Worst 2001 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Tire Defects
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 48,200 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 46,467 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 66,925 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 41,369 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 4 | 1 | 62,631 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | 96,057 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 93,596 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 42,347 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Audi A6
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,992 vehicles.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
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2001 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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