Major Problems with Audi A6 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Audi A6 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the A6. Older A6 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Audi A6 Problems

AIR BAGS
2008 Audi A6 July 14, 2018 Victims: 4 Mileage: 134000 miles

I was involved in a passenger side impact accident where the passenger side curtain did not deploy. the impacting vehicle was traveling above 35mph when it struck. there were no skid marks nor any attempt to slow the vehicle before impact. both vehicles were totaled in the collision. all passengers in both vehicles (1 driver/ 1 passenger) were transported to the hospital for injuries. the vehicle is currently located at iaai in baltimore. https://www.iaai.com​/vehicle?itemid=2884​8576&rownumber=16&lo​adrecent=true

AIR BAGS
2002 Audi A6 December 5, 2003 Victims: 2

Wet roads, acceleration up hill, car slid over hill crashed into several trees, restrained fs passenger with severe bone, soft tissue and nerve damage. no airbag deployment, question of seatbelt failure. statute soon to expire, manufacturer will not respond re:testing possible faulty parts. *jb

AIR BAGS
2002 Audi A6 December 5, 2003 Victims: 2

Audi a-6, 2000, wet road conditions, aproximately 36 degrees, steep hill car slid off road, down embankment front/side crash no airbag deployment and question of seatbelt failure restrained fs passenger with comminuted, segmental humerus fracture, nerve and soft tissue damage car sat in garage for 10 months, audi refused to respond to correspondance about possible failure of vehicle. *ak

What is the most common problem with Audi A6?

Overall the worst problem with Audi A6 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific A6 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 262 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 120 ENGINE 55 STEERING 42 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 40 TANK ASSEMBLY 35 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 32 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31 POWER TRAIN 31 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 31 TIRES 31 ENGINE 28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 24 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 21 SERVICE BRAKES 21 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 18 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 18 SIDEWALL 17 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 16 SEATS 16 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 16 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 16 SEAT BELTS 14 FRONTAL 14 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 14 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 13 STRUCTURE 12 IGNITION 12 SUSPENSION 11 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 11 BUMPERS 10 FUEL PUMP 9 EXHAUST SYSTEM 9 GASOLINE 9 WHEELS 8 FRONT 8 VISIBILITY 7 EQUIPMENT 7 BODY 7 ROTOR 7 COOLING SYSTEM 7 RIM 7 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 7 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 7 HEADLIGHTS 6 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 6 CONTROL ARM 6 WIRING 5 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 5 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 5 UPPER ARM 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 WINDSHIELD 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 MASTER CYLINDER 4 MECHANICAL 4 PARKING BRAKE 4 TREAD/BELT 4 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 SWITCH 4 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 4 CRUISE CONTROL 4 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 4 LOWER ARM 4 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 4 RETRACTOR 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 ELECTRICAL 3 TURN SIGNAL 3 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 3 LOCK 3 FRONT UNDERHOOD 3 ABS WARNING LIGHT 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 UPPER BALL JOINT 3 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 FRONT PASSENGER 3 DOOR 2 DELIVERY 2 DISC 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 SWITCH 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 VACUUM 2 STARTER ASSEMBLY 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 HYDRAULIC 2 MOUNTING 2 LABELS 2 FLASHER UNIT 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 FRONT 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 REAR/OTHER 1 SWITCH 1 PADS 1 CHILD SEAT 1 RECLINER 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 ANCHORAGE 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 REAR 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 CABLES 1 RACK AND PINION 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 MOTOR 1 INJECTORS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 EXTERIOR 1 RELAY 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 FAN 1 HORN 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 SEAL 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 COLUMN 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 LINKAGES 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 ROTOR 1 DELIVERY 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 CONNECTING 1 VALVE 1 INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER 1
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