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2000 Audi A6 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

148 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

77,040 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 model year. Data updated: . 87 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 148 complaints (12.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3825.7%
Fuel system concerns1610.8%
Electrical and battery issues128.1%
Steering behavior85.4%
Transmission and shifting64.1%
Engine operation21.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
10
Tires
10
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
8
Fuel System, Gasoline
8
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
7
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module10
Tires10
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel8
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly6

Electrical System: 19; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 10; Tires: 10; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
15
50,000 to 74,999
22
75,000 to 99,999
23
100,000 to 149,999
20
150,000 and above
5
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,99915
50,000 to 74,99922
75,000 to 99,99923
100,000 to 149,99920
150,000 and above5

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 22; 75,000 to 99,999: 23; 100,000 to 149,999: 20; 150,000 and above: 5

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (23). 61 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
17
2001
11
2002
5
2003
12
2004
17
2005
11
2006
13
2007
13
2008
13
2009
9
2010
5
2011
6
2012
6
2013
3
2014
1
2015
2
2016
2
2017
1
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200017
200111
20025
200312
200417
200511
200613
200713
200813
20099
20105
20116
20126
20133
20141
20152
20162
20171
20221

2000: 17; 2001: 11; 2002: 5; 2003: 12; 2004: 17; 2005: 11; 2006: 13; 2007: 13; 2008: 13; 2009: 9; 2010: 5; 2011: 6; 2012: 6; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 38 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10014871 · 2003-04-17 (April 17, 2003)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014871 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10054246 · 2004-01-16 (January 16, 2004)

AT 65K MILES, MY BABY DAUGHTER AND I WERE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN VAIL PASS ON I70 IN COLORADO WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTS TO FLASH. I THEN LOSE ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING DUE TO A TOTAL ENGINE AND TURBO FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE CAUSED BY A WATER PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL, IN TURN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY SEIZE. AUDI REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REPLACING THE ENGINE AND DIDN'T LEND ANY CONCERN THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE RESEARCHED VARIOUS CONSUMER SI…

Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054246 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10053274 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

GASOLINE LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL, VEHICLE HAD ALREADY HAD TWO RECALLS FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. *CB

Owner-reported narrative. 40,442 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053274 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10088352 · 2004-08-22 (August 22, 2004)

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

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Owner report 10002614 · 2003-01-13 (January 13, 2003)

AUDI A-6 YR 2000 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR MY HUSBAND EYES BECAME IRRITATED, SMELT SOMETHING BURNING, SHORTLY AFTER, SMOKE BLEW-OUT FROM THE LEFT AIR VENT INTO THE CAR AND THEN FIRE SPARKS. AS THE CAR WAS MOVING, HE NOTICED THE SMOKE, SLOWED DOWN, FORCED THE GEAR INTO PARK AND DASH OUT OF CAR. THE FIRE SPREAD FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ESTIMATED $22,000 LOSS WHICH IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE GEORGIA, DEKALB COUNTY FIRE SERVICES - INCIDENT REPORT NUM. 02-049367 WHICH WAS EXAMINED BY THE FIRE CHIEF CLEARLY STATE THE AREA …

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Owner report 10066663 · 2005-01-26 (January 26, 2005)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066663 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10010784 · 2003-03-20 (March 20, 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 …

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Owner report 10083453 · 2004-07-13 (July 13, 2004)

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

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Owner report 10126377 · 2005-06-23 (June 23, 2005)

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 …

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10126377 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 8022676 · 2002-11-13 (November 13, 2002)

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

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

148 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

58.8%Usable mileage87 / 148 records
94.6%Valid incident date140 / 148 records
100.0%Valid filing date148 / 148 records
94.6%Ordered incident and filing dates140 / 148 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Air Bags
1423.7%
ODI 10863026 · 75,000 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V823000, MY AUDI A6 FALLS WITHIN THE MODEL YEAR AS WELL AS THE AS BUILT TIME LINE. I'VE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED BY MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER THAT MY PODS UNIT IS BAD. MY AUDI DOES HAVE HEATED SEATS SO IT FITS THE PROBLEM DESCRIPTION AS RELEASED BY AUDI AS WELL AS NHTSA BUT DUE TO THE FACT MY VIN DOESN'T PULL UP THIS CAMPAIGN. I BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE MORE AUDI'S AFFECTED WITHIN THAT MODEL YEAR AS WELL AS BUILD TIME FRAME THAT COULD BE AFFECTED BY THIS. EVEN THOUGH MY VIN MIGHT NOT PULL IT UP IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN …

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1732.7%
ODI 10644104 · 19,000 mi

I WAS ENTERING MY GARAGE AND THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. I SLAMMED INTO ANY FRONT WALL DOING LOTS OF DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURES IN AND OUT AS WELL AS TO MY BODY. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. MY FIRST ACCIDENT EVER AND THE SCARIEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE. I HAVE HAD PRIOR ACCELERATION/DECELERATION ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. ON AT LEAST 6 OCCASIONS, I WAS GOING DOWNHILL APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE CAR SEEMED TO STOP RESPONDING (STEERING, BRAKING, ENGINE) AND YET THE RPM'S WERE GONG HIGHER AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING. VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE YOU DID NOT KNOW WHAT …

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614.6%
ODI 10652344

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ERROR MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO INDICATE IF THERE WAS A REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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418.2%
ODI 11024530

RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AUDI OF AMERICA DATED MARCH 2017 CALLED DEALER IN BLOOMFIELD IN MICHIGAN LAVERY AUDI REPORTED THIS LETTER BUT UP NOW SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 HAVE NOT HARD FROM THEM. HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT UNTIL THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED.

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815.7%
ODI 11112011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V370000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (AUDI BAKERSFIELD, 6000 WIBLE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93313) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.…

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525.0%
ODI 11105293 · 8,200 mi

MY CAR HAS A RECALL. I'VE CALLED AUDI NO TIMELINE TOLD ME 3-6 MONTHS TILL CAN FIX. I AM ALSO NOT ALLOWED TO SELL MY CAR BECAUSE AUDI CAN'T SELL THE CARS. ESSENTIALLY I'M STUCK WITH AN UNSAFE CAR UNTIL AUDI DECIDES THEY WANT TO FIX.

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19.1%
ODI 11723830

Audi is unable to correct the recall repairs despite several attempts by us to schedule. Advised parts are no longer available and were not available during 2 previous attempts to repair.

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10.9%
ODI 11253328 · 750 mi

MY 6 WEEK OLD AUDI A6 WAS TOTALED WHEN I WAS DRIVING 20 MPH! I LOOKED DOWN TO CHECK MY ODOMETER, AND WITHIN THAT TIME, NO WARNING SIGNALS , BRAKES, ETC. ALERTED ME! THIS CAR HAD ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES! THAT MORNING I WAS ON A TREE LINED DRIVE TO THE TENNIS COURTS! NO ALERTS! HIT A TREE AND ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED! TREMENDOUS IMPACT FOR 20 MPH! I WAS ALL BANGED UP, CAR TOTALED! I AM STILL IN DISBELIEF...THOUGHT I HAD THE WORLD'S SAFEST CAR. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD A PROBLEM???

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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116.7%
ODI 11690751

While driving slowly through a shopping mall parking lot with my wife and [XXX] son onboard, the vehicle suddenly malfunctioned. The central locking system cycled repeatedly, and a warning briefly appeared mentioning a steering/light malfunction. Immediately afterward, the emergency release cables for all four doors deployed externally as if the car had been in a crash, even though no collision occurred. At the Audi dealership (Audi Sugar Land, TX), technicians confirmed by diagnostic scan that: The ABS control module stored a fault for “inval…

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00.0%

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Electrical System
1118.6%
ODI 10668224 · 22,232 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO WORK CREATING DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER DENIED EXPRESS WARRANTY CLAIM. WIRING ON WIPERS WAS SO FLIMSY AS TO APPARENTLY ALLOW A MOUSE TO CHEW THROUGH COATING. DEALER CHARGED OVER $640. TO REPLACE A $20 WIRE. SEVERAL E-MAILS AND CALLS TO AUDI OF AMERICA DID NOT BRING ANY ACTION. *TR

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713.5%
ODI 11033170

WHEN I WAS DRIVING, WE SMELLED BURNING OF RUBBER BUT THOUGHT THAT IT MUST BE FROM OUTSIDE. HOWEVER AFTER DRIVING OF ANOTHER 3-4 MILES, SUDDENLY SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT FROM AIR VENT MAINLY ON DRIVER AND WINDSHIELD SIDE INSIDE OF CABIN. I STOPPED CAR AND TURNED OFF. I TOOK IT TO NEARBY GARAGE AND THEY CHECKED ANY LEAKAGE OF FLUID THAT CAN CAUSE BURNING BUT CAN'T FIND IT WHICH INDICATES THAT PROBLEM OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND MAY NEED TO RESEARCH MORE. IN THE NIGHT, WHEN I TRIED TO TURN CABIN LIGHTS ON, IT DIDN'T WORK WHICH NOW CLEARLY SHOWS THAT IT'…

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24.9%
ODI 10627932 · 9,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN THE THIRD TIME MY AUDI A6 3.0T HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SINCE PURCHASING IT AS A CPO VEHICLE FOR A STEERING WHEEL JERK AND SQUEAK PROBLEM AT ANY SPEED. IT WANTS TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL (SINCE IT IS ELECTRONIC) SLIGHTLY AS WELL AS SQUEAK. I BELIEVE THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY DEALER HAS YET TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM AND MANY MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH BRINGS UP TONS OF OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME TO BRING THIS TO AUDI AND TO RESOLUTION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIV…

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313.6%
ODI 11171485

IM AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER STATIONED OVERSEAS IN SOUTH KOREA. I CURRENTLY OWN A 2015 AUDI A6. I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD 2 RECALLS PLACED, SPECIFICALLY ON THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND ON THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). I VISITED MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP IN KOREA AND THE AUDI STAFF SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX OR REPAIR THE ISSUE SINCE IT IS A U.S. SPECIFIC RECALL. I CALLED THE U.S. AUDI SERVICE DESK AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NHTSA. I FULLY UNDE…

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713.7%
ODI 10845864 · 1,560 mi

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND CUTS OFF AT A FEW MOMENTS OF IDLING. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER AND THE GAINED IT BACK MOMENTS LATER AT RAPID PACE.

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210.0%
ODI 11352991 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING, ABS, AND ETC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOWEVER WAS INOPERABLE. A MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI OF RICHMOND LOCATED AT 15292 BROAD ST, HENRICO, VA 23233, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WATER HAD BACKED UP INTO THE FIRE WALL AND DAMAGED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE DRAINAGE PANEL AND THE FIRE W…

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19.1%
ODI 11723814

February 27, at approximately 1:20am my vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway after sitting for about 9 hours. The fire originated near the gas tank. The fire department was called, there is a fire report being conducted. Audi was notified.

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8372.8%
ODI 11185595 · 100 mi

STOP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO HIGH LIGHT COMES ON DEALER DOES NOT HAVE SOLUTION. ENGINE COULD BLOW DURING OPERATION AND CAUSE ACCIDENT. VEHICLE RECALL NEEDED

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1768.0%
ODI 11440289

Various components and system malfunctioned. Vehicle is in dealership for 3rd time on electrical/software/hardware troubles, SOS module. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. The car stopped me on a major highway thinking that I was not available "Emergency Assist, Driver take over the wheel" when I had both hands on the wheel, going straight and was fully in control of the vehicle. The car slowed down from 70 mph and the trailing truck behind me almost rear ended me. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by the dealer. The vehicle …

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1058.8%
ODI 11460079

Liquid spulked in the trunk and somehow was able to get to the control module that is located under the rear seat similar concerns as recalled Audi Q5. Vehicle malfunctioned in the middle of a busy intersection.

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00.0%

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150.0%
ODI 11756202

THE GATEWAY COMPUTER WAS FRIED DUE TO WATER CONSUMPTION. I WAS DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER IN THE CAR AND HADE TO PULL OVER WITH NO POWER TO HELP ME. ALSO THIS WAS ALREADY RECALLED IN 2019-2022 AUDI FIX WAS TO PUT A PLASTIC BAG AROUND THE GATE WAY COMPUTER BUT THIS DID NOT PRETECT THE GATEWAY PROPERLY. THE GATEWAY IS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT DEALER CONFIRMED THE GATEWAY HAD WATER DAMAGE AND WOULD NOT WARENTY THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH I STILL HAD A WARENTY AUDI DELT WITH MY INSURANCE TO CORRECT THR PROBLEM. ALL WORNING LIGHT APPERIRED WHEN…

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233.3%
ODI 11690751

While driving slowly through a shopping mall parking lot with my wife and [XXX] son onboard, the vehicle suddenly malfunctioned. The central locking system cycled repeatedly, and a warning briefly appeared mentioning a steering/light malfunction. Immediately afterward, the emergency release cables for all four doors deployed externally as if the car had been in a crash, even though no collision occurred. At the Audi dealership (Audi Sugar Land, TX), technicians confirmed by diagnostic scan that: The ABS control module stored a fault for “inval…

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466.7%
ODI 11728031

While driving yesterday, the MMI reset and included the dashboard. The dash completely froze for a couple minutes(including the speedometer), and then the whole system blacked out and restarted. There has been a check engine light on since I got the car in December. Havent been able to get a service appointment with a loaner. Also since new, adaptive cruise control works intermittently with a warning that a door is open(when all doors are completely closed).

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Engine
1322.0%
ODI 10468939 · 41 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44.

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1528.8%
ODI 10511651 · 15 mi

THIS DOES NOT REFER TO ANY SPECIFIC INCIDENT. AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT WHEN I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP, THE CAR ALWAYS SURGED AHEAD AFTER A FRACTION OF A SECOND. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TURBOCHARGER ON THE 2 LITER ENGINE "SPOOLED" AT 1600 RPMS AND CAUSED THE SURGE. IT IS A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING TO FIND THE CAR SURGING AHEAD WHEN YOU JUST TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL SLIGHTLY. WHEN YOU'RE STOPPED IN BACK OF ANOTHER CAR, THE CAR SURGES AHEAD AND YOU HAVE TO BE VERY WARY OF "REAR ENDING THE OTHER CAR. UNFORTUNATELY, IT IS MY UND…

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512.2%
ODI 11120637

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (AUDI ROCHESTER, 3955 W HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14623, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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627.3%
ODI 11120016 · 55 mi

I'M EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AND DISAPPOINTED IN OUR CHECK AND BALANCES WITH AUDI AND THESE SAFETY RECALLS. I OWN A 2015 AUDI A6, BACK IN JUNE I FOUND THAT THERE ARE TWO SAFETY RECALLS WITH THE FRONT AIRBAGS THAT HAVE KILLED 20 AND INJURED OVER 100 PEOPLE. I'VE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH. THE AIRBAGS ARE MORE LIKELY TO EXPLODE IN HOT STATES AND I'M LOCATED IN SOCAL, PARTICULARLY THE VALLEY, WHICH IS THE HOTTEST PART OF LA, REACHING 100 DEGREES + THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. I'VE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS WITH AUDI, BUT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY HAVE N…

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1733.3%
ODI 10845864 · 1,560 mi

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND CUTS OFF AT A FEW MOMENTS OF IDLING. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER AND THE GAINED IT BACK MOMENTS LATER AT RAPID PACE.

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420.0%
ODI 10994503 · 1,200 mi

PURCHASED A NEW 2017 AUDI A6. CAR ONLY HAS 1,200 MILES. DRIVING CAR ON FREEWAY WITH MY SON AND ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED NO POWER. THANK GOD WE ARE OK. HAD NO WARNING AT ALL. CAR JUST LOST POWER. I HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER MODELS RECALLED FOR AUDI DUE TO FUEL PUMP. DEALER IS STATING THE ISSUE ON OUR CAR IS ALSO FUEL PUMP. WORRIED THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND/OR SOMEONE ELSE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AND CAR STOPS RUNNING FOR NO REASON. TRYING TO WORK WITH AUDI TO ALLOW US TO GIVE THEM VEHICLE BACK AS WE HAVE ONLY HAD CAR A COU…

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763.6%
ODI 11319236 · 8,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A U-TURN AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN PORTION THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. THE FAILURE IS FOR A SHORT TIME BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE AGAIN ACCELERATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. DISCUSSED WITH DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IS "THE NATURE OF THE CAR" AND THE SERVICE TECH SAID IT USUALLY HAPPENED TO HIM WHEN TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND HE WOULD "FLOOR IT" AND THE CAR WOULD JUMP.

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3228.1%
ODI 11185595 · 100 mi

STOP ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO HIGH LIGHT COMES ON DEALER DOES NOT HAVE SOLUTION. ENGINE COULD BLOW DURING OPERATION AND CAUSE ACCIDENT. VEHICLE RECALL NEEDED

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14.0%
ODI 11495624

Vehicle reports Electric Malfunction and then suddenly start getting all warnings like all controls (like steering etc) disabled and vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Had to get it towed and taken to dealership. They do not have a fix for this problem and no estimates on how long it will take to fix the issue and get the car back.

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317.6%
ODI 11543607

Car reported an engine restarter issue (with battery symbol) and recommended to contact the dealer. Car next shut down automatic restart system, and air conditioning stopped working. Within a short period of time (same day), the car listed a red battery symbol and advised to stop the car. After doing so and contacting the Audi roadside, the car was listing a series of issues on multiple symptoms while also saying in the warning message "still okay to drive". These systems included steering, braking, and what seemed to be other sensors the car p…

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116.7%
ODI 11754019

vehicle was put into gear and lost propulsion . Then all adas warning lights illuminated. This is the second time this has happened

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Steering
610.2%
ODI 10504796 · 7,000 mi

STEERING IS NOTCHY AND UNSTABLE ON-CENTER AND SLIGHTLY OFF-CENTER. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE CAR STRAIGHT WHILE ACCELERATING, BRAKING OR AT CONSTANT SPEED. MUST CONSTANTLY CORRECT LEFT AND RIGHT MAKING THE CAR SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY LEFT AND RIGHT. IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP STRAIGHT. IT IS HAZARDOUS TO DRIVE. TOOK CARE TO DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING RACK BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I BELIEVE AUDI IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT HASN'T PROVIDED A SOLUTION. *TR

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713.5%
ODI 10671338 · 2,100 mi

STEERING FEELS LOOSE-HARD TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT.AUDI PERFORMED SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE STEERING-SAME PROBLEM STILL EXIST-MOST NOTICEABLE IN COLD WEATHER. *TR

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819.5%
ODI 10627932 · 9,000 mi

THIS HAS BEEN THE THIRD TIME MY AUDI A6 3.0T HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SINCE PURCHASING IT AS A CPO VEHICLE FOR A STEERING WHEEL JERK AND SQUEAK PROBLEM AT ANY SPEED. IT WANTS TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL (SINCE IT IS ELECTRONIC) SLIGHTLY AS WELL AS SQUEAK. I BELIEVE THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL NOTICE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY DEALER HAS YET TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM AND MANY MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH BRINGS UP TONS OF OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME TO BRING THIS TO AUDI AND TO RESOLUTION. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIV…

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29.1%
ODI 10765794 · 5,000 mi

EXHIBITS AN ALARMING TENDENCY TO WEAVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT A STEERING INPUT. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN STEERING WHEEL POSITION, VEHICLE SPEED, OR CHANGE IN ROAD SURFACE OR PREVAILING WIND DIRECTION. IT IS MORE PRONOUNCED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WHEN WHEEL IS CENTERED AT 12 O'CLOCK BUT DOES OCCUR AT ALL SPEEDS AND STEERING VECTORS. AUDI DEALERSHIP NOTES THE PROBLEM AND BLAMES THE NEW ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM BUT STATES IT IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE SYSTEM AND IS NOT A DEFECT. I DISAGREE AND FEEL ANY DIRECTION CHANGE IN A VEHICLE WITH…

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23.9%
ODI 11496814

The electronic steering control module failed while the vehicle was stopped. A light came on the dash which stated something like ~"Do Not Drive Major Steering Malfunction" and the steering became almost impossible to turn. The vehicle was towed to an Audi Dealer and repaired at my significant cost. I am suspicious that there is a known defect which has not been acknowledged by Audi. I also own a 2014 Audi Q5 which I received a letter to extend the warranty for this specific issue (see uploaded information). The cover letter states this applies…

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525.0%
ODI 11435119

My 2017 Audi A6 has approximately 50,000 miles on it. I am diligent about obtaining regular maintenance on my vehicle and visited the Audi dealership in Memphis, TN for a 50,000 mile inspection and service in June of 2021. Last week, just 3 months after my 50,000 mile services/inspection, my vehicle stopped operating correctly when making a turn from stopped at a stop sign and lost all power steering. I was informed by the Audi dealership in North Miami, FL (where I am now located), that the steering rack on the vehicle is faulty. The veh…

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1210.5%
ODI 11186086 · 500 mi

AUDI WESTMONT LEASED ME A BRAND NEW 2019 A6 LAST NOVEMBER 12, 2018. THEY CLAIM "ALL" OF AUDI'S 2019 A6'S COME WITH "SUMMER TIRES" ON THEM AND GETTING AN "ALL SEASON" OR "WINTER" TIRE IS NOT POSSIBLE UNLESS I PAY ANOTHER $2,690.83 FOR FOUR MORE "WHEELS AND WINTER TIRES". I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS ON THEIR "SUMMER TIRES" BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005 SUMMER TIRES. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH LESS THAN ONE INCH OF SNOW ON THE GROUND, I TOTALLY LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE BRAKING. MY WIFE REFUSED TO RIDE AGAIN WITH ME WITH THE TIRES TH…

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28.0%
ODI 11475177

Gateway unit that is located under the rear seat has an inadequate insulation and is susceptible to liquid exposure and electrical failure. A liquid penetrated the rear seat and short-circuit the gateway while vehicle was moving resulting in a near-accident by shutting down power steering, brakes, and many of the car's systems. Failure messages began appearing and vehicle was unresponsive to driver actions. Emergency blinkers were not working at the tail lights which is a critical safety hazard for a disabled vehicle on the road. Dealer confir…

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15.9%
ODI 11543607

Car reported an engine restarter issue (with battery symbol) and recommended to contact the dealer. Car next shut down automatic restart system, and air conditioning stopped working. Within a short period of time (same day), the car listed a red battery symbol and advised to stop the car. After doing so and contacting the Audi roadside, the car was listing a series of issues on multiple symptoms while also saying in the warning message "still okay to drive". These systems included steering, braking, and what seemed to be other sensors the car p…

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116.7%
ODI 11735671

We are reporting serious safety-related faults involving my leased 2026 Audi A6, VIN [XXX] , and a same-model 2026 Audi A6 loaner provided by Audi Central Houston. Core safety issues: 1. My vehicle previously displayed a Park/rollaway warning indicating Park could not be engaged. 2. My vehicle has had repeated starting-system faults, including: “Engine start system: malfunction! Please contact Service.” 3. Our vehicle has been the subject of multiple repair visits at Audi Central Houston and is currently at the dealer, available for inspection.…

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Fuel/Propulsion System
915.3%
ODI 10618893 · 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, SHE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A RODENT HAD EATEN TWO INCHES OF THE FUEL HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

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713.5%
ODI 10954833 · 49,000 mi

FUEL HOSE APPEARS TO HAVE DETERIORATED FROM THE INSIDE. SMALL PINHOLE LEAK APPEARED AND ALLOWED FOR GASOLINE TO SPILL ONTO HOT ENGINE. CURRENT VOLKSWAGEN RECALL 24BZ DOES NOT APPEAR TO INCLUDE MY VIN, ALTHOUGH CHARACTERISTICS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL. I BELIEVE THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MY VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE STARTED TO PERMEATE THROUGH THE CABIN. AS I INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE, I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE FUEL HOSE. SUBSEQUENTLY, I CUT THE HOSE AT THE FAILURE POINT AND FOUND DEE…

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614.6%
ODI 10822716 · 40,000 mi

THERE IS A FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND IN THE GARAGE WHERE IT IS PARKED. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC MOVING AT 5-10 MILES PER HOUR, THE SMELL IS VERY NOTICEABLE INSIDE THE CAR.

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29.1%
ODI 11171485

IM AN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER STATIONED OVERSEAS IN SOUTH KOREA. I CURRENTLY OWN A 2015 AUDI A6. I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD 2 RECALLS PLACED, SPECIFICALLY ON THE ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND ON THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). I VISITED MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP IN KOREA AND THE AUDI STAFF SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX OR REPAIR THE ISSUE SINCE IT IS A U.S. SPECIFIC RECALL. I CALLED THE U.S. AUDI SERVICE DESK AND THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY CANNOT HELP WITH THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO CHECK WITH NHTSA. I FULLY UNDE…

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611.8%
ODI 11256340

AUDI RECALLED 2012-2015 A6 CARS WITH THE 2.0L TFSI ENGINE, ALONG WITH OTHER AUDI MODELS, DUE TO FAULTY COOLANT/WATER PUMP (NHTSA RECALL # 18V-229 MFG RECALL #19N3/19N4). FOR THE A6, THE BRACKETING WAS FOR CARS BUILT FROM 4/4/2011 - 12/22/2014. THE BRACKETING FOR OTHER MODELS IMPACTED BY THE RECALLED VARIED FROM 2012-2017. MY A6 2.0 WAS BUILT IN FEB 2015, BUT WAS CLASSIFIED AS A 2016 MODEL. ON 8/28/2019 MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. I TOOK THE CAR INTO MY AUDI DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT I HAD A DEFECTIVE COOLAN…

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436.4%
ODI 11319236 · 8,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A U-TURN AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN PORTION THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. THE FAILURE IS FOR A SHORT TIME BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE AGAIN ACCELERATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. DISCUSSED WITH DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IS "THE NATURE OF THE CAR" AND THE SERVICE TECH SAID IT USUALLY HAPPENED TO HIM WHEN TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND HE WOULD "FLOOR IT" AND THE CAR WOULD JUMP.

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21.8%
ODI 11299645 · 150 mi

I ACQUIRED THIS CAR (2.0T) TWO NIGHTS AGO AND ON THREE OCCASIONS (SO FAR) THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLS WHEN THE CAR COMES TO A STOP. NOT THE TYPICAL AUTO ON/OFF FEATURE FUNCTION. I HAVE TO RESTART THE IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AGAIN. ONCE, EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. SO FAR, THE ONLY CONSISTENT SCENARIO IS WHEN I AM ON THE SECOND LEG OF A TRIP. FOR EXAMPLE, I GET IN THE CAR AT MY OFFICE, DRIVE TO A STORE OR DAYCARE. GET BACK IN THE CAR, START UP, DRIVE A COUPLE OF MILES AND THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AT A COMPLETE STOP. VERY UNNERV…

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14.0%
ODI 11572493

Audi issued a recall for our vehicle’s fuel level sender which reports the amount of fuel in the tank to our fuel gauge display in late 2022 or early 2023. The reason for the recall stems from a safety issue in which the car incorrectly can display that there is more fuel in the tank than what is actually there. Our local dealership’s service center, Princeton Audi initially completed this recall repair in Late February or Early March of 2023 while the car had roughly 25-26,000 miles on it. Less than a fews days later, the recall repair failed…

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15.9%
ODI 11765960

While operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the vehicle suffered an immediate, un-commanded loss of engine power and throttle response. The vehicle displayed a critical dashboard restriction stating: “Maximum engine speed 2500 RPM”, forcing an emergency limp-home mode that instantly created a roadway collision hazard. Simultaneously, the vehicle's primary safety and convenience systems dropped completely offline, displaying synchronized, consecutive malfunction alerts for the Central Locking System, Audi Pre Sense (Distance …

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116.7%
ODI 11764670

I am the lessee of a 2025 Audi A6 e-tron, VIN [XXX], leased new from McGrath Audi in XXX. The vehicle has been defective continuously since delivery and is currently inoperable. Current defect. After Audi applied software update campaign KT2, the vehicle will no longer accept a charge from any source. It will not charge on Level 1 at home, will not charge on my Level 2 home charger, and will not charge at Electrify America DC fast chargers. All three worked before the update. Because this is a battery electric vehicle, a vehicle that cannot ch…

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233.3%
ODI 11745641

Drive Train suffered a life threatening loss of propulsion on a main highway . My safety was at risk due to the losing propulsion leaving me in the middle of the highway in an unsafe vehicle. Multiple communication-module fault codes. Dealer has acknowledged these issues. there were warning lights and multiple messages after .

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Unknown Or Other
23.4%
ODI 11066897 · 75,410 mi

MY MIL ( MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ) CAME ON, IN MY AUDI A6 2012 ON 1/21/18. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY AUDI DEALERSHIP ON 1/31/18. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRANS COOLANT VALVE WAS LEAKING INTO A WIRING HARNESS. THEY REPLACED MY N509 VALVE AND WIRING CONNECTOR. I FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS PROBLEM IN MY CAR AS WELL AS OTHER AUDI MODELS. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN AUDI A8 2010-2013. ( I HAVE INCLUDED THESE IN THE FILES THAT I HAVE UPLOADED.) THE AFFECTED A8 VEHICLES HAVE A COOLANT VALVE LEAK ALLOWING COOLANT TO E…

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815.4%
ODI 10763844 · 22,000 mi

LANE CHANGE ASSIST GIVES ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD AND TURNS OFF.

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37.3%
ODI 10583413 · 5,080 mi

WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE CAR MADE A "CLUNK" SOUND AND I LOST ANY ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I HAD NO ABILITY TO TURN THE WHEEL. I COASTED DOWN A HILL AND THE WHEEL UNLOCKED, BUT I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND STILL NO ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE TUCSON ARIZONA AUDI DEALER. THEY HAVE YET TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE AND TRIED T…

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29.1%
ODI 11062628 · 58,000 mi

ON THE HIGHWAY, MY A6 TURNED PERPENDICULAR AND WAS HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. SPEAKING WITH THE AUDI REPRESENTATIVES THEY DID NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. IS THERE A DEFECT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CAR WITH A QUATTRO SYSTEM TO MAKE SUCH A DRAMATIC TURN TRAVELLING AT 60 MILES AN HOUR?

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35.9%
ODI 10946420 · 5,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAILED AT 5000 MILES.

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210.0%
ODI 11424527

Car loss power and turned off while turning at an intersection. Had to stop, place in Parking and restart the car with power switch

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218.2%
ODI 11451978

While driving at 60mph on the freeway, the glass sunroof on my 2018 Audi A6 randomly exploded/shattered. Glass shards flew into the cabin. There was no apparent “rock” or outside influence on the glass to cause it to shatter. The remaining glass remnants on the sunroof were angled up as if to suggest an explosion.

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119.6%
ODI 11348831 · 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2019 A6 3.0T QUATTRO WITH A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN EXITING THE DRIVER DOOR WHILE AUTO IS IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER ON 15 JULY WITH AUDI TECH SERVICE SUGGESTING TO REPLACE DOOR LATCH AND STATING VEHICLE OPERATES "NORMALLY AS DESIGNED" WHEN COMPARED TO SIMILAR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY ISSUE STILL EXISTS WITH HAVING TO PULL DOOR LATCH TWO, THREE AND FOUR TIMES TO EXIT THE AUTO AND OCCASIONALLY HAVING TO KILL THE ENGINE TO EXIT. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THREE WITNESSES FROM THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIED MY STRUG…

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520.0%
ODI 11425258

This issue has been happening since I got the car and is getting worse by the day. The car only has about 11,000 miles and I bought it when it had almost 10,000 miles. Something in the dashboard and behind the instrument panels (A/C Controls and User Screens) makes a lot of Vibration Noises/Sounds as the car is slowly accelerated or as we drive over some uneven road. It seems like there is something loose. And this is getting worse by the day. When you pay a top price for a luxury car like Audi you expect that the care is built solid and not w…

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211.8%
ODI 11638013

The car has had multiple issues with warning lights and malfunctioning systems. Including : 1.Child locks 2.Every single component of the ADAS 3. Emergency services being activated at least a few times a month - this is an SOS for emergency 911 service. The repeated, continuous and mostly false warning lights are a driving distraction that can easily cause an accident. I have photos of all warning lights coming on in the vehicle. The dealership has repeated stated that they couldn't reproduce the problem even though pictures were provided…

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150.0%
ODI 11719386

I am reporting a manufacturing defect involving the dashboard on my 2022 Audi A6. The dashboard has begun bubbling and warping, particularly near the area close to the windshield. This defect appears to be common among Prestige‑trim Audi A6 vehicles, as other owners have reported similar dashboard warping. The warping causes the dashboard material to rise upward, which reflects additional glare and partially obstructs visibility through the lower portion of the windshield, especially in certain lighting conditions. This reduces my ability to c…

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150.0%
ODI 11707005

Was driving on the highway, all of a sudden showed a sign of transmission malfunction and started decelerating which I could safely navigate the vehicle to the side of the road, got the vehicle towed to repair shop which they reported a transmission code P17F900- parking lock mechanical malfunction with codes P074700 and p077700 I am just out of warranty for this vehicle as I crossed 48000 miles. They have issued bulletins regarding this problem but no recall or extended warranty on that part this I deem as dangerous

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Power Train
813.6%
ODI 10467486 · 5,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS HAVING UNINTENDED EPISODES OF ACCELERATION. THEY OCCUR WHILE STOPPED OR AT REDUCED SPEEDS SUCH AS PULLING TO A STOP OR PARKING.

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23.8%
ODI 11122835

RECALL 74D5 (PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM) THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MY CAR. IVE HAD MY CAR APPRAISED AT MY LOCAL AUDI DEALERSHIP AND AT TWO PROMINENT USED CAR DEALERSHIPS, WERE MUCH LOWER ($3,000-$6,000) THAN THE VALUE OF THE CAR ACCORDING TO KBB.THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE AUDI DEALERSHIP MENTIONED THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO SELL THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS A RECALL FOR WHICH A REPAIR IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THUS, THE DEALERSHIP MUST SEND THE CAR DIRECTLY TO AUCTION RATHER THAN PREPARING IT FOR RESALE. I DONT THI…

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12.4%
ODI 11646146

I purchased a 2014 Audi A6 2.0T Quattro premium plus on November 15, 2024 with 99,141 miles. I got the 14 day dealership extended warranty, which covered powertrain systems. After 3 days of driving exactly 103 miles the oil light came on my dashboard telling me that the oil was low. I immediately brought it back to the dealership and their mechanic look at it, he said there was nothing wrong and changed the oil so it should be good now. I drove it another 3 days 136 miles this time, and the oil light came on once again. Brought it back a 2nd ti…

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14.5%
ODI 11384223 · 10 mi

THE BRAKES ARE GRABBY AND WITH A GENTLE DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR COMES TO A SUDDEN JERKY STOP. USUALLY HAPPENS FROM SLOWING DOWN FROM 10MPH TO 0MPH THE TRANSMISSION JERKS HARD WHEN SPEED DROPS FROM 15MPH THE ENGINE ERRONEOUSLY SHOWS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DURING NORMAL DRIVING. CYLINDERS SHOW OIL LEAKAGE REPEATEDLY. THIS HAS BECOME A REPEAT ISSUE AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALER / SERVICE CENTER TO REPORT THIS AS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE

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59.8%
ODI 11184924 · 1 mi

STARTED VEHICLE IN PARKING LOT EXITED ONTO A MULTI-LANE ROAD WHERE TRAFFIC SPEED IS 50 MPH BUT CARS OFTEN DRIVE MUCH FASTER. THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE BUT STAYED IN FIRST GEAR AND WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO HIGHER GEARS. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO NOT MERGE AT PROPER SPEED WHILE VEHICLES WERE FAST APPROACHING. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS AT RELEASING AND APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STILL FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO FIND AN AREA TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND AFTER 15-30 SECONDS, THE CAR BEHAVED CORRECTLY. A SIMILAR SITUATIO…

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19.1%
ODI 11319236 · 8,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A U-TURN AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN PORTION THE CAR FAILS TO ACCELERATE. IT IS AS IF THE VEHICLE CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. THE FAILURE IS FOR A SHORT TIME BUT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED THEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE AGAIN ACCELERATES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. DISCUSSED WITH DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IS "THE NATURE OF THE CAR" AND THE SERVICE TECH SAID IT USUALLY HAPPENED TO HIM WHEN TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND HE WOULD "FLOOR IT" AND THE CAR WOULD JUMP.

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1513.2%
ODI 11329769 · 2,500 mi

AT A STOP LIGHT THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETELY REQUIRING YOU TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND HAPPENS WHEN THE AUTO ON/OFF IS ON OR OFF. LEADS TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN IN CITY TRAFFIC OR STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON HIGHWAY. TWO TRIPS TO AUDI AND THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES ON THE ENGINE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. MAKES FOR VERY NERVOUS DRIVING WHEN EVERY STOP LIGHT MAY CAUSE YOUR CAR TO STALL. MOST RECENT ISSUE THE CAR WOULD RE-START AND IMMEDIATELY STALL, AND THEN STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. *TR

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211.8%
ODI 11720235

My alternator was not working and it was a recall and I paid to fix it and they don’t wanna pay me back. I got a new part from audi and fix it at the shop and they don’t wanna pay anything just called and she said we don’t pay only if he’s done at the dealer. And I don’t believe that! Bc dealer told me they pay if I fix it any where to get done quick bc was out stock

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133.3%
ODI 11757732 · 34,034 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that everything turned off except for the instrument panel, which displayed an accident warning light. The vehicle was not in a crash, but all the features became inoperable. The vehicle was able to be restarted and driven. The dealer was notified of the failure and acknowledge the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileag…

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116.7%
ODI 11745641

Drive Train suffered a life threatening loss of propulsion on a main highway . My safety was at risk due to the losing propulsion leaving me in the middle of the highway in an unsafe vehicle. Multiple communication-module fault codes. Dealer has acknowledged these issues. there were warning lights and multiple messages after .

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Vehicle Speed Control
11.7%
ODI 10457511 · 5,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE ERRONEOUSLY DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR SERVICED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,900.

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35.9%
ODI 10845864 · 1,560 mi

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND CUTS OFF AT A FEW MOMENTS OF IDLING. IT HAS ALSO LOST POWER AND THE GAINED IT BACK MOMENTS LATER AT RAPID PACE.

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10.9%
ODI 11554395

Car shut down while driving due to the electrical system malfunction; had to get the car towed; ended up being a known issue by Audi with no recall related to the alternator; replaced with new alternator

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical System50,000–95,000 mi75,000 mi13
ODI 10014871 · 27,000 mi

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

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ODI 10052614 · 41,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE: 2000 AUDI A6 CAUGHT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD...SIMILAR TO REPORTS MENTIONED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA03025. THE AUDI WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED, AS WERE A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE THAT WAS PARKED NEXT TO THE AUDI, THE ENTIRE GARAGE, AND FINISHED BASEMENT. THE REMAINDER OF THEHOME WAS SEVERLY DAMAGED BY SMOKE AND SOOT AND THE OCCUPANTS HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE HOME UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. NO ONE WA…

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ODI 10090579 · 2,000 mi

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

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module54,250–95,500 mi61,812 mi8
ODI 10086228 · 52,000 mi

VEHICLE IS A 2000 AUDI A6 WITH 2.7T ENGINE.ILEAGE: 52000.FAILURE: DEALER DIAGNOSED ABS/CONTROLLER WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1300.00. THE PROBLEM CAUSES INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE WHICH WILL PULSATE BRAKES OCCASSIONALLY IN SITUATIONS WHERE BRAKING WOULD NOT REQUIRE ABS ACTIVITY (IE. LIGHT BRAKING TO SLOW VEHICLE SLIGHTLY ON DRY PAVEMENT). THIS COULD SLOW BRAKING RESPONSE AND INCREASE CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT OCCURING. THIS PROBLEM IS COMMONLY DISCUSSED IN AUDI USER FORUMS AND APPEARS TO HAVE A FAIRLY HIGH OCCURENCE. *AK

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ODI 10106212 · 41,500 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ABS CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

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ODI 10126836 · 55,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A MODULE THAT IS FAILING ON VEHICLE. THIS RESULTS IN THE ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING. TO REPLACE THE MODULE WOULD COST $1,000-$1,300. CONSUMER HAS AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED THIS FRIDAY. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN SPORADIC OVER THE LAST 6 WEEKS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM , AND HE WAS TOLD TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING ON OTHER VEHICLES. HE FOUND THIS INFORMATION ONLINE.*AK

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TiresToo few reports for a range52,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10126377 · 52,000 mi

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 …

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel80,000–114,000 mi97,000 mi5
ODI 10193702 · 114,000 mi

THE LCD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH DISPLAYS ANY WARNING LAMPS WAS FAILING. THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WITHOUT USE OF THIS DISPLAY I WILL NOT KNOW IF I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT OR SO FORTH. I KNOW OVER 100 PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ,AND I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. *AK

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ODI 10204613 · 70,000 mi

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 WI…

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ODI 10208622 · 97,000 mi

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 POO…

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Fuel System, Gasoline106,082–137,496 mi125,200 mi8
ODI 10236823 · 115,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN AN AUDI RECALL (OPENED 1/31/-8, CLOSED 5/30/08) FOR AUDI A6 MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1, 2005. YOUR NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS PE08008, RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 08V157000. THIS INVOLVES VERY DANGEROUS FUEL TANK CRACKS AND LEAKS. THE PROBLEM IS, I HAVE A 2000 AUDI A6 WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL. IT WILL COST ME ABOUT $2,000 TO REPAIR, MY MECHANIC SAYS I'M LUCKY NO EXPLOSION. IF YOU WILL CHECK THE INTERNET CHAT ROOMS, THESE PROBLEMS ARE EXTENSIVE BACK TO 1998 MODELS, INVOLVING PLASTIC FUEL …

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ODI 10237413 · 110,000 mi

THERE IS A RECENT RECALL FOR CERTAIN AUDI MODELS AS REFERENCED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE08008. THIS BEGINS WITH MODEL YEAR 2001 A6 AUDI CARS WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. I OWN A 2000 MODEL A6 2.7 AND AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A GASOLINE SMELL THAT JUST BEGAN AND BY INSPECTION FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SLIGHT LEAK (NOT DRIPPING) FROM THE TOP AREA OF THE TANK AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE THAT MY CAR IS ALSO HAVING A VERY RARE SLOW GAS LEAK BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. T…

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ODI 10261874 · 145,000 mi

PROBLEM RELATES TO AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L MODEL YEAR 2000. GAS ODOR FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY STRONG, ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING TANK. GAS LEAKS AND POOLS UNDER CAR, POSING EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. AUDI RECALL [08V-157] DESCRIBES THIS PROBLEM EXACTLY, BUT ONLY COVERS MODEL YEARS 2001 THROUGH 2004. THE VIN RANGE DOES NOT COVER THIS VEHICLE. THIS REQUEST IS TO EXPAND THE COVERAGE OF THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L VEHICLES WITH MODEL YEAR 2000. *TR

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine34,903–62,338 mi45,000 mi6
ODI 10010522 · 66,450 mi

CYLINDER HEADS (V-6, 2.7 LITER, 5-VALVE) ARE LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENDS IN AN AREA WHICH IS PLUGGED WITH A "BALL SEAL" PRESSED IN PLACE DURING MFG. OIL DRIPS ONTO EXHAUST CAUSING CAUSING MODERATE TO SEVERE SMELL OF BURNING OIL INSIDE AND AROUND VEHICLE. DEALER MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM BY INSERTING SPECIAL DYE IN THE OIL AND CHECKING WITH A BLACKLIGHT, AND STATE HEADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER DENIES DEFECT AND SUGGESTS THIS AS A NORMAL WEAR ITEM, BUT THERE ARE NO MOVING PARTS. I AM WORRIED ABOUT COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SEALS RE…

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ODI 10014871 · 27,000 mi

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

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ODI 10031449 · 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID OUT OF POCKET, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 DAYS PRIOR. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE, IN ADDITION TO THE DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT ONE MONTH AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THREE DAYS AFTER THAT SERVICE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *AK *SCC *NLM

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Service Brakes, HydraulicToo few reports for a range76,501 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10064582 · 33,204 mi

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

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ODI 10226307 · 76,002 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM IN WHICH ABS LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND FLASHES, AND CHIME COMES ON. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT SIGNIFIES THAT ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE IT HAS LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE COMPONENTS. DIAGNOSED BY AUDI DEALER AS "ABS CONTROL MODULE INTERMITTENTLY NOT COMMUNICATING." NOTIFIED AUDI OF AMERICA ABOUT ISSUE AND CONTENTION THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN ABS WORKING GREATER CONTROL IS AVAILABLE IN BRAKING SITUATIONS. WITH INTERMITTENT PROBLEM I'LL HAVE TO GLANCE AT DASHBOARD DURIN…

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ODI 10258834 · 102,100 mi

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

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyToo few reports for a range114,875 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10053274 · 40,442 mi

GASOLINE LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL, VEHICLE HAD ALREADY HAD TWO RECALLS FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS. *CB

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ODI 10197980 · 94,750 mi

THERE WAS AN OVERWHELMING LECEL OF GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE THE CAR. THE PROBLEM: THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK BY A PLASTIC CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WAS BROKEN. IT IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED WHERE NOTHING CAN CONTACT IT. IT JUST BROKE OVER TIME. IT'S CLEARLY NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE (THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY), BUT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CONNECTOR CAN NOT BE PROCURED SEPARATELY FROM THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THE COST TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE ABOUT $2,000. A REPAIR (HOPEFULLY) WAS MADE BY EPOXYING THE CONNECTOR…

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ODI 10296141 · 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN 2000 AUDI A6. HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO SHE NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022001
2023001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022200
2023200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleTiresElectrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelFuel System, GasolineEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineService Brakes, HydraulicFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Electrical System—0
1
ODI 10126377 · 52,000 mi

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 …

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1
ODI 10014871 · 27,000 mi

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

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1
ODI 10212785

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

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module0—0
1
ODI 10208622 · 97,000 mi

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 POO…

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Tires
1
ODI 10126377 · 52,000 mi

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 …

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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel0
1
ODI 10208622 · 97,000 mi

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 POO…

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Fuel System, Gasoline0000—00
1
ODI 10433111 · 136,131 mi

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

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
ODI 10014871 · 27,000 mi

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

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1
ODI 10064582 · 33,204 mi

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

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0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic00000
1
ODI 10064582 · 33,204 mi

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

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
ODI 10212785

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

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000
1
ODI 10433111 · 136,131 mi

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

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

10 mentions · 6.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 74,339 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10031449 · 40,000 mi

THE VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONSUMER PAID OUT OF POCKET, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE 3 DAYS PRIOR. THE CONSUMER PAID FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE, IN ADDITION TO THE DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT ONE MONTH AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THREE DAYS AFTER THAT SERVICE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *AK *SCC *NLM

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ODI 10126377 · 52,000 mi

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 …

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ODI 10151207 · 78,678 mi

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

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

8 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 140,000 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10088352

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

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ODI 10212785

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

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ODI 10237413 · 110,000 mi

THERE IS A RECENT RECALL FOR CERTAIN AUDI MODELS AS REFERENCED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE08008. THIS BEGINS WITH MODEL YEAR 2001 A6 AUDI CARS WITH THE 2.7 ENGINE. I OWN A 2000 MODEL A6 2.7 AND AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE IS A GASOLINE SMELL THAT JUST BEGAN AND BY INSPECTION FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SLIGHT LEAK (NOT DRIPPING) FROM THE TOP AREA OF THE TANK AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE THAT MY CAR IS ALSO HAVING A VERY RARE SLOW GAS LEAK BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. T…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

3 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 82,312 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10147381 · 66,624 mi

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

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ODI 10166063 · 98,000 mi

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

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ODI 8022676

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

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 52,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10126377 · 52,000 mi

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 …

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ODI 8022676

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

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 114,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10193702 · 114,000 mi

THE LCD IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHICH DISPLAYS ANY WARNING LAMPS WAS FAILING. THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. WITHOUT USE OF THIS DISPLAY I WILL NOT KNOW IF I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT OR SO FORTH. I KNOW OVER 100 PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ,AND I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. *AK

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 66,450 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10010522 · 66,450 mi

CYLINDER HEADS (V-6, 2.7 LITER, 5-VALVE) ARE LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENDS IN AN AREA WHICH IS PLUGGED WITH A "BALL SEAL" PRESSED IN PLACE DURING MFG. OIL DRIPS ONTO EXHAUST CAUSING CAUSING MODERATE TO SEVERE SMELL OF BURNING OIL INSIDE AND AROUND VEHICLE. DEALER MECHANICS WERE ABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM BY INSERTING SPECIAL DYE IN THE OIL AND CHECKING WITH A BLACKLIGHT, AND STATE HEADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER DENIES DEFECT AND SUGGESTS THIS AS A NORMAL WEAR ITEM, BUT THERE ARE NO MOVING PARTS. I AM WORRIED ABOUT COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SEALS RE…

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 55,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10153369 · 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY SMOKY INSIDE. THE POWER STEERING AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION IT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND THE CAB FILLED WITH SMOKE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE BATTERY WAS ENGAGED; FLAMES WERE DETECTED FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED …

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b