Audi A6 Avant 2004
Model A6 Avant made in 2004 by Audi got 28 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 engine and engine cooling. 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 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V198000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 08/01/1997 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 70512 | 12/16/2006 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/05/2006 | 06/07/2006 | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to overheating or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen (audi) recall no. jn.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | Audi: 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 information | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | Audi: 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 t | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | Audi: 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. *pe | 05/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20036582 | 02/26/2007 | 10022142 | Loses power or will not move after stop. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 20056243 | 02/26/2007 | 10022141 | Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb | 07/06/2007 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| TSB-44-08-14 | 11/19/2008 | 10027923 | Audi: 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. *pe | 02/20/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V157000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| PE08008 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/31/2008 | 05/30/2008 | FUEL TANK LEAK | 08V156000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 audi a6 avant. the contact stated the check engine light had been coming on for some time. the dealer stated they did not have to worry about it, because the vehicle will continue to run and the worse that could happen is that it would stall. while traveling 65 mph the contact swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle started to rock back and forth and there was a loss of brakes. this caused the contact to hit the guard rails on both the driver and passenger sides. the vehicle then tipped on its side and went into a ravine. the engine was still running and the wheels on the vehicle were still spinning. the air bags did not deploy and caused the contact to receive injuries to their collar bone, ribs, a concussion and loss of teeth. the police said they feel the brake failed on the vehicle and the contact was given a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a body shop and the contact was told by the dealer that it seemed like there was a problem with the computer. the vehicle has since been ruled destroyed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages was 190000.rl5 | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 40706 | 1 | |
| My audi dealer informed me of a failure in the passenger side airbag and it had to be replaced at a cost of $931.99, i have owned this car since new and it is accident fee. this is failure of a major safety item and should be looked at. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Upon turning the key in the ignition, a loud pop was heard and smoke began to escape from under the hood. after opening the hood it appeared that the battery had in some way exploded. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 audi a6 avant. the contact stated the check engine light had been coming on for some time. the dealer stated they did not have to worry about it, because the vehicle will continue to run and the worse that could happen is that it would stall. while traveling 65 mph the contact swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle started to rock back and forth and there was a loss of brakes. this caused the contact to hit the guard rails on both the driver and passenger sides. the vehicle then tipped on its side and went into a ravine. the engine was still running and the wheels on the vehicle were still spinning. the air bags did not deploy and caused the contact to receive injuries to their collar bone, ribs, a concussion and loss of teeth. the police said they feel the brake failed on the vehicle and the contact was given a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a body shop and the contact was told by the dealer that it seemed like there was a problem with the computer. the vehicle has since been ruled destroyed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages was 190000.rl5 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/18/2010 | 78100 | ||
| I am writing about my 2004 a6 avant, which has 78,000 miles. at a recent oil service at an independent garage, it was suggested that there was a problem with the catalytic converters. exhaust was leaking from both sides, i was told. i took the car to my audi dealer, where they checked the exhaust system. the mechanic who examined the car concurred that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. under a federally mandated warranty, the catalytic converters are covered for eight years or 80,000 miles. yet the dealer has declined to cover replacement because the check engine light was not on. i was given a repair estimate of $2,400. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Car's engine stopped while at a red light. would not start after failure. ultimately, cause was determined to be a failed fuel pump. i saw that there was a recall on the fuel pump for 2003 a6 models including 3l vehicles, but not for 2004 models.] | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Sudden loss of engine power while driving a 2004 audi a6 avant on highway 280 south in northern california. the car suddenly lost all engine power and stalled on the highway. the car stopped before reaching the highway curb. the highway police who came by seeing the flashers on the car assisted is pushing the car safely into the highway curb area. the car had to be towed to the dealer for diagnostics and repairs. the dealer identified that the fuel pump had failed. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 audi a6 avant. the contact stated the check engine light had been coming on for some time. the dealer stated they did not have to worry about it, because the vehicle will continue to run and the worse that could happen is that it would stall. while traveling 65 mph the contact swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle started to rock back and forth and there was a loss of brakes. this caused the contact to hit the guard rails on both the driver and passenger sides. the vehicle then tipped on its side and went into a ravine. the engine was still running and the wheels on the vehicle were still spinning. the air bags did not deploy and caused the contact to receive injuries to their collar bone, ribs, a concussion and loss of teeth. the police said they feel the brake failed on the vehicle and the contact was given a ticket for driving an unsafe vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a body shop and the contact was told by the dealer that it seemed like there was a problem with the computer. the vehicle has since been ruled destroyed. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages was 190000.rl5 | |||