2001 AUDI A6 Electrical System Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Electrical System Issues in the 2001 AUDI A6

5 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 AUDI A6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10706578 |
I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LISTED WERE RECALL ITEMS-INCLUDING VACUUM HOSES. YES, MANY WERE, THERE WAS EVEN A LAW SUIT WITH AUDI, THAT AUDI DENIED MY CLAIM AND PAID SEVERAL ON. I APPEALED AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND AND DID NOT DEFINE WHY THEY REFUSED TO COVER IT. AUDI STILL HAS YET TO COVER THE VEHICLE IN THE PROFESSIONAL MANNER I EXPECTED. MY LIFE BURDENS ARE ENOUGH, I DO NOT NEED A CAR MANUFACTURER OR DEALER TO YANK ME AROUND, THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 205,000 MILES, BECAUSE I PAID OUTRAGEOUS CAR REPAIRS...
#10465697 |
CENTER DISPLAY LCD PANEL IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FADES OUT PARTICULARLY IN WARM WEATHER AND THE INFORMATION IT PROVIDES CANNOT BE READ. SINCE SOME OF THE INFORMATION SHOWN IN THIS DISPLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE THE FAILURE OF THE DISPLAY TO BE ADEQUATELY LEGIBLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
#10382811 |
I OWN A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM HAS FADED TO A POINT N WHICH IT IS NO LONGER READABLE. SINCE ALL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION IF DISPLAYED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM I AM AFRAID DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE MAY OCCUR. *TR
#10315548 | Fire
2001 AUDI A6. LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR
#10121191 | Fire
DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VENTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED THE CAR AND CALL 911. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR PRIOR WARNING TO THIS FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING AND DO NOT HAVE THE REPORT. *JB COOLANT BOTTLE LEAKED, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT BULB BLEW OUT. *NM

Other 2001 AUDI A6 Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Tires 10 complaints Air Bags 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report