2002 AUDI A6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

113

Owner Complaints

10 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 AUDI A6

The 2002 AUDI A6 has received a total of 113 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 AUDI A6

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2002 AUDI A6, potentially affecting up to 317,610 vehicles.

Recall 11V267000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 5,992 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Recall 08V157000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

| 68,240 vehicles affected

Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. 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...

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Recall 06V198000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 70,512 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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Recall 04V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 172,866 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Consequence: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL...

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 AUDI A6

113 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 AUDI A6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 1 Fire 11 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Engine
Complaints: 5
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11420657 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.
#11420657 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
WHEN I FIRST GOT THE VEHICLE IT WOULD START WITH NO ISSUES AND NOW IT WONT START AN I CANT FIGURE OUT WHY AND NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE REASON I CANT THINK OF WHAT ELSE IT COULD BE IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL OR SOMETHING TO GET STARTED.
#11405964 | AIR BAGS | | 85,000 miles Crash 3 Injuries 1 Death
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021, MR. TRAVIS WAS TRAVELING ON I-70 IN VANDALIA ILLINOIS WHEN HE WAS REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEEDS BY MR. FREE. MR. TRAVIS' 2002 AUDI A6 SUSTAINED SERIOUS DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR. TRAVIS SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH.
#11354327 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 150,499 miles
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SHORTING OUT AND CRACKING AND BARE WIRES TOUCHING
#11325248 | ENGINE | | 18,000 miles
I PARKED MY CAR TO DETAIL IT AND AFTER I WENT TO DRIVE TO THE STORE AND MY CAR WASN'T REACHING ABOVE 4000 RPMS AND WOULDN'T GO OVER 60 MPH ...ITS ACTING LIKE THERE IS A REV LIMITER AND THROW 2 NEW CODES...NEVER GOT ENGINE BAY WET JUS OUTER BODY OF VEHICLE ...DIAGNOSTIC CODES ARE P0322 AND P0421 I BELIEVE ONE IS FOR THE ENGINE IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR NO SIGNAL AND ALSO CATALYTIC SYSTEM BELOW THRESHOLD BANK 1 .....AFTER I PARKED CAR AGAIN I TRIED TO START AND NOTHING HAPPENED ....I'VE BOUT NEW C.O.P'S ....AND STILL NOTHING I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND ALSO NOTICE THAT THE FUEL FILLER JUST INSIDE THE PORT WAS ALL CRACKED AND WHEN I FILLED WITH FUEL ITS LEAKED ALOT OF MY GAS ...THE *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2002 AUDI A6

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 AUDI A6 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 AUDI A6

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 AUDI A6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SM 48-2022 — EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

AWA-08-04 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN 2001-2004 MODEL YEAR AUDI VEHICLES. *PE

08012007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE AIR PLENUM AREA TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE. *KB

0506 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

COOLANT LEAKING FROM REAR COOLANT PIPE NIPPLE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 AUDI A6

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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