1998 Audi A6 fuel system, gasoline problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Audi A6 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing an issue with my vehicle that was recalled by the factory audi ag but my vehicle was not listed as one of the recalled vehicle. I am afraid of getting stranded due to an improper fuel reading. Please address this accordingly, thank you. *tr”
filed Feb 25, 2010
“I purchased a used 98 audi a6 pn 4/28/07. When I purchased the car, the only issues with the car were this gassy smell inside the car when you turn on the heat, and a smoke coming from the some pipe. My mechanic told me that the breather was cut, and it had to be replaced . After fixing the problem…”
filed May 6, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V157000 · May 3, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 A6 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 A6 | 5 | 14% |
| 2003 A6 | 16 | 24% |
| 2002 A6 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 A6 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 A6 | 14 | 9% |
| 1999 A6 | 26 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.