Model year

2000 Audi A6

Wagon, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 2, 2000 to May 21, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year4420k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1489.9 times the median 2000 wagon
Severity index8.82000 wagons average 9.6
First 24 months26Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2000 Audi A6 peaked in 2000, with 17 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0510152020001720032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

24% of complaints about the 2000 Audi A6 name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
36
Brakes
29
Fuel system
23
Engine and cooling
21
Tires
14
Suspension
12
Steering
11
Airbags
8
Powertrain
8
Speed control
5
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2000 Audi A6

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2000 Audi A6
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-056Jan 31, 2020Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crashAirbags106,857Part replacement
06V-198Jun 5, 2006On certain passenger vehicles equipped with halogen low beam headlights, certain connector pins in the headlight switch connector come into…Electrical system70,512Repair or modification
04V-133Mar 18, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the…Electrical system172,866Part replacement
01V-157May 3, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehiclesFuel system70,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2000 Audi A6

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

148 complaints on file, page 1 of 8.

  1. Filed May 21, 2022Failure May 19, 2022Moreno Valley, CAFuel/propulsion system

    Gas is pouring out from the top of the gas tank

    NHTSA complaint 11465549
  2. Filed Jul 17, 2017Failure Jul 17, 2017135,222 milesSuperior, COFuel/propulsion system

    EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF LEAKING GAS. NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE BUT FEEL THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK.

    NHTSA complaint 11005938
  3. Filed Jun 15, 2016Failure Jun 10, 2016Vineland, NJElectrical systemFire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES ENTERING THE VENTS, WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING, A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE DASHBOARD AND SMOKE CONSUMED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND A FIRE INSPECTOR EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V198000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND PARKED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 10874383
  4. Filed Apr 1, 2016Failure Mar 29, 2016125,549 milesSAN TAN Valley, AZFuel/propulsion system

    THE FIRST TIME THIS CAR HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANYTHING LEAKING WAS A COUPLE DAYS AGO WHEN WE WOKE UP IN MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT TO HOUSE AND GARAGE SMELLING LIKE GAS. ON DRIVER'S SIDE REAR BY PASSENGER DOOR THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK LOOKED LIKE OIL BUT SMELLED OF GAS AND UNDERNEATH CAR YOU CAN SEE WEAR A SMALL CRACK IS AT IN FUEL SYSTEM. I SEE MANY RECALLS FOR SAME THING FOR DIFFERENT YEARS AND COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND YEAR. NO RECALL NOTICES WAS EVER RECEIVED BY MYSELF OR PREVIOUS TWO OWNERS WHO WAS FRIENDS OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED. I AM UPSET BECAUSE NOW IT WON'T BE FIXED UNDER RECALL BECAUSE IT'S BEEN SO LONG HOWEVER THERE WAS NO CLOSE DATE ON REPORTS IT SHOWS SEVERAL THOUSAND CARS NEVER GOT THE REPAIR AND WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NOT ONLY CAN START CAR ON FIRE BUT HOUSE ON FIRE IF PARKED IN GARAGE. NOW I AM SUPPOSE TO PAY FOR THE COST ON SOMETHING THAT WAS NOT PUT TOGETHER CORRECTLY AND IS A SAFETY HAZZARD BECAUSE I WAS NOT WARNED ABOUT IT BY MAIL OR WHEN CAR WAS SERVICED AND NEVER HAD TROUBLE TILL NOW AND THERE ARE TONS OF CUSTOMERS YOU ARE NOT HELPING WITH SAME PROBLEM YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. IF THIS RESULTS IN DEATH THAN IT WILL BECOME A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM ON YOUR HAND FOR NOT FIXING A RECALL THAT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BE PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL YEARS OF AUDI'S AND NOT ALL AUDI OWNERS WAS REACH OR REPAIRS DONE AND NOW WHEN WE ARE FINDING OUT WE ARE BEING TURNED AWAY. IF THIS WAS NOT SOMETHING HAZARDOUS OR LIFE THREATENING THAT'S ONE THING BUT SOMETHING SO DANGEROUS THAT CAN TAKE A LIFE YOU SHOULD MAKE SURE EVERY RECALL THAT IS SAFETY RELATED AND HAZARDOUS FIX REGARDLESS OF WHEN NOTICE IF FOUND. I AM EXPECTING THE RECALLS FOR ALL FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS ON ALL AUDI BE FIXED WHEN CUSTOMERS CALL TO INQUIRE AND NOT BE TURNED AWAY AFTER WE ARE SENT TO DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT.

    NHTSA complaint 10852911
  5. Filed Oct 12, 2015Failure Jul 1, 2015Arab, ALElectrical system, Steering, Suspension

    FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR .....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO ......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS ARE NO GOOD......

    NHTSA complaint 10781459
  6. Filed Jan 7, 2015Failure Jan 7, 2015141,590 milesLoveland, OHFuel system, Gasoline

    HELLO! TODAY I WAS AT THE SAMS CLUB GAS STATION TO FILL UP MY VEHICLE, 2000 AUDI A6 WITH THE 4.2 ENGINE. WHEN I FINISHED, I WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER SIDE, WHERE IVE SEEN A HUGE AMOUNT OF GAS ON THE GROUND. THE FUEL WAS LEAKING REALLY BAD FROM MY CAR. THE SAM'S CLUB EVEN CALLED THE FIRED DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE THERE TOO. IT LEAKED OUT A LOT COUPLE GALLONS FROM MY VEHICLE. THANKS GOD THE GAS STATION HAD A SMALL INCLINE SO I COULD NOTICE IT RIGHT BEFORE I WOULD DRIVE AWAY. JUST THINKING THAT I WOULD DRIVE AWAY AND SOMETHING SERIOUS WOULD HAPPEN IT SCARES ME. AS I UNDERSTAND A LOT OF AUDIS ARE RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. MINE IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MINE UNDER THE RECALL TOO? PLEASE HELP ME. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10670841
  7. Filed Mar 20, 2014Failure Mar 17, 2014135,400 milesBelleville, MIFuel system, Gasoline

    AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, GAS BEGAN LEAKING AS A STEADY STREAM FROM LEFT FRONT SIDE OF GAS TANK, NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S WHEEL WELL. OWNER CONTACTED AUDI DEALERSHIP AND AUDI OF AMERICA. OWNER PAID FOR DEALER INSPECTION TO DIAGNOSE LEAKING GAS ISSUE. DEALER STATED THE TANK WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AUDI OF AMERICA CONTACTED OWNER ON 3/20/2014 AND STATED THE SERVICE MANAGER OF AUDI OF ANN ARBOR, MI HAD DECIDED THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR DUE TO VEHICLE "MILEAGE AND AGE." AUDI OF AMERICA STATED SINCE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF RECALL RANGE (2001-2005 MY), THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS. INDEPENDENT OWNER RESEARCH SHOWS MULTIPLE LEAKING GAS TANK ISSUES (BROKEN ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE) WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND MATCHING PART NUMBERS BETWEEN 2001-2005 MY GAS TANKS AND 2000 MY GAS TANK. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10573837
  8. Filed Aug 20, 2013Failure Mar 1, 200678,025 milesMedia, PAFuel system, Gasoline

    FIRST INCIDENT MARCH 2006 LEAKY GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED, COST TO US $2,249.27, AUDI DENIED RESPONSIBILITY. REQUESTED AUDI TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO AUTHORITIES. SECOND INCIDENT, 7/30/13 (MILEAGE 163,016): VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE MECHANIC REMOVED REAR SEAT AND FOUND FUEL STAINING ALL AROUND THE SENDING UNIT. FUEL TANK MUST AGAIN BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE OUR THIRD TANK COUNTING THE ORIGINAL ONE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. IN 2008 AUDI ISSUED SAFETY RECALL CIRCULAR CODE: 2OL8/JY REVISED IN JANUARY 2009. MY FIRST FUEL TANK FAILURE OCCURRED 2 YEARS BEFORE THE RECALL. THE AUDI RECALL COVERS MODEL YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2005. MY CAR IS 2000 WITH THE SAME DEFECT AS IN LATER MODELS. 2000 MODEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT AUDI DID NOT KNOW THAT THE IDENTICAL SAFETY DEFECT WAS IN THE 2000 MODEL. THE 2006 FUEL TANK AND PARTS WERE PURCHASED NEW FROM AUDI AND SHOULD BE THE NEWER DESIGN FUEL TANK (IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY REDESIGN BY THEN). ALSO, AS A 2006 FUEL TANK, REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE 2008 RECALL. AUDI DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED ITS DESIGN FAILURE, AND WAS NOT EXPLICIT ABOUT THE PROBLEM DETAILS AND THE FIX FOR THE FUEL TANK SAFETY PROBLEM UNTIL THE 2008 RECALL. USING A COPY OF THE 2008 RECALL NOTICE I TELEPHONED CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT AUDI OF AMERICA IN ROCHESTER HILLS, MI (1-800-253-2834). AUDI ASSIGNED ME A CASE NO. #130535300, AND TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO AN AUDI DEALER. SINCE THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE IT WAS TOWED TO A DEALER ON 8/9/13. I HAVE SPENT $871.25 AT MY MECHANIC'S TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND TO TOW THE CAR TO AUDI. ON 8/19/13 THE AUDI DEALER CALLED TO STATE THAT AUDI WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL TANK. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WITH SAME ADDRESS AND CAR REGISTRATION, YET NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING A MOLOTOV COCKTAIL.

    NHTSA complaint 10536289
  9. Filed Mar 18, 2013Failure Feb 22, 2013169,000 milesCincinnati, OHFuel/propulsion system

    LAST MONTH I FILLED UP MY TANK & AFTER DOING SO HAD A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS IN THE CABIN. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THAT I HAVE A BROKEN ROLLOVER VALVE. TO REPLACE THE TANK COSTS $2500. THIS IS POTENTIALLY A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE GIVEN LEAKING GAS! AFTER RESEARCH I FOUND THERE IS A RECALL TO REINFORCE THE VALVE WITH EPOXY. UNFORTUNATELY THE RECALL IS FOR 2001-2004 MODELS & MINE IS A 2000. THE ISSUE ON MY 2000 IS THE EXACT SAME TANK/VALVE. I NEXT CONTACTED AUDI CUSTOMER SERVICE TO GET A CASE # HOPING THEY'D TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THEY CREATED THE CASE BUT TOLD ME UNTIL THE ISSUE IS VERIFIED BY AN AUDI DEALER THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. DOING SO WOULD COME WITH NO GUARANTEES. I CALLED THE DEALER & THEY SAID THE COST OF A DIAGNOSTIC IS $109. SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO VALIDATE THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC?S ANALYSIS. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED TODAY & CONFIRMED THE ISSUE FROM THE INDEPENDENT. COST TO PATCH IS $452+TAX (RATHER THAN COMPLETELY REPLACE THE TANK FOR $2500). THIS IS THE SAME RESOLUTION AS THE RECALL WHICH IS TO EPOXY THE VALVE. THEY TOLD ME TO EXPECT A CALL FROM AOA AS THEY JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THEM & AOA WOULD NOT BE PAYING FOR THE FIX (WHICH AGAIN IS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL RESOLUTION). AOA CALLED & SAID THE MAIN REASON FOR NOT PAYING WAS THAT THE CAR HAS 169K MILES & A SECONDARY REASON THAT I HAD STOPPED TAKING IT TO THE AUDI DEALERSHIP. WHY SHOULD MILEAGE MATTER ON A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE? IF MY CAR WAS A 2001 WITH 300K MILES WOULD THEY NOT HAVE SENT THE RECALL NOTICE? REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FAULT THAT AUDI HAS ACKNOWLEDGED. MY 2000 HAS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE TO A T THAT THEY ARE ADDRESSING WITH THE 2001-2004 MODELS. I BELIEVE THAT SINCE AUDI HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS, THAT IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE & IT?S EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE 2001-2004 MODELS THAT THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10503498
  10. Filed Feb 28, 2013Failure Feb 22, 2013164,760 milesSalt Lake City, UTElectrical system, Steering

    WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10500719
  11. Filed Nov 27, 2012Failure Oct 17, 201295,000 milesMiddle Village, NYFuel/propulsion system

    STRONG FUEL FUMES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE CAR'S CABIN WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE BOTH ON AND OFF. UPON INSPECTION BY AN AUTOMOTIVE TECH, FUEL IS DRIPPING FROM THE FUEL TANK AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE UNDER THE REAR SEATS. FUEL WILL CONTINUE TO DRIP OUT UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS AT ABOUT 1/2 FULL. THE REAR SEAT BENCH WAS REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS TO PART OF THE FUEL TANK AND THERE IS VISIBLE WET SPOTS FROM FUEL SPILLING OUT THE TANK. THE TECH FOUND A HOSE THAT CONNECTS TO A PLASTIC VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK. THE PLASTIC VALVE IS CRACKED AND IS LEAKING FUEL. THERE IS A RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FOR THE VEHICLES MADE IN 2001 AND NEWER BUT NOT 2000. THE 2000 A6 IS IDENTICAL TO THE 2001 A6, WHY ISN'T A 2000 COVERED IN THIS RECALL? PLEASE AMEND THE RECALL TO COVER 2000 A6 CARS. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10486258
  12. Filed Oct 5, 2012Failure Oct 1, 2012Orlando, FLElectrical systemFire

    DRIVERS SIDE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, IT THEN IGNITED CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DRIVERS SIDE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10478698
  13. Filed Sep 1, 2012Failure Sep 1, 2012159,000 milesAndover, MNFuel/propulsion system

    HI AUDI REFUSES TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MY CAR IS 2000 MODEL , BUT IT HAS 6 IN THE VIN AS FOR RECALL REQUIREMENTS IN RECALL YUP GUYS ISSUED , I THINK 2000 MODELS SHOULD BE INCLUDED ALSO AS I HAVE SAME PROBLEM AS FOR RECALL FOR 2001 MODELS ALSO AS SAID BEFORE HAVE THAT 6 IN MY VIN NUMBER . CAN YOU PLEASE GUYS REVIEW THIS PROBLEM , AS 2000 MODELS SHOULD BE COVERED . IF THAT MODEL HAS A 6 IN ITS DESIGNATION, YOU MIGHT WANT TO HAVE A LOOK AT ITS VALVE... NIPPLES, BECAUSE THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) SAYS THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEM. SILLY JOKES ASIDE, THE SAFETY ORGANIZATION HAS JUST RELEASED A RECALL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR S6 AND 2003 MODEL YEAR RS6 VEHICLES, ALL EQUIPPED WITH 4.2-LITER V8 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19TH, 2001, UNTIL JUNE 8TH, 2004. A TOTAL OF 5,992 AUDIS BEARING THE NUMBER 6 IN THEIR TITLE ARE AFFECTED AND WILL BE RECALLED IN THE STATES OVER A POTENTIAL PROBLEM DESCRIBED AS THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ?THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE,? THE OFFICIAL NHTSA PRESS RELEASE READS. AS A RESULT, A FUEL LEAK MAY HAPPEN ACCORDING TO AUDI, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS NEARBY. IT?S NICE TO KNOW THAT THE GERMAN CARMAKERS MAKE MISTAKES TOO - IT LETS US NOW THAT THEY ARE HUMAN AS WELL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. TO FIX THE PROBLEM, DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE NIPPLE CRACK. IT'S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU LEAVE YOUR CRACKED NIPPLES TO BE INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND NOT DO IT YOURSELF. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10473267
  14. Filed Apr 20, 2012Failure Jul 2, 2007Fairfield, PAInstrument cluster/panel

    THE CENTER INSTUMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN IN AND OUT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. SOME DAYS, WHEN THE PLANETS ALIGN CORRECTLY, THE DISPLAY WILL BE MOSTLY VISIBLE. ON MOST DAYS, HOWEVER, MOST PIXELS ARE NOT VISIBLE, SOME ARE FADED, AND CERTAIN CRITICAL WARNINGS CANNOT BE SEEN...YOU CAN HEAR THE BEEPING, BUT HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IS FAILING! IF THIS WERE A PLUG AND PLAY PART I WOULD HAVE REPLACED IT BY NOW...BUT THE WHOLE THOUGHT OF HAVING TO SOLDER THE LCD IN DISCOURAGES A FIX. THIS IS AN INHERENT ISSUE WITH THE C5 LINE...CANNOT BELIEVE AUDI HAS NEVER RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE! CLEARLY THIS IS A PROBLEM. *JS

    NHTSA complaint 10455844
  15. Filed Mar 19, 2012Failure Mar 6, 2012Akron, OHInstrument cluster/panel

    THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS GONE OUT AND THERE IS NO WAY TO READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES THAT COME ACROSS IT. I.E. LOW FUEL, TEMP OR COOLANT OR ENGINE, BRAKE PROBLEMS, WASHER FLUID .... I FEEL SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THIS PART!! *JS

    NHTSA complaint 10452286
  16. Filed Feb 22, 2012Failure Dec 20, 2011203,463 milesBoulder Creek, CAElectrical systemFire

    OUR AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO AUDI RECTOR ON 12/20/11 DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. AUDI RECTOR REPAIRED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND A TRANSMISSION LEAK. THEY SAID THE SMELL WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION LEAK AND WOULD DISSIPATE. ON THE TRIP HOME FROM AUDI RECTOR ON 12/23/11, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE STARTING INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR VENT AND BURNED. IT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10448947
  17. Filed Oct 28, 2011Failure Oct 28, 2011136,131 milesWhite Plains, NYFuel system, Tank assembly, Gasoline

    FUEL VAPOR DETECTED IN CABIN. GASOLINE DETECTED ON FLOOR SURFACE UNDER DRIVER SIDE REAR PASSENGER LOCATION. ALSO OBSERVE FUEL DRIPPING FROM DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE. ADDENDUM REQUESTED TO INCLUDE YEAR 2000 A6 AUDI C5 CAR YEAR IS 04/2000 A6 QUATTRO C5. SEE; RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V157000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08008. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10433111
  18. Filed Sep 16, 2011Failure Sep 2, 2011Merrillville, INService brakes, Hydraulic

    THE CAR HAD THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DISPLAY (BRAKE LIGHT IF FLASHING), CAUSING THE CAR TO SOMETIMES NOT STOP PROPERLY. CHECKED OUT TO BE ABS MODULE FAILURE. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 10425696
  19. Filed May 18, 2011Failure Oct 15, 201094,326 milesPueblo, COFuel system, Gasoline

    FUEL TANK ROLLOVER NIPPLE CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CAUSING A MAJOR FIRE RISK, LEAVING ME TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED. AUDI HAS RECALLED 2001 AND UP CARS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT LEFT OUT MY MODEL YEAR, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME TANK. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10401509
  20. Filed Apr 12, 2011Failure Apr 7, 2011122,353 milesHudson, NYService brakes, Electric

    ABS MODULE FAILURE. BLINKING ABS LIGHT AND FLASHING DASH BRAKE LIGHT INDICATING FAILURE. IT APPARENTLY IS NOT UNCOMMON ON 1998-2002 AUDI VEHICLES, A4 & A6 MODELS ALIKE. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10395590
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • RQ06003 Recall query, Electrical system
    DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE
    Opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jul 20, 2006 · led to a recall
  • EA03025 Engineering analysis, Electrical system
    DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE
    Opened Nov 25, 2003, closed May 7, 2004 · led to a recall
  • PE03035 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
    DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD FIRE
    Opened Jul 25, 2003, closed Nov 25, 2003
  • PE02008 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
    BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET
    Opened Jan 23, 2002, closed Jul 12, 2002
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

99 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • A6-S6-A Jan 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Delivery Guidelines.
  • A6-S6 Jan 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Delivery Guidelines.
  • 44134620103345 Dec 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 44145520103346 Oct 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tightening wheel bolts
  • 1712322018550 Aug 30, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
  • Update91i8 May 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
  • AUD4927ENG Jul 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
  • A0023742052680_4 Oct 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
  • Edition42 Jul 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition53 Sep 16, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Audi Elsa Newsletter
  • Edition92 Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
  • Edition89 Jun 9, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 37143120130025 Jun 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ATF pan leaks
  • 37143020036586 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 01130920147538 Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
  • 00147020392061 Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
  • 1335201004313 Jan 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
  • 134120253033 Jun 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
  • 133520253032 Apr 25, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
  • 131020182884 Sep 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipe…
  • 37 13 07 2033658 May 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
  • 37 14 31 2013002 Jun 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
  • 37 14 30 2003658 May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Co…
  • 37 13 07 2033658 May 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introd…
  • A0021482021205_6 Jun 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
  • A0020362002047_1 Apr 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
  • AWC 19-05 Aug 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
  • AWC 19-04 Jul 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2…
  • A0019212052680_1 Jun 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 199…
  • SM 44-2017 EN Jun 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  • A1915612025303-5 Jul 7, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has be…
  • A171782 2010043- May 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
  • ATE-17-05 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based supp…
  • A571738 2017082- Mar 23, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
  • A441662 2010334- Oct 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
  • A941791 2012749- Jul 31, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
  • Accessories Oper Dec 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
  • A001470 2039206- Dec 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. Audi of America has started to host its TSB videos outside of ElsaPro. Doing s…
  • A441455 2010334- Oct 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
  • 2013_06_ATU Audi Aug 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
  • A571382 2017082- Feb 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote cont…
  • A001348 2002047- Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
  • A191335 2025303- Mar 25, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) ha…
  • A571385 2017082- Mar 4, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote con…
  • A191562 2025303- Sep 8, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has bee…
  • A451510 2042048- Oct 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. ABS and/or brake lamp(s) will be i…
  • A201559 2011703- Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be …
  • A001578 2021205- Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
  • A011309 2014753- Jun 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking t…
  • A191341 2025303- Jun 20, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has b…
  • A171232 2018550- Oct 12, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engine…
  • A941292 2012749- Oct 24, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp …
  • A001467 2002047- Jul 31, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
  • A371430 2003658- May 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). N…
  • A371431 2013002- Jun 3, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.
  • A191450 2025303- Jun 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has be…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.