How many problems does the 2000 AUDI A6 have?

The 2000 AUDI A6 currently has 153 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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The most common problems reported for the 2000 AUDI A6 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

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2000 AUDI A6 Problems

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

24 complaints

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.

Jun 15, 2016

Fire: 1

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

Oct 05, 2012

Fire: 1

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

Apr 20, 2012

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

Mar 19, 2012

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

Feb 22, 2012

Fire: 1

+ 19 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

21 complaints

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

Sep 16, 2011

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. AUDI SAYS MY CAR IS TOO FAR OUT OF WARRANTY (2000 W/ 77,000 MI). THEY WON'T COVER ANY COSTS. *TR

Jun 17, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDIT A6. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. HE DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE SPECIFIC FAILURES RELATED TO HIS VEHICLE. CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL FAILURES HE VIEWED ON THE INTERNET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

Aug 19, 2009

2000 AUDI A-6 QUATTRO 2.8 L; ABS MODULE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENNCE ON THESE VEHICLES AS I'VE SEEN NUMEROUS PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT IT ON THE AUDI FORUM. *TR

Feb 16, 2009

FAULTY ABS SYSTEM IN AUDI A6 2000 MODEL. *TR

Oct 01, 2008

+ 16 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

12 complaints

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

Jan 07, 2015

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

Mar 20, 2014

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.

Aug 20, 2013

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

Oct 28, 2011

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

May 18, 2011

+ 7 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

12 complaints

2000 AUDI A6 4.2L V8 QUATTRO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE PLASTIC COOLANT PIPE BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER HOUSING AND THE ENGINE BLOCK FAILS CAUSING POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC COOLANT LOSS, OVERHEATED ENGINE AND POTENTIAL FIRE. *TR THE PLASTIC PIPE HARDENS/CRUMBLES WITH AGE, APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS AND 135K MILES. I REPLACED THE PIPE...IT TAKES ABOUT 10 MANHOURS. THE REPLACEMENT AUDI PART IS MAYBE $20 BUT IT IS STILL PLASTIC. I REPLACED IT WITH A BILLET ALUMINUM PART WITH DOUBLE O-RINGS. DEALER WANTED $2900.00 TO REPAIR!! I UNDERSTAND THIS PART IS ON EVERY 4.2L V8 ON BOTH A6 AND A8 CARS FROM 1998 TO CURRENT 2010.

Jul 09, 2010

I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY AUDI 2000 A6 2.7 TURBO EMISSIONS SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AT 90,000 AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AUDI'S CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. WHY DO THEY ONLY LAST 80,000 TO 90,000 MILES? THEN WE HAVE TO PAY $3,000.00 TO FIX IT TO PASS THE CALIFORNIA SMOG TESTS? THAT IS NOT FAIR. *TR

May 26, 2010

A STRANGE NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A 2000 A6 AUDI BEGAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. THE NOISE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER. I THEN SUSPECTED A WATER PUMP MALFUNCTION WAS FORTHCOMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUDI DEALER FOR EVALUATION. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND RECOMMENDED A REPLACEMENT. MOST PEOPLE WOULD NOT HAVE RECOGNIZED THIS NOISE AND AN ON ROAD ACCIDENT COULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE ON A FREEWAY WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE OVERHEATED AND SEIZED. SINCE THERE WAS ONLY 31500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OCCURRED AT ALL. EITHER THE PUMP SHAFT WAS BENT BY AN OVER TIGHTENED BELT OR THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE AT MANUFACTURING POINT. (THE BELT HAS NEVER BEEN ADJUSTED AFTER PURCHASE). *JB

Sep 12, 2006

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE FOR THE LIGHT INDICATED A FAILED CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD FAILED, THIS WAS AT 78K MILES THE DEALER SAID THAT IT MUST FAIL AGAIN BEFORE 80K MILE TO BE COVER UNDER WARRANTY. IT FAILED AGAIN AT 87K MILE AND NOW THE DEALER WON'T REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY. *NM

Feb 25, 2006

AT 61,000 MILES TURBO CHARGER SHAFT SHATTERED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, IMMEDIATE LOSS OF OIL THROUGHOUT ENGINE AND EXHAUST, LOSS OF DRIVABILITY AND SERIOUS FIRE POTENTIAL. *JB

Feb 03, 2005

+ 7 more complaints for this component

TIRES

12 complaints

ALL FOUR OF MY CONTINENTAL 205/55-16 TOURING CONTACTS TIRES HAVE LARGE SIMILAR BULGES IN THE SIDEWALL TIRES ARE OBVIOUSLY FLAWED AND NEED REPLACEMENT I WANT CONTINENTAL TO KNOW THIS A SERIOUS AND RECURRING PROBLEM THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT. *NM

Apr 08, 2006

TIRE FAILURE; PIRELLI P6000 TIRES 255/40/17/ZR; FOUR FAILURES IN 3 YEARS; THE INSIDE WALL SPLITS CAUSING A FLAT; IN THE LATEST, THE INSIDE WALL IS SO SEVERELY CRACKED, THAT THE RUBBER IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE TIRE; TIRES ARE 10 MONTHS OLD, LESS THAN 15,000 MILES; MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 17, 2004

TWO SEPARATE TIRE FAILURES FROM SAME BRAND/TYPE OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES, FIRST: JANUARY 22, 2003, SECOND: APRIL 28, 2003 BOTH WERE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS. THE FIRST, ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IN JANUARY 2001, DID NOT POSE A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE. HOWEVER, THE 2ND, ONLY THREE MONTHS AFTER THE FIRST, OCCURRED ON A DIFFERENT WHEEL (RIGHT REAR) AT 60 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A CONGESTED PORTION OF I-95 NEAR MILFORD, CT. THE LATTER CLEARLY POSED A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD TO US, AND TO ALL OTHER VEHICLES ON THIS HEAVILY-TRAFFICKED INTERSTATE. I DID NOT REPORT THE FIRST BLOWOUT, BELIEVING THAT PERHAPS I HAD HIT SOMETHING ON THE ROAD. BUT THE SECOND BLOWOUT OF SAME BRAND/VINTAGE TIRE, THIS TIME ON REAR RIGHT SIDE, INDICATES A LIKELY SAFETY DEFECT IN THIS EXPENSIVE MICHELIN TIRE. *NLM

May 08, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE 25540ZR17 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#.*AK

Aug 01, 2002

VIBRATION OR CHUCKLE FELT BETWEEN 45MPH AND 75MPH IN FLOOR NEAR THROTTLE AND IN SEAT OF PASS, ALSO FELT WHEN CLIMBING /DECLINING ON HIGHWAY,AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STARTED AT DAY ONE OF BUYING THIS $52,000 VEHICLE. 12 VISITS TO DEALER FOR SAME REPAIR,10 TIRES REPLACED AND OTHER PARTS.. AUDI NO HELP!*AK

Sep 18, 2001

+ 7 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 complaints

Gas is pouring out from the top of the gas tank

May 21, 2022

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.

Jul 17, 2017

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.

Apr 01, 2016

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

Mar 18, 2013

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

Nov 27, 2012

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SUSPENSION

6 complaints

DT: THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 2000 AUDI A6 IN AUGUST 2003. THE VEHICLE HAD 93,000 MILES ON IT WHEN PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE WEATHER OR NOT THE 90,000 MILES SERVICE WAS COMPLETED BECAUSE HE WAS NOT SUPPLIED WITH SERVICE RECORDS BY AUDI. A LOCAL DEALER COMPLETED THIS WORK SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED. LATER, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF WEAR ON THE CONTROL ARMS. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED IN JULY 2004. THE CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP OR AUDI SPECIALIST, NOT THE DEALER. WITHIN A MONTH OF THE REPLACEMENT THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CONTROL ARMS. CONTACTED AUDI, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT THE REPAIR INVOICE TO AUDI. NO ONE WAS CONTACTED FOR FOUR MONTHS. WHEN THE CONTACT FURTHER INQUIRED, HE WAS TOLD THE APPLICATION WAS DENIED BECAUSE AUDI CLAIMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO CONTACT HIM BY PHONE. THE REIMBURSEMENT WAS REFUSED BECAUSE THEY VEHICLE SERVICE RECORDS WERE NOT INCLUDED. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY AN AUDI LEASE VEHICLE AND THE RECORDS SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE THROUGH AUDI WHERE THE CONTACT PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TROUGH A BROKER. *AK

Sep 12, 2005

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Sep 23, 2004

2000,AUDI A6 , 2.7 , FRONT SUSPENSION PIECES NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR AFTER 25000 MILES .SYMPTOMS ARE CRUNCHING NOISE WHILE STOPPING OR STARTING SLOWLY. 8AK

Aug 25, 2003

ONE YEAR OLD TIRES CUPPING, RESULTING IN HEAVY WEAR, NOISE & VIBRATION. CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OR SUSPENSION WEAR. DEALER HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH CORRECTION.*AK (TIRESIZE: P20555R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P20555R16 )

Nov 01, 2000

THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, CONSUMER WAS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING A SERVICE CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING

6 complaints

TIE ROD END FAILURE. 2000 AUDI A6; 52,000 MILES. TIE ROD ENDS WERE PART OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR 1998 AND 1999 MODEL YEARS (2000 WAS NOT INCLUDED), THE PART IS / WAS REPORTEDLY CORRECTED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. ONCE COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE 4/30/2004 AUDI NO LONGER CONSIDERS THIS A DEFECTIVE PART; NOW STATING THAT THIS IS "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR". COMMENT- A SEARCH OF AUDI RELATED INTERNET FORUMS FIND MANY, MANY OWNERS STATING THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE COMPONENT, RELATED TO SEPARATION OF THE RUBBER BOOT WHEREAS THE JOINT LUBRICANT IS CONTAMINATED AND RAPID WEAR IS EXPERIENCED. REPAIR COST, AS QUOTED BY DEALER, IS JUST UNDER $400. *AK

Aug 08, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK

Mar 17, 2004

TIE ROD ENDS WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOOT COVERS RESULT IN STEERING WHEEL WOBBLE AND STEERING DIFFICULTY. *LA

Jan 24, 2004

BROKEN TIE RODS AT 40,000 MILES. *AK

Sep 06, 2003

I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING TO AUDI SERVICE ABOUT A NOISE IN THE STEERING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THEM IN MAY OF 2002. 43,769 MILES. I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM FOUND. I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN IN JUNE OF 2002. 48,743. NO PROBLEM FOUND. IN JAN. 2003 I BROUGHT THIS TO THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE RODS. I WAS TOLD AT THIS POINT DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON MY CAR I HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. IN DOING FURTHER RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED THE 1999 AUDI A6 HAD A RECALL FOR TIE RODS. I FEEL THIS MATTER OF THE TIE RODS FOR THE 2000 A6 AUDI SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *JB

Mar 20, 2003

+ 1 more complaint for this component

AIR BAGS

5 complaints

THE "AIRBAG MODULES", MANUFACTURED BY BOSCH, IN MANY MODELS OF AUDI AUTOMOBILES APPEAR TO BE FAILING, INEXPLICABLY. THESE MODULES ACT AS THE CENTRAL "BRAIN" FOR A CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM AND IF THEY FAIL THE CAR'S AIRBAG SYSTEM IS RENDERED USELESS. IN MY CASE, MY MODULE FAILED INEXPLICABLY AND MUST BE REPLACED ($1000), HAVING NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION OR HAD AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. AUDI AND BOSCH HAVE BEEN UNHELPFUL, GIVEN THAT MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HOWEVER, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT GIVEN THE CRITICAL NATURE OF A CAR'S SAFETY SYSTEM, AND THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF TAMPERING WITH A COMPUTER MODULE HIDDEN DEEP IN THE RECESSES OF THE CAR, THE MANUFACTURERS SHOULD BE MORE PROACTIVE IN ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. A SIMPLE INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS MAY BE A PERVASIVE PROBLEM, AND IT IS SCARY TO THINK OF HOW MANY CARS ARE OPERATING WITH "FAILED" SAFETY SYSTEMS! *TR

Jul 28, 2008

MY 2000 AUDI A6 2.7T, WITH 58099 MILES, WAS PARKED IN COVERED BUT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PARKING LOT FOR THREE DAYS AT APPROXIMATELY OF. WHEN I RETURNED FROM TRAVEL AND STARTED THE CAR, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE REPAIR FACILITY DISCOVERED THAT A SENSOR HAD SHORTED AND DESTROYED THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT. WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT NOTIFIED ME OF THE FAILURE, IT DOES NOT SEEM REASONABLE THAT THE AIRBAG CONTROL SHOULD FAIL UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. *JB

Mar 02, 2007

DURING A COLD SNAP, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING. THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER WAS QUERIED FOR A FAULT CODE, AND THE CODE 65535, INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE MEMORY ERROR, WAS RETURNED. THE FACTORY MANUAL WAS CONSULTED AND THE REMEDY OFFERED WAS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTROLLER, WITH THE INSTRUCTION THAT THE CONTROLLER COULD NOT BE RESET USING THE SCAN TOOL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR THE PART, APPROXIMATELY $900, AND IT WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. TOTAL COST (FROM A POSTING ON AUDI WORLD WEB SITE) FOR REPAIR APPROXIMATELY $1500. OF CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT ON THE AUDI WORLD WEB SITE, VERY HEAVILY TILTED TOWARD DIY OWNERS, I SEARCHED FOR THE 65535 FAULT CODE AND IT RETURNED 229 CASES WHERE THEY SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED THE CODE, I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MORE MENTIONED THE PROBLEM WITHOUT MENTIONING THE CODE. I DID NOT LOOK AT ALL OF THEM, BUT, MANY DESCRIBED THE SAME COLD WEATHER COINCIDENCE WITH THE PROBLEM. IF THE PROBLEM IS A FAULTY CONTROLLER WHERE COLD INDUCES THE FAULT, EVERY VW PRODUCT, THAT SPENDS ANY TIME IN THE COLD, WITH THAT CONTROL, OR A VARIANT WITH THE SAME FLAW, R IS AT RISK. SEE MY EMAIL FOR THE REST OF THIS. YOUR SYSTEM WOULD NOT LET ME SEND IT AND WHEN I CALLED THEY COULD ONLY OFFER THAT I SEND AN EMAIL. *NM

Feb 22, 2007

VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACIDENT. AIR BAG LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. TESTS BY AUDI DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SHOW AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. INDEPENTED REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AT COST OF $879.50 PLUS 6% TAX. *JB

Jan 17, 2005

WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY A TRUCK, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.*JB (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).

Aug 07, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HAS A PERSISTANT AND ODD ODOR CONSTANTLY. IT IS NOT A MOISTURE OR MOLD SMELL NOR AN OIL OR GAS SMELL. ALMOST AS IF FROM THE UPHOLSTERY. ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE DISALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN LEATHERS PUT ON THE AUDI CARS IN GERMANY IN 2000 AND BEFORE AND DISALLOWED AFTER THAT? *JB

Aug 22, 2004

OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR COMES ON FREQUENTLY. REPORTED 3 TIMES, NOT YET FIXED. *AK

Dec 21, 2000

MY CAR WAS SERVICE FOR THE TRIP FROM SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY TO HILTON HEAD,SC. TWO DAYS AFTER I HAD MADE THIS 1000 MILE TRIP THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. MY CAR WAS RUNNING FINE AND I STOPPED FOR GAS. WHEN I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION ONTO VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. *AK

Apr 20, 2000

THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FATAL FAILURE, BUT PARTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Mar 17, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Mar 02, 2000

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND HAVE HARD SHIFTING CAUSING THE VEHICAL TO STALL. PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR

Nov 13, 2002

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OFFICIALLY THAT IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE PART AT SPEED AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED.*AK

Aug 07, 2001

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OFFICIALLY THAT IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE PART AT SPEED AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED.*AK

Aug 07, 2001

THE TORSEN PART(S) IN THE AWD SYSTEM ARE DEFECTIVE THUS CAUSING A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 40-80MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN VARY FROM SIGNIFICANT TO SLIGHT DEPENDING ON AMBIENT TEMP, VEHICLE/PART TEMP, SPEED, ACCELERATION PROFILE, AND LENGTH OF TIME AT CRUISE. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OFFICIALLY THAT IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE PART AT SPEED AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED.*AK

Aug 07, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

3 complaints

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

Apr 12, 2011

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE ABS BRAKES TO ONLY WORK WHEN THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT IS OFF. I HAVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH ONLINE REGARDING THIS AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH AUDI'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 1996 AND 2001. *TR

Mar 15, 2010

ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED ON MY 2000 AUDI A6. FROM AN INTERNET SEARCH THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ALMOST TAKEN FOR GRANTED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ITEM, I.E.; IT HAPPENS TO ALMOST EVERY VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE ITEM TO REPLACE (500-1300 DOLLARS INCLUDING LABOR). THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS, FORUMS, BLOGS DEDICATED TO THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE. I BELIEVE A RECALL IS WARRANTED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. THANK YOU. *TR

Feb 05, 2009

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAY DOESN'T WORK, AND I CAN'T SEE VITAL SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS FAILURES OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR PARTS, ALSO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS A FLUID TYPE SUBSTANCE THAT CLOUDS THE VIEWING AREA AND IT MAY LEAK THIS FLUID ONTO THE ELECTRONICS BELOW. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH OF THESE ITEMS AND I HAVE THEM BOTH. *TR

Oct 02, 2008

THE RADIO CHANGES STATIONS WHEN THE CAR IS FIRST STARTED IN THE MORNING. *MJS

Oct 19, 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE CONNECTION FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMELL OF GASOLINE FUMES. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS PLASTIC AND WOULD EVENTUALLY FAIL. THE MECHANIC STATED THE ONLY WAY THE COULD BE REPLACED WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT HAD A PATCH PUT ON THE CONNECTION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,827 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,700. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED THE REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR

Jul 31, 2007

GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED, PREVENTING OWNER FROM IDENTIFYING WHAT THE CORRECT FUEL READING WAS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. RECALL NUMBER 00V137000, CONSUMER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK *ML

Jun 22, 2000

STEERING,SUSPENSION

2 complaints

FAILURE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD AND CONTROL ARM IN A 2000 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. SEVERE WOBBLE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AND VEHICLE IN THE DITCH. *NM

Feb 14, 2006

PREMATURE FAILURE OF BOTH TIE ROD ENDS AND ALL UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN FRONT SUSPENSION, RESULTING IN LOOSE STEERING, DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING LANE POSITION, AND VIBRATION IN STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING. ALL TIE ROD ENDS AND FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARMS (4) REQUIRED REPLACEMENT; IF LEFT NOT REPLACED, POTENTIAL FOR CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF STEERING AND/OR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE IF ANY ONE OF THE 6 AFFECTED BALL JOINTS FAIL. FURTHER FAILURE OF FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING AS A RESULT OF SUSPENSION PLAY, AND EXCESSIVE ASYMMETRICAL WEAR ON FRONT TIRES. AUDI RECALLED ALL 1999 MODELS FOR THE IDENTICAL TIE ROD END RUBBER SEAL FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V248000), AND ESSENTIALLY THE SAME SEAL DESIGN IS USED ON THE CONTROL ARMS. AUDI ONLY CHANGED THE TIE ROD DESIGN IN 2003 RS6, MEANING POTENTIALLY ALL 2000-2004 A6 (AND OTHER MODELS POTENTIALLY) ARE AFFECTED. IN ADDITION AUDI INCREASED WHEEL SIZE AND WEIGHT SUBSTANTIALLY ON NEWLY INTRODUCED V8 A6 IN 2000, BUT DID NOT UPRATE THE SUSPENSION; THE 2003 RS6 CHANGE (ALSO A V8) IS FURTHER EVIDENCE OF AN EXCESS LOADING PROBLEM. OLD PARTS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE.*AK

Oct 22, 2004

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

TURBO BYPASS AND MASS AIRFLOW REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE FIRST 30K MILES. CAR IN THE SHOP EVERY 2K...FOR ONE THING OR ANOTHER.*AK

Sep 07, 2004

THERE WERE OIL LEAKS, THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TURBO(S) AT 37000 MILES AND NEEDED A NEW TURBO(S) AGAIN, AND THE ENGINE AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER STATED THE OIL WASN'T CHANGED REGULARLY. THE INITIAL TURBO(S) WERE REPLACED WITH THE OLD OIL BECAUSE THE NEW OIL WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT 1 OUT OF 15 VEHICLE'S HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MR SCC *JB

Apr 17, 2003

VISIBILITY

2 complaints

REAR VIEW MIRROR LEAKED AN UNKNOWN FLUID. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. *AK

Dec 03, 2003

WINDOWS ROLL DOWN BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE HEARD FROM MANY SOURCES, THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT'S, AND AUDI'S. THE FIX IS REPLACING THE REGULATOR, AT A VERY HIGH COST. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY FIXED, AS IT IS A HAZARD TO BE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN A STORM AT 65 MILES AN HOUR, AND HAVE ALL THE WINDOWS START OPENING. THIS WILL GO ON, EVERY MINUTE OR SO. SHOULD BE FIXED, PRIOR TO PEOPLE GETTING INTO ACCIDENTS. *NLM

Apr 02, 2003

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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......

Oct 12, 2015

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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

Feb 28, 2013

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

2000 AUDI A6 ABS FAILURE. WITH AN CAR ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED. FALL OF 2010. DAUGHTER SUSTAINED HEAD TRAMA. *TR

Mar 27, 2011

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. IT SOMETIMES OCCURS WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR, AND SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE. THE CONSUMER STATED SOMEONE ELSE WAS DRIVING HER VEHICLE AND HE/SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER PERSON. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS DID NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED. UPDATED 12/16/10 *TR

Nov 14, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING AND HIT A MEDIUM SIZED BUMP. MY SEAT BEAT LOCK AND WOULDN'T RELEASE. I DISENGAGED THE BELT AND LET IT FULLY RETRACT THINK THAT THE LOCK WOULD RELEASE. BELT REMAINED LOCK IN THE FULLY RETRACTED POSITION. SEAT BELT INOPERABLE. *TR

Jul 24, 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP HOUSING CAUSING OXIDIZED HEADLAMP. *TR

Jan 09, 2009

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

DASH DOES NOT SHOW IMPORTANT INFO TO MAINTAIN THE CAR PROPERLY. THE DIGITAL LETTERS HAVE DISAPPEARED. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY A-6.. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALL AUDI WITH THAT SAME FEATURE HAS THAT SAME PROBLEM. ALSO THERE IS A OIL LEAK THAT IS COMMON IN THE SAME MODELS AS MINE. *TR

Sep 14, 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

MY INFORMATION LED CLUSTER IN MY DASH FADES OUT WHEN IT GETS WARM. THIS CLUSTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPLAYING GEAR INFORMATION (P,R,N,D,4,3,2,1) AS WELL OTHER SAFETY AND INFORMATIONAL MESSAGES. IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE OR SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN YOU ARE NOT SURE IF IT IS REVERSE OR DRIVE AS WELL AS ANY SAFETY INFORMATION THE CAR WOULD NEED TO DISPLAY. *TR

Apr 25, 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

2000 AUDI A6 WITH A FUEL LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FUEL LEAK AND WOULD LIKE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR THE REPAIR. CONSUMER STATED HE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER. *KB THE VEHICLE HAD PUDDLES OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED RECALL # 01V157000 WAS RELATED TO FUEL TANK PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED . THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD DIM. *JB

Dec 17, 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

MODEL YEAR 2000, AUDI A6 QUATTRO WAGON 4 INSTANCES OF SUB-STANDARD EQUIPMENT: 1) ABS WARNING LIGHTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROLLER A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 2) SUB-STANDARD MATERIALS USED IN THE VENT TUBING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (CHEAP PLASTIC THAT BREAKS CAUSING INCREASED EMISSIONS OUTPUT HARMING THE ENVIRONMENT). 3) DASHBOARD WARNING DISPLAY LED FAULTY, A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WHICH THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL. 4)PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN INTERIOR OF THE AUTO BREAK EASILY POOR PLASTIC STRENGTH (IE CUPHOLDER, BUTTONS ETC). *TR

Nov 11, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONSOLE HAS A CENTER DISPLAY THAT SHOWS WARNING LIGHTS FOR GAS, BRAKES, ETC. THE CENTER DISPLAY FAILED GRADUALLY APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO. THE DISPLAY HAS COMPLETELY FAILED AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD SOME OF THE LINES IN THE DISPLAY ARE VISIBLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING AND NOT MOVING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FILLED UP WITH GAS. UPDATED 11/07/07 *TR

Oct 01, 2007

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF YOU BRAKE HARD AND THEN STEP ON THE THROTTLE THE CAR WILL JERK AND NOT WANT TO START GOING AGAIN. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR GET OUT OF THE WAY. I WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PROGRAMMED "SAFETY" FEATURE INTENDED TO STOP ACCIDENTAL ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS TO BE EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE TO ME. *JB

Aug 20, 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

GAS PEDAL STUCK IN THROTTLE POSITION CAUSING AN INABILITY TO STOP. I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL OF A SPEEDING VEHICLE. BY PRYING MY FOOD UNDER THE GAS PEDAL IT RELEASED. DEALER SUGGESTED CHANGING THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *JB

Jul 17, 2006

STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,WHEELS,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

2000 AUDI AX6 AXLE BROKE, TRANSMISSION IS POOR, LEFT FRONT RIM CRACKED, RACK AND PINION WORN, FLOOD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, AIRBAG, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL WINDOWS AND SUNROOF FAILURES. *TS THE INSIDE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. *JB

Jun 27, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I OWN AN AUDI A6, 2000. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 18 MONTHS AND 2 1/2 YEARS FOR A RE-ACCRUING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. FOR OVER 50,000 MILES THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AUDI AND AUDI ONLY. RECENTLY THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED AND BOTH FLOW AND AUDI HAVE WASHED THERE HANDS OF IT. IN-ADDITION, I JUST RECENTLY LOST MY 4 AND 5 GEAR AND ONLY AFTER I TOOK THE CAR TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WE FOUND THAT FLOW AUDI HAS BEEN DOING BAD WORK ON THE CAR SUCH AS GLUING PARTS BACK TOGETHER (YES, GLUING PARTS ON A $55,000 CAR) AND INSTALLING VACUUM HOSES UP TO THE WRONG PARTS. IN-ADDITION, THEY STRIPPED OUT BOLTS AND LEFT THEM IN PLACE WITHOUT FIXING THEM, THESE BOLTS HOLD THE ENGINE TOGETHER AND IN-PLACE. (ASK ME ABOUT MY TIMING BELT ISSUE, TO LONG OF A STORY TO WRITE ON A WEB-PAGE). THE BOTTOM LINE IS AUDI AND FLOW AUDI REFUSE TO WARRANTY THE CAR ANY FURTHER, HOWEVER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL NOT FIXED AND ITS SHOWING NEW CODES. I HAVE MUCH MORE INFORMATION... ALSO, ASK ME ABOUT MY A4 (BETTER STORY) FLOW AND AUDI HAVE COST ME OVER 8,000.00 IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS AND I HAVE CALLED EVERYONE FROM THE TOP OF FLOW TO THE TOP OF AUDI. THERE IS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO RESPONSE. MY NEW MECHANIC IS WILL TO TALK AS WELL... THERE ARE NO LEMON LAWS AND THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP THE BUYER. IT SEEMS LIKE NO-ONE WILL TALK TO ME SINCE IM NOT BUYING A NEW CAR. I REALLY NEED HELP AND ADVICE. *NM

Apr 01, 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.*AK

Jan 10, 2006

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES

1 complaint

NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF POWER (INTERMITTENT) 17 ERROR CODES IN OBD. NEW TRIPTONIC TRANSMISSION 1 MONTH AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARENTEE. EXTENDED WARENTEE NEVER OFFERED BY AUDI. ERROR CODES INCLUDE THROTTLE HOUSING AND CAM ERROR. I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $7,000 IN 10 MONTHES ON MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND MECHANIC SAYS THAT I NEED APPROXIMATLY $6,300 MORE. AUDI SAID THAT I CAN HAVE THE DEALER RUN A DIGNOSTIC AT MY OWN EXPENSE. ADDITION TO THE $6,300 NEED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS CONSTANTLY COME ON SINCE PURCHASE. DEALER SIAD THAT HE ADVISES CUSTOMER MANY TIMES TO DISCONNECT LIGHT. CONSTANT REPAIRS SINCE OWNERSHIP. AUDI IS NOT HELPFULL.

Jun 23, 2005

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE SHORT WAS CAUSED BY AN IMPACT UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NO MEMORY OF ANY IMPACT UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TC

Jan 26, 2005

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

INSTALL PLASTIC COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE SUPPORT ON CROSS MEMBER AND APPLY FELT TO LEFT CROSS MEMBER END. CHECK FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT DISABLED THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRED EXTENSIVE REPAIRS FOR SMOKE AND PARTS/WIRING REPLACEMENT. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BEHIND THE DASH RESULTED IN SMOKE AND A STRONG BURNING PLASTIC SMELL. RECALL# 04V133000. *SC THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE RUBBER BOOT AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE CONTROL ARMS. *JB

Jan 26, 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

CONSUMER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR A MATTER DEALING WITH INTERAMERICANA TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES INC.*MR AFTER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED THE CONSUMER WAS STILL DISSATISFIED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. OFFENSIVE ODORS HAVE BEEN EMITTING FORM THE VEHICLE. THESE ODORS HAVE MADE SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE CONSUMER'S FAMILY ILL. THE DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. *NM

Jul 13, 2004

SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

2000 AUDI A6 CHRONIC "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATION; OIL LEAKS & VALVE GASKETS REPEATEDLY REPLACED (WITHIN 30 DAYS); BRAKE ISSUES/FRONT END VIBRATION; ENGINE ROUGH WHEN INITIALLY STARTED. *JB

Apr 05, 2004

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I THINK IT'S SILLY THAT THEY CAN PRODUCE A CAR WHOSE FRONT BUMPER DOESN'T CLEAR THE CONCRETE BUMPERS IN PARKING LOTS.*AK

Jun 27, 2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

INTERMITTENT "BUZZ" SOUND (UP TO 3 SECONDS) WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL (EITHER SIDE)- DEALER SAYS CANNOT FIGURE OUT PROBLEM, THOUGH THEY HAVE HEARD "BUZZ"; TRUNK LATCH DOES NOT CLOSE UNLESS SHUT REALLY HARD- SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT LATCH AND WHILE I AM DRIVING, THE TRUNK SYMBOL SHOWS UP ON THE FRONT DASH; INTERMITTENTLY, FRONT DASH RADIO STATION DISPLAY GOES BLANK. *AK (TIRESIZE: 17)

Sep 18, 2001

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN AS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC. WHEN DRIVEN AS AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS GONE BAD. DEALER TOLD THIS TO CONSUMER.*AK

Jan 24, 2001

SUSPENSION,TIRES

1 complaint

FRONT END VIBRATION CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY BY IGNORING WHAT MAY BE A SAFETY DEFECT. *AK

Dec 19, 2000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TRUNK ON AUDI DOES NOT CLOSE WITHOUT USING EXTREME FORCE TO LATCH. DEALER REPORTS ENCOUNTERING PROBLEM ON SEVERAL NEW AUDI 2000 A6

Oct 29, 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT DOWN AFTER DRIVING, THEN IT'S RE-STARTED THE ENGIN IDLES ROUGH. AT THAT TIME THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COME ON, AND THE ENGINES POWER IS REDUCED. IT WON'T GO FASTER THAN 15 MPH.

Jul 19, 2000

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