Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Audi A6

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 113 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V267000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
5,992
Reported to NHTSA
2011-05-03
Owners notified
2011-06-21

Defect description

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Safety risk

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V157000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
68,240
Reported to NHTSA
2008-04-08
Owners notified
2008-06-27

Defect description

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Safety risk

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V198000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
70,512
Reported to NHTSA
2006-06-05
Owners notified
2006-12-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V133000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
172,866
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-18
Owners notified
2004-07-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Safety risk

A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags790,000 mi
Electrical system789,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling799,370 mi
Fuel system, gasoline776,000 mi
Vehicle speed control774,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition622,000 mi
Engine561,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system561,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic542,000 mi
Power train455,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine382,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3122,124 mi
Power train: automatic transmission32,000 mi
Structure355,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch280,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly240,691 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder24,300 mi
Unknown or other218,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood162,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner163,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump188,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor134,264 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip166,753 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc128,478 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor120,340 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist154,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Structure: frame and members192,764 mi
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs19,000 mi
Tires110,300 mi
Tires: tread/belt140,805 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal12,000 mi
Visibility1142,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.