KnownCarProblems2000 Audi A6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Audi A6, most often about the electrical (24% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles). It is the most complained-about A6 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2000 Audi A6 problems
Electrical
36 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Audi A6 avant. The contact stated that the instrument panel cluster failed. The coolant and oil temperature gauges were no longer operative. Half of the display was visible, which meant that critical information that needed to be displayed was no longer able to be seen. The contact took the…
Fuse number 14 blew, disabling the electric windows and moonroof. I consider it dangerous to drive with inoperative windows. Four visits to the Audi dealer were required before the problem was successfully fixed. The problem turned out to be the lumbar support mechanism in the passenger front seat chafing and…
Brakes
25 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
: the contact stated the vehicle lurched forward at a stop sign. The ABS and brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the antilock brake control module assembly was replaced.
Abs control module failure. Intermittent problem in which ABS light comes on, brake light comes on and flashes, and chime comes on. When this occurs it signifies that ABS system is not working because it has lost communication with the components. Diagnosed by Audi dealer as "ABS control module intermittently not…
Fuel system
23 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
There has been an Audi recall (opened 1/31/-8, closed 5/30/08) for Audi A6 models manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005. Your NHTSA action number is pe08008, recall campaign number is 08v157000. This involves very dangerous fuel tank cracks and leaks. The problem is, I have a 2000 Audi A6 with exactly the…
There is a recent recall for certain Audi models as referenced in NHTSA action number : pe08008. This begins with model year 2001 A6 Audi cars with the 2.7 engine. I own a 2000 model A6 2.7 and am having the same problem. There is a gasoline smell that just began and by inspection from underneath the car it appears…
Engine
21 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
At 61,000 miles turbo charger shaft shattered resulting in catastrophic failure, immediate loss of oil throughout engine and exhaust, loss of drivability and serious fire potential.
Near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in OBD. New triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee. Extended warentee never offered by Audi. Error codes include throttle housing and cam error. I have spent nearly $7,000 in 10 monthes on mechanical repairs and mechanic says that I need…
Wheels and tires
14 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: sidewall, rim.
Two separate tire failures from same brand/type of original equipment tires, first: january 22, 2003, second: april 28, 2003 both were sidewall blowouts. The first, on the right front wheel in january 2001, did not pose a safety hazard as it occurred while the car was parked in a garage. However, the 2nd, only three…
Tire failure; pirelli p6000 tires 255/40/17/zr; four failures in 3 years; the inside wall splits causing a flat; in the latest, the inside wall is so severely cracked, that the rubber is pulling away from the tire; tires are 10 months old, less than 15,000 miles; manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem.
Suspension
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Premature failure of both tie rod ends and all upper control arms in front suspension, resulting in loose steering, difficulty in maintaining lane position, and vibration in steering while driving and braking. All tie rod ends and front suspension upper control arms (4) required replacement; if left not replaced…
Failure of the front left tie rod and control arm in a 2000 Audi A6 quattro. Severe wobble causing near accident and vehicle in the ditch.
Steering
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, steering wheel/handle bar, rack and pinion.
Tie rod end failure. 2000 Audi A6; 52,000 miles. Tie rod ends were part of a recall campaign for 1998 and 1999 model years (2000 was not included), the part is / was reportedly corrected in later model years. Once covered under extended warranty provisions effective 4/30/2004 Audi no longer considers this a defective…
Premature failure of both tie rod ends and all upper control arms in front suspension, resulting in loose steering, difficulty in maintaining lane position, and vibration in steering while driving and braking. All tie rod ends and front suspension upper control arms (4) required replacement; if left not replaced…
Transmission
8 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
Near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in OBD. New triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee. Extended warentee never offered by Audi. Error codes include throttle housing and cam error. I have spent nearly $7,000 in 10 monthes on mechanical repairs and mechanic says that I need…
I own an Audi A6, 2000. The car has been in the shop for over 18 months and 2 1/2 years for a re-accruing check engine light. For over 50,000 miles the car has been serviced by Audi and Audi only. Recently the car went out of warranty, however the check engine light is still not resolved and both flow and Audi have…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Audi A6 recalls
Air bags: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed september 21, 2021. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69bt.
Full defect summary
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) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 s6 and s6 avant vehicles are all equipped with xenon low beam headlights and, therefore, are not longer affected by this recall.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
Fix: 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 began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: 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.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing fuel level sending units and replace them with fuel level sending units using a new alloy composed of gold, silver, and a small amount of nickel, which will not chemically react with sulfur. Vw/audi will also call back vehicles that were repaired under a previous recall last june in order to install the updated fuel sending units NHTSA 00v137/audi lb). Owner notification began may 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866
Full defect summary
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 full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Driver's side dash fire
Summary
Volkswagen of america, inc. (voa) conducted a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 04v133) to add a plastic cover to the top section of the knee bolster crossmember to prevent contact with the headlight switch wiring harness.the scope of the original recall covered model years 1998 through 2004 with vehicle production dates of august 1997 through december 2004.the office of defects investigation has received nine complaints alleging that after having the recall remedy performed, a fire started in the driver's side dashboard area.voa reports that if the plastic cover is not installed properly by the dealers, the headlight switch wiring harness could continue to contact the crossmember, resultin
Drivers side dash fire
Summary
The subject vehicles are equipped with a knee bolster located under the dash, near the drivers knees.a wiring harness is also located in the dash, in that same area.audi's analysis of 39 vehicles indicated that the knee bolster was rubbing against that wiring harness.over time the harness sheathing wears away and the wires come into contact with the metal knee bolster, resulting in a fire. Audi will conduct a safety recall on an expanded scope of audi a6 vehicles, to add a plastic cap to the top of the knee bolster bracket, which will prevent abrasion to the wiring harness. Audi will recall 186,000 my 1998-2004 audi a6 vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 24 warranty, field and consumer repor
Drivers side dashboard fire
Summary
Of the 22 total complaints, 11 were received for the 1999 model year and 11 for the 2000 model year. Audi is conducting testing to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
Brake and clutch pedal bracket
Questions about the 2000 Audi A6
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Audi A6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (36 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles); brakes (25 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); fuel system (23 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Audi A6 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 31, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Audi A6?
- It is the most complained-about A6 model year since 2000, with 148 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.