1996 Audi A6 electrical system problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Audi A6 — 75% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 audi a6. The contact stated that the ignition switch became inoperable in various positions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 96v017000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”
filed Aug 5, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 audi a6. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. The contact stated that he attempted to turn the key in the ignition, but the key would not return to the on position on its own. The key remained in the starting position, causing several components to fail…”
filed Jun 19, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 A6 | 17 | 71% |
| 2019 A6 | 84 | 74% |
| 2017 A6 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 A6 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 A6 | 3 | 14% |
| 2014 A6 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 A6 | 7 | 13% |
| 2012 A6 | 13 | 22% |
| 2011 A6 | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 A6 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 A6 | 7 | 10% |
| 2007 A6 | 6 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.