Model year guide

2001 Audi A6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Audi A6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 36 on record.

2001 Audi A6 — representative photo
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2001 Audi A6 at a glance

Safety recalls7
Owner complaints113
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$1,688

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2001 Audi A6 recalls 7

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #11V267000 · 03/05/2011

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, …

Fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #08V157000 · 08/04/2008

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY …

Fix: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #06V198000 · 05/06/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Tires NHTSA Campaign #03V143000 · 07/04/2003

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer NHTSA Campaign #01V202000 · 18/06/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #01V157000 · 03/05/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS …

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #04V133000 · 18/03/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-8…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2001 Audi A6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2001 Audi A6 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2001 Audi A6 worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,688
High
$3,000

From 33 comparable 2001 Audi A6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Audi A6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

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.

2001 Audi A6 trims & engines on record

Trims
2.7T quattro · 4.2 quattro · 2.8 quattro · 2.8 · 2.8 Avant quattro
Engines
2.7L 6-cyl 250 hp · 2.8L 6-cyl 200 hp · 4.2L 8-cyl 300 hp

2001 Audi A6 vehicles on record

2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8 quattroWAUEH64B91N139025 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUZL64B81N145110 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED54B01N084857 2001 Audi A6 2.8 quattroWAUEH54B41N002732 2001 Audi A6 2.8 Avant quattroWAULH64B61N145114 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUZL64B41N145914 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B11N102949 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8WAUBH64B01N071765 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B51N087968 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B61N147076 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B01N008044 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUZL64B81N146693 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B11N054871 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8 quattroWAUEH64B01N018108 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 4.2 quattroWAUZL54B21N141158 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B41N162711 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8 quattroWAUEH64B31N165698 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B71N057354 2001 Audi A6 2.8 Avant quattroWAULH54B51N014265 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B61N097876 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B21N005436 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.7T quattroWAUED64B81N002962 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8 quattroWAUEH64B01N005830 2001 Audi A6 2001 Audi A6 2.8WAUBH64B71N154092

Other Audi A6 model years

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2001 Audi A6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Audi A6 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Audi A6?

Based on 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Audi A6 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Audi A6 at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2001 Audi A6 worth?

Comparable 2001 Audi A6 listings run roughly $600–$3,000, typically around $1,688 (from 33 vehicles).

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