1997 AUDI A6

2 recalls, 26 complaints - 51 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

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN IMPROPERLY LOCKING SEAT BELT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.

12 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 5 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jan 24, 2017

1997 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. FILLED UP WITH GAS AT 8PM, PARKED CAR IN DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF GARAGE. BY 2PM NEXT DAY THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS (NEARLY 1/2 TANK) LOCATED UNDER THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE CAR PAST THE WHEELS MORE THEN 2 FT ON BOTH SIDES. THE FUMES COULD SMELT OVER 5 FT AWAY. I'M POSITIVE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2013

IGNITION SWITCH STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND WIPERS TO STOP WORKING. CAR STILL OPERATES AND IS A DANGER IF DRIVING WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS OR WIPERS WITHOUT KNOWING. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THIS MODEL AND UNDERSTAND THE A4 HAD A RECALL FOR ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2013

THE REAR SEAT WAS SHIFTED BY THE OCCUPANT TO ATTACH A CHILD'S CAR SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEATBELT MOUNTING BRACKETS. THE SPRING WIRES UNDER THE REAR SEAT CONTACTED BOTH POSTS OF THE BATTERY UNDER THE SEAT, IGNITING A FIRE, WHICH SPREAD THROUGH THE ENTIRE REAR SEAT OF THE CAR. THE SUSPENSI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 28, 2013

Fire

Incident date: Jan 2, 2009

I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH ON MY CAR - A 97/AUDI/AUDI A6 WHITE RCO129. THE KEY TURNS TOO FAR AND YOU HAVE TO SHIFT IT BACK TO GET THE GAUGES/ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES (WIPERS, AIR CONDITIONER, HEADLIGHTS, ETC.) TO FUNCTION PROPERLY AGAIN. COULD THIS BE RELATED TO THE 1994-1996 A6 R... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2009

Incident date: Jul 8, 2008

1997 AUDI A6, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0327-89

Fire

Incident date: Feb 7, 2007

1997 AUDI A6 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - STUCK THROTTLE. ONLY WAY TO STOP CAR FROM MOVING WAS TO TURN OFF IGNITION. AUDI DEALER (SUDS - NORMAL, ILLINOIS) FOUND ICE IN THROTTLE HOUSING AND WAS FAMILIAR WITH PROBLEM ON OTHER LIKE-MODEL AUDIS. IF I DID NOT HAVE PRESENCE OF MIND TO TURN OFF ENGINE I WOULD... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE CLOUDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE MIRRORS WAS PEELING. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - THE DEALER REFUSED TO RE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2005

ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLAINT ID 345606/RECALL ID#00V317000 AUDI 1997 A6 WAGON WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. I REPLACED MY IGNITION SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AND IT WOULD STAY ENGAGED AND THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THIS PARTICULAR TIME THE CAR WAS BEING STARTED AND IT BURST IN TO FLAMES. THE FIRE ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 16, 2005

IGNITION SWITCH HAS MALFUNCTIONED MANY TIMES, CAUSING HEADLAMPS TO FLICKER OR SIMPLY NOT FUNCTION. THE SWITCH NOW HAS MALFUNCTIONED TO THE POINT OF NO LONGER ALLOWING THE HEADLAMPS TO FUNCTION. *NM

Incident date: Jul 14, 2004

I HAVE A "STICKY" IGNITION SWITCH, YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN IT BACK TO RUN OR THE STARTER STAYS ENGAGED. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM YET. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE AND WAS A RECALL ITEM ON OTHER MODELS. *LA

Incident date: Jan 7, 2004

I DRIVE A 1997, A6 AUDI QUATTRO STATION WAGON. OVER THE PAST 2 WINTERS, I HAVE HAD 2 VERY SIMILAR INCIDENTS. ON EXTREMELY COLD MORNINGS WHILE DRIVING INTO WORK THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. EACH TIME I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, THROW THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT TO CAR OFF. *AK

Incident date: Jan 20, 2004

97 AUDI A6 AVANT HAS FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH THAT RESULTS IN FAILURE OF MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS . *AK

Incident date: Aug 27, 2002

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. IT'S A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM. GO TO HTTP://WWW.AUDIWORLD.COM/SEARCH/ AND PUT 'IGNITION SWITCH' IN AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM AND YET THERE'S A RECALL ON THE A4, BUT NOT THE A6.*AK

Incident date: Feb 15, 2002

AUDI OF AMERICA REPLACED IGNITION SWITCHES ON 1997 A4 MODEL CARS AS PART OF A RECALL PROGRAM. THE 1997 AUDI A6 USES THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH AS THE AUDI A4, BUT THE A6 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL WITH THE A4. THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FAILING SWITCH ARE THE SAME WITH BOTH A4 AND A6 MODELS. IT WOULD SEE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2001

PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH BREAKS AND KEY WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF TURN SIGNALS, LIGHTS, WIPERS. ATTEMPTED RESET MY TURN CAR OFF WHILE MOVING.*AK

Incident date: Sep 28, 2001

BATTERY UNDER REAR SEAT SHORTED DUE TO MALFUNCTION OR CONTACT WITH WIRES ON BOTTOM OF SEAT CUSHION DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN BATTERY AND CUSHION. FIRE PRECEEDED BY LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF AND MOON ROOF OPENING AND CLOSING. SMOKE CAME UP FROM UNDER REAR SEAT WHERE MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHT... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 20, 2001

KEY DID NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH.*AK

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR CORRECTLY. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE.*AK

Incident date: Oct 23, 1998

NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH, 2 BATTERIES, 2 ALTERNATORS, A/C FAN RELAYS AND FANS, NUMEROUS WIRING "REROUTES"; PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. CAR LOOSES ELECTRICAL POWER WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. CANNOT BE RESTARTED.

Incident date: Oct 23, 1998

LOW BEAM DESIGN CAUSES THE HEADLIGHTS TO BE VERY DIM WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 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, 1997 AUDI A6

51 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10
200000 WHEELS	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	4
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	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.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

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.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. ABS and/or brake

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 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).

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

Google Maps Street View (NVLW))

203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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

200000 WHEELS

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ

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,

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL 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

021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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

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 (current)	2	26
1996	2	71	View
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

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1997 AUDI A6

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 AUDI A6

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 AUDI A6

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, AUDI A6

AUDI A6 - All Years Overview

AUDI A6 - Year by Year

Other AUDI Models