Model year guide

2002 Audi A6 Avant

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Audi A6 Avant is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.

2002 Audi A6 Avant — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Audi A6 Avant at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Audi A6 Avant recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Audi A6 Avant.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Audi A6 Avant MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume36 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2002 Audi A6 Avant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 84

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 84.

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

Bulletin A0020362002047_1 · Equipment · Apr 2020

00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions

Bulletin A0019252011732_1 · Electrical System · Sep 2019

This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.

Bulletin A941791 2012749- · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2017

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

Bulletin SM 44-2017 EN · Equipment · Jun 2017

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

Bulletin A171782 2010043- · Engine · May 2017

Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based supplie…

Bulletin ATE-17-05 · Equipment · Mar 2017

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

Bulletin A441662 2010334- · Wheels · Oct 2016

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be pro…

Bulletin A201559 2011703- · Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2015

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the A6 AVANT/S6 AVANT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 is an executive car manufactured by the German company Audi since 1994. Now in its sixth generation, the successor to the Audi 100 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany, and is available in saloon and estate configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant. Audi's internal numbering treats the A6 as a continuation of the Audi 100 lineage, with the initial A6 designated as a member of the C4-series, followed by the C5, C6, C7, C8 and the C9. The related Audi A7 is essentially a Sportback (liftback) version of the C7-series and C8-series A6 but is marketed under its own separate identity and model designation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2002 Audi A6 Avant vehicles on record

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2002 Audi A6 Avant — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Audi A6 Avant have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Audi A6 Avant. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Audi A6 Avant get?

The 2002 Audi A6 Avant has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.