1996 AUDI A6

2 recalls, 71 complaints - 48 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence

ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

39,300 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence

SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

24,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

71 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	3
AIR BAGS	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS	2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT	1
POWER TRAIN	1

Incident date: Dec 31, 2017

TAKATA RECALL NOTICE TO SAY AIRBAG UNSAFE

Incident date: Jun 5, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAME INOPERABLE IN VARIOUS POSITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V017000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2016

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Incident date: Feb 11, 2014

ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 11TH 2014, MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL WHEN HER VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. SHE BELIEVES SHE WAS GOING BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND TOPPED OUT AT 70 BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN. SHE STATED TO... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 1999

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE ON POSITION ON ITS OWN. THE KEY REMAINED IN THE STARTING POSITION, CAUSING SEVERAL COMPONENTS TO FAIL. TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STARTER WOULD DISENGAGE. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT RELEASE AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING T... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED RECALLS FOR HIS VEHICLE AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED. HE ASKED FOR THE REPAIR RECORDS, BUT THEY WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2008

IGNITION SWITCH GETS STUCK IN ON POSITION CAUSING LIGHTS, RADIO, WIPERS NOT TO FUNCTION. STARTER ALSO REMAINS ON CAUSING BURN OUT. *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT FAILURES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND TURN SIGNALS. BASED ON THE VIN, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2007

Incident date: Feb 27, 2007

1996 AUDI A6 IGNITION GETS STUCK AND STARTER STAYS ON. LIGHTS, AIR, WIPERS, ETC, WILL NOT WORK. THIS PROBLEM WAS A MAJOR RECALL ON OTHER AUDIS OF THE SAME YEAR BUT MY VIN # DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR SOME REASON. *TR

Incident date: Mar 8, 2007

I WAS DRIVING AN 1996 AUDI A6 ON HIGHWAY 95 IN FLORIDA AT ABOUT 7PM ON THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2007. TRAVELING ABOUT 73 MPH. THE LEFT FRONT TIRES TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ITSELF. THIS CAUSED ME TO DANGEROUSLY SWERVE IN TRAFFIC. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW A GREAT DEAL OF DAMAGE DONE ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1996 A4 HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. ***NAR*** *TS RECALL 06V403 REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH SEEMS TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE HEADLAMP AND WIPER FAILURES. THE 1996 A4 HAS BEEN RECALL BUT NOT THE A6. *NM

Incident date: Dec 11, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLIGHT, AND WINDSHIELD WIPER FAIL TO OPERATE. WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, THE COMPONENTS WERE FUNCTIONAL AGAIN. A NHTSA RECALL, #96V017000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE YEARS AGO CONCERNING, THE IGNITION SWITCH ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT RETURN AUTOMATICALLY TO THE RUN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY TWIST THE IGNITION CYLINDER BACK INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE REMEDY FOR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2005

MY 1996 AUDI A6 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COME ON. REPEATED VISITS TO AUDI DEALER. SPENT SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF $ WITH NO SUCESS. I NOW VISIT THEM EVERY WEEK TO HAVE IT TURNED OFF TO COME ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. I WILL BE THINKING OF RIDING OF THR CAR AND GOING BACK TO HONDA'S. THEY HAVE NEVER FAILED ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2004

MY 1996 AUDI A6 HAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH AS DESCIRBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIN ID NUMBER : 96V017000, WHICH APPLIES TO MY CAR'S MODEL YEAR. HOWEVER MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER SEEMS TO FALL RIGHT OUTSIDE THE RANGE DESCRIBED BY AUDI AS THE AFFECTED RANGE, AUDI USA REFUSES TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM UNDER T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2004

IGNITION SWITCH IS CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS/INTERIOR LIGHTS/HEAT, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Incident date: Jun 2, 2002

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT REMAINS ON DESPITE REPEATED VISITS TO THE DEALER. FIRST IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILED "VACCUM LINE," BUT THREE MONTHS LATER THE SAME "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME BACK. CORRECTIVE MEASURES HAVE SINCE INCLUDED THE CHANGE OF: OXYGEN SENSORS, FUEL LINES, AND A NEW BATTERY. THE LIGHT IS... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2004

CLIMATE CONTROL AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT ALWAYS WORK UPON START-UP UNLESS THE IGNITION KEY IS "JIGGLED" INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. APPEARS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE MODELS AND UNFORTUNATELY, MY VIN # IS JUST OUT OF THE ORIGIANL RECALL RANGE OF RECALL #96V0117000. *AK

Incident date: Aug 23, 2004

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAD BEEN DETERMINED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL 96V017000 FOR IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER I... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2004

BATTERY EXPLOSION OCCURRED. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO BATTERY EXPLOSION, VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT RETURN COMPLETELY FROM START POSITION TO RUN POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR THE DRIVER TO MANUALLY RETURN THE KEY TO THE RUN POSITION. WHEN THE KEY WAS BETWEEN START AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED IGNITION SWITCH. (NAR) *LAB LIGHTS, HEAD LAMPS, HEATER & AC FUNCTIONS, WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL UNPREDICTABLY. *CB

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

Incident date: Jun 29, 2004

CONSUMER VEHICLE'S EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 96V017000. DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, AND COULD CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.*AK THE STARTER REMAINED ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. *NM

Incident date: Jun 29, 2004

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 96V017000. DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED, AND COULD CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. *AK STARTER STAYED ENGAGED WHEN VEHICLE WAS ALREADY RUNNING. *LA

Incident date: May 10, 2004

IGNITION SWITCH IS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AND CONSEQUENCE DESCRIBED IN IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 96V01700. *AK

Incident date: Jan 20, 2004

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING. WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING. (WAS REPLACED 40,000 MILES AGO). *LA

Incident date: Jan 20, 2004

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING. WATER PUMP STOPPED WORKING. (WAS REPLACED 40,000 MILES AGO). *LA

Incident date: Apr 15, 2003

AFTER DRIVING AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE SIGNAL LIGHTS/ HEAD LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Incident date: Apr 15, 2003

AFTER DRIVING AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE SIGNAL LIGHTS/ HEAD LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Incident date: Apr 15, 2003

AFTER DRIVING AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE SIGNAL LIGHTS/ HEAD LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Incident date: Apr 15, 2003

AFTER DRIVING AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE SIGNAL LIGHTS/ HEAD LIGHTS AND AIR CONDITIONER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH GOES PAST THE ACCESSORIES AND CAUSES SOME ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH

Incident date: Jun 1, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE IN HEAVY RAIN THE WIPER ARM LINKAGE CAME LOOSE. *LA

VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT START. ALSO, STALLED WHEN JIGGLING THE KEYS.*AK THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE RANGE, THEREFORE THE CONSUMER PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. RECALL#96V01... Read more

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH IGNITION SWITCH AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 017 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Incident date: Jun 17, 2003

NHTSA#96-V-017-000: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO THE VIN. *AK

Incident date: Nov 10, 2002

CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL#96V01700 IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. TS

Incident date: Oct 17, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE AIR BAG COULD BE INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Incident date: Mar 10, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS IGNITION SWITCH IS FAULTY CAUSING TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT TO WORK.*JB

IGNITION SWITCH WOULD FAIL TO GO INTO ORIGINAL POSITION. ALL THE ACCESORIES WOULD BECOME INOPERATIVE. STARTER WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY THIS FAILURE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 AUDI A6

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	23.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 AUDI A6

48 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
200000 WHEELS	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	4
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified

200000 WHEELS

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

Tightening wheel bolts

200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE

200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

200000 WHEELS

Tightening wheel bolts

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Audi Elsa Newsletter

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for serv

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AUDIO: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. CONDENSATION IS VISIBLE ON THE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, FRONT TURN SIGNAL OR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS. DAMP AIR SETTLES ON THE INSIDE OF A COLD LENS,

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

REPLACING DAMAGED CLIPS FOR FRONT BUMPER. *YC

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

ABS LIGHT (K47) ON DUE TO BATTERY JUMPING/CHARGING. *TW

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

THE MODEL LISTED ABOVE WILL BE EQUIPPED. WITH A NEW 'INTERIOR PROFILE' KEY AND LOCK SYSTEM.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A6

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL TANK LEAK

VOLKSWAGEN (VW) IS RECALLING CERTAIN VW PASSAT 4MOTION AND AUDI A6 QUATTRO AND ALLROAD QUATTRO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER CARS.VW VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 22, 2000 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005 AND AUDI VEHICLES SUBJECT TO RECALL WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2001 TO JUNE 1,... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998

DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. (VOA) CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V133) TO ADD A PLASTIC COVER TO THE TOP SECTION OF THE KNEE BOLSTER CROSSMEMBER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.THE SCOPE OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL COVERED MODEL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2004 WITH V... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND AUDI ALLEGE THAT, IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER, THE THROTTLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE.IN MARCH OF 2004, AUDI PERFORMED A SERIES OF TESTS TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THRO... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999

DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A KNEE BOLSTER LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, NEAR THE DRIVERS KNEES.A WIRING HARNESS IS ALSO LOCATED IN THE DASH, IN THAT SAME AREA.AUDI'S ANALYSIS OF 39 VEHICLES INDICATED THAT THE KNEE BOLSTER WAS RUBBING AGAINST THAT WIRING HARNESS.OVER TIME THE HARNESS SHEATHING ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD FIRE

OF THE 22 TOTAL COMPLAINTS, 11 WERE RECEIVED FOR THE 1999 MODEL YEAR AND 11 FOR THE 2000 MODEL YEAR. AUDI IS CONDUCTING TESTING TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN AND CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

STEERING WHEEL HEATER OVERHEATS

THIS PE WAS OPENED BASED ON FOUR ODI COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL OVERHEATS. VW HAS SHOWN THAT MOISTURE AND PRESPIRATION PERMEATE THE STEERING WHEEL COVER CAUSING THE HEATING ELEMENT TO CORRODE.THIS CORROSION MAY CAUSE A SMALL, LOCALIZED AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO EXPERIENCE A BRIEF DURATIO... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL EXPULSION

BY LETTER DATED MARCH 22, 1999, VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WOULD TAKE SAFETY RECALL ACTION TO CORRECT THE SPITBACK PROBLEM ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.BASED ON THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL ACTION (ODI 99V-058), THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

AUDI A6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A6 across all model years (1994, 2025).

143 Total Recalls

2,206 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

110 Reported Crashes

85 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

AUDI A6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	14	View
2025	2	11	View
2024	1	0	View
2023	1	2	View
2022	5	4	View
2021	11	21	View
2020	9	39	View
2019	7	194	View
2018	2	16	View
2017	3	24	View
2016	3	77	View
2015	4	29	View
2014	4	48	View
2013	6	79	View
2012	8	86	View
2011	3	26	View
2010	3	24	View
2009	4	22	View
2008	4	79	View
2007	4	63	View
2006	4	83	View
2005	3	119	View
2004	4	44	View
2003	7	85	View
2002	4	113	View
2001	7	148	View
2000	4	201	View
1999	9	276	View
1998	10	158	View
1997	2	26	View
1996 (current)	2	71
1995	2	22	View
1994	1	2	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1996 AUDI A6

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 AUDI A6

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 AUDI A6

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A6

AUDI A6 - All Years Overview

AUDI A6 - Year by Year

Other AUDI Models