Audi A6 Avant 2002

Model A6 Avant made in 2002 by Audi got 23 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and electronic stability control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06V198000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCfrom 08/01/1997 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)7051212/16/2006ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC06/05/200606/07/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to overheating or fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolkswagen (audi) recall no. jn.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-00-10-0203/24/201010035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). troubleshooting information02/14/2011
TSB-01-09-0605/13/200910032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. this system uses t03/01/2010
TSB-01-08-3312/15/200810028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles. *pe05/27/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
2003658202/26/200710022142Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb07/06/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
TSB-44-08-1411/19/200810027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. all audi models included. *pe02/20/2009

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
PE08008VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/31/200805/30/2008FUEL TANK LEAK08V157000
 Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed.
PE08008VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/31/200805/30/2008FUEL TANK LEAK08V156000
 Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
PE08008VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/31/200805/30/2008FUEL TANK LEAK08V157000
 Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed.
PE08008VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC01/31/200805/30/2008FUEL TANK LEAK08V156000
 Volkswagen (vw) is recalling certain vw passat 4motion and audi a6 quattro and allroad quattro all-wheel drive passenger cars.vw vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from november 22, 2000 through may 31, 2005 and audi vehicles subject to recall were manufactured from june 2, 2001 to june 1, 2005.the nhtsa recall number for the vw vehicles is 08v-156 (vw also is correcting defects related to heat shield and fuel line hazards for these vehicles and for 1999-2000 passats in this recall action.)the nhtsa recall number for the audi vehicles is 08v-157.since 2006, odi has received 17 complaints of fuel leaking from the subject vehicles' fuel tanks.the 400 complaints shown above may include duplicate reports to odi and the manufacturer. while the consequence (fuel leaks from the top of the tank) is similar for both the passat and audi subject vehicles, differences in design and construction require a different remedy for each vehicle.on the passats, the ventilation line could have been installed improperly with tension and with an incorrectly positioned cable tie.the tension could cause cracked or broken nipples on the fuel tank rollover valve.on the audi vehicles, a material change (effective june 2, 2001) with different aging characteristics used for the rollover valve and the use of an inflexible aluminum ventilation line could cause cracking of the nipple on the rollover valve.vw is recalling all vehicles subject to these defects.it will inspect passats to ensure that the vent line is tension free and correct the installation if tension is found.if a crack or fuel leak is found, vw will replace the fuel tank.audi will repair all subject vehicles by reinforcing the fuel tank rollover valve with an epoxy adhesive.this investigation is closed.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
01/02/2011900001
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard. *tr
01/02/201190000
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/02/2011900001
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard. *tr
01/02/201190000
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
01/02/2011900001
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard. *tr
01/02/201190000
 After parking the car it caught on fire from the dashboard the firemen came and extinguished the fire and said it was from the electrical fire from the dashboard.
OPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
04/24/2012180879
 This car has been great to me. aside from a fuel pump going, just recently i was driving on the freeway and the car died. the epc light on the dash popped up and luckly i was able to coast to the side of the road. i attempted to start the car several times before calling aaa (15-20 min) while on the phone with aaa i attempted to start the car again and it fired right up. thinking it was just a one time issue i got back on the freeway where 10 mile or so later same the same thing happend. another 20 min of waiting before it cranked again at this point i was in a b ad area with my family and everyone was getting nervous. after it started the epc light stayed on this time and i experienced loss of power and the car coughed and stumbled terribly when i needed it most. i managed to make it home and let the car sit for a day. hoped in and it crancked right up. no problems 15 miles later it happend again. after talking with other valued audi owners and looking over the audi owner forums. i have found this to be a quite common problem with the audi across the range of there a series from 1997-2011. please help
(PWS)
04/24/2012180879
 This car has been great to me. aside from a fuel pump going, just recently i was driving on the freeway and the car died. the epc light on the dash popped up and luckly i was able to coast to the side of the road. i attempted to start the car several times before calling aaa (15-20 min) while on the phone with aaa i attempted to start the car again and it fired right up. thinking it was just a one time issue i got back on the freeway where 10 mile or so later same the same thing happend. another 20 min of waiting before it cranked again at this point i was in a b ad area with my family and everyone was getting nervous. after it started the epc light stayed on this time and i experienced loss of power and the car coughed and stumbled terribly when i needed it most. i managed to make it home and let the car sit for a day. hoped in and it crancked right up. no problems 15 miles later it happend again. after talking with other valued audi owners and looking over the audi owner forums. i have found this to be a quite common problem with the audi across the range of there a series from 1997-2011. please help
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04/24/2012180879
 This car has been great to me. aside from a fuel pump going, just recently i was driving on the freeway and the car died. the epc light on the dash popped up and luckly i was able to coast to the side of the road. i attempted to start the car several times before calling aaa (15-20 min) while on the phone with aaa i attempted to start the car again and it fired right up. thinking it was just a one time issue i got back on the freeway where 10 mile or so later same the same thing happend. another 20 min of waiting before it cranked again at this point i was in a b ad area with my family and everyone was getting nervous. after it started the epc light stayed on this time and i experienced loss of power and the car coughed and stumbled terribly when i needed it most. i managed to make it home and let the car sit for a day. hoped in and it crancked right up. no problems 15 miles later it happend again. after talking with other valued audi owners and looking over the audi owner forums. i have found this to be a quite common problem with the audi across the range of there a series from 1997-2011. please help