Complaints
276
Crashes
14
Fires
23
Injuries
16
Fatalities
2
Recalls
1
Worst 1999 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:94,775 mi
Fires:9
#217 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
#314 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:163,667 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | 9 | 94,775 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 163,667 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 11 | — | — | 82,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 10 | 1 | — | 90,048 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 10 | — | — | 50,737 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 2 | — | 96,700 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 8 | — | 7 | 76,282 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 62,908 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 7 | — | — | 76,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 84,060 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 104,935 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | 1 | 108,930 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
94,775
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
163,667
Fuel System, Other
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,048
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,737
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,700
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
76,282
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,908
Structure:Body:Bumpers
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,333
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,060
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,935
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,930
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1999 Audi A6
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~106,857 vehicles.
20V056000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~106,857 affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Other Audi A6 Years
1999 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Audi A6 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Audi A6 has 276 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Audi A6?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (17 complaints, avg 94,775 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (17 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 163,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Audi A6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,125 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Audi A6?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Audi A6 include 14 crash-related reports, 23 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 106,857 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Audi A6?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Audi A6 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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