2001 Audi A6 engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Audi A6 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The insulated hear shield around the catalytic converter started a slow burn and excessive smoke, causing a fire alarm, while the car was parked at my work place. The fire company responded and put the fire out. The incident happened a second time. Updated 01/30/12 *bf”
filed Jan 25, 2012
“Audi a6 quattp with twin turbo, oil pump failure due to "coking" from turbos. Exact same problem as the recall on the 1.8 turbo engine. I feel that my engine should be included even though it is a 2.7 litre engine. *tr”
filed Jan 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 A6 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 A6 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 A6 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 A6 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 A6 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 A6 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 A6 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 A6 | 15 | 17% |
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.