Complaints
201
Crashes
5
Fires
8
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2000 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,940 mi
Fires:6
#211 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:52,000 mi
#310 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Avg mileage:72,266 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 6 | 80,940 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 10 | — | — | 72,266 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | — | — | 96,300 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 119,434 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 59,442 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 72,076 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 101,581 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 136,754 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 6 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 1 | 76,347 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 69,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
80,940
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,266
Instrument Cluster
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,300
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,434
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,442
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,076
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,581
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,754
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,347
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,250
Service Brakes, Electric
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2000 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.
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2000 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Audi A6 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Audi A6 has 201 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Audi A6?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 80,940 mi); Tire Defects (11 complaints, avg 52,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module (10 complaints, avg 72,266 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 2000 Audi A6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,929 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Audi A6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Audi A6 include 5 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 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 2000 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 2000 Audi A6?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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