Worst 2002 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 5 | 1 | 101,750 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 2 | 88,958 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 87,638 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 77,666 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 29,767 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 82,542 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 106,720 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 55,075 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 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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2002 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Audi A6 reliable?
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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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