2001 Audi A6 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Audi A6 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a6. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, there was a clicking noise emerging from the center of the dashboard. All the warning indicators illuminated and smoke started to emerge from the vents. The vehicle was turned off and evacuated. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 22, 2015
“I have a 2001 audi a6 quattro 2.8l with p1411 and p1423 dtc codes. I am hearing it is a vacuum hose or combi value problems from what I am reading, common to this model, but I have had several mechanics look at it and not want to tackle it. In a recent forum I was told many of the items I have…”
filed Apr 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN…Campaign 06V198000 · Jun 5, 2006
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH…Campaign 04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
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 2001 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.