Model year
2000 Audi A6
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 148 complaints for the 2000 Audi A6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (19), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (10), TIRES (10). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 148 complaints
- 2001 113 complaints
- 2002 88 complaints
- 2003 66 complaints
- 2004 35 complaints
- 2005 91 complaints
- 2006 67 complaints
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 71 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 17 complaints
- 2011 21 complaints
- 2012 60 complaints
- 2013 52 complaints
- 2014 41 complaints
- 2015 22 complaints
- 2016 51 complaints
- 2017 20 complaints
- 2018 11 complaints
- 2019 114 complaints
- 2020 26 complaints
- 2021 18 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
Recalls
20V056000 · Jan 31, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN)…
06V198000 · Jun 5, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
01V157000 · May 3, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ…
Complaints
148 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 8, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02008 | BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Jan 23, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 |
| PE03035 | DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH;… | Jul 25, 2003 | Nov 25, 2003 |
| EA03025 | DRIVERS SIDE DASH FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS;… | Nov 25, 2003 | May 7, 2004 |
| RQ06003 | DRIVER'S SIDE DASH FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | Feb 27, 2006 | Jul 20, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 · 2.8L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 quattro · 2.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 quattro · 2.7L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 quattro · 2.8L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 quattro · 2.8L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 quattro · 4.2L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| A6 Avant quattro · 2.8L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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