Worst 2004 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 93,156 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 84,824 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 99,784 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 3 | — | — | 23,733 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 131,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 89,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 1 | — | 141,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 50,850 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 31,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 81,850 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 40,706 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 103,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 78,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 119,898 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 33,516 mi |
Recalls for 2004 Audi A6
1 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
Other Audi A6 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi A6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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