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1994 Audi A6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 Audi A6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Audi A6 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1994 Audi A6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 96V-017 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles

Risk. SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other A6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A6 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Audi A6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAKPE99065 · closed Mar 31, 2000
    Led to recall 00V-068
In owners' words

What A6 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS AND MAKING SUDDEN STOPS VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN, AND AFTER 60 SECONDS RETURN TO NORMAL CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 871607 · Sep 27, 2000

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