repaired · 2023 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
2000 Audi A6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2000 Audi A6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-056 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Charlie from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Audi A6 has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
25Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
21Engine and engine cooling
14Tires
14Fuel system, gasoline
12Suspension
11Steering
8Power train
8Air bags
3712 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 36 | 9 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 25 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 0 |
| Tires | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Suspension | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 37 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2000 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
Electrical system
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 electrical system complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles17under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Audi A6, and the recalls they led to.
- DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRELed to recall 04V-133
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKETNo recall
- DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD FIRENo recall
- DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRELed to recall 06V-198
In owners' words
What A6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES ENTERING THE VENTS, WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING, A FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE DASHBOARD AND SMOKE CONSUMED THE INSIDE OF THE…
FIRST THE CAR RAN HOT NO TEMP HAVE CAME ON HAD TO REPLACE MOTOR.....THE COOLING FAN BROKE MADE OF PLASTIC AND CUT MY SERPENTINE BELT INTO......THEN THE CAR FLOODED AND RUINED THE COMFORT CONTROL MODULE HAD TO REPLACE THIS NOW THE FRONT AXEL IS BROKE AND THE BOOTS FELL APART AND THE BALL JOINTS ARE…
WHEN MOVING THE STEERING COLUMN UP OR DOWN SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND GET A BURNING SMELL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Own a 2000 A6?
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