2000 Audi A6 recalls and problems
The 2000 Audi A6 has 4 safety recalls and 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Audi A6 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Audi A6 recalls
Recall 20V-056: Air Bags
Problem: 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.
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.
Recall 06V-198: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
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.
Recall 04V-133: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
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.
Recall 01V-157: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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.
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 1-866-892-2834.
2000 Audi A6 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | |
| Tires | 15 | |
| Suspension | 13 | |
| Steering | 11 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 10
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 8
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 7
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 6
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 6
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 5
- Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 5
- Tires › Sidewall — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,040 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Audi A6 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Audi A6 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Audi A6: 20V-056 (air bags), 06V-198 (electrical system), 04V-133 (electrical system), 01V-157 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Audi A6?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (37 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,040 miles.
Are Audi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.