2001 Audi A6 fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Audi A6 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a6 avant. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The failure progressed over time and the contact found a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking…”
filed Jan 12, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a6. The contact stated that he noticed a fuel leak near the fuel tank from under the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The…”
filed Nov 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 08V157000 · Apr 8, 2008
- 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% |
| 2000 A6 | 14 | 9% |
| 1999 A6 | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 A6 | 29 | 22% |
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.