2000 Audi A6: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Audi A6: 4 recalls, 148 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #01V157000 · 2001 · 70,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank lead to safety problems.
The 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 Vehicle recall #04V133000 · 2004 · 172,866 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
The 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…
Electrical Vehicle recall #06V198000 · 2006 · 70,512 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: This condition could lead to overheating or fire.
The fix: Dealers will reroute the wiring harness by installing a jumper wiring harness. The recall began on December 16, 2006.
Airbags Vehicle recall #20V056000 · 2020 · 106,857 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (vw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 tt roadster, 2000 tt coupe, 1999 Audi a8, 1998-2000 Audi a6, and 1999-2000 Audi a4 vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators May absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag May not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 8 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (36): the most common themes are fire / smoke (11), electrical failure (10), leaks (5).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (25): the most common themes are warning light on (4), brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Engine & cooling (21): the most common themes are warning light on (6), noise or vibration (4), leaks (4).
- Fuel system (14): the most common themes are leaks (10), stalls / loses power (2), fire / smoke (2).
The 2000 Audi A6 has 148 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 33 A6 model years for complaints (2.9× the average A6 year). Complaints peaked in 2004 (18 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 77,040 miles. Neighboring years: 1999 (217 complaints, 9 recalls), 2001 (113 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Audi A6 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2000 Audi A6. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Audi A6 problems?
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (36), brakes (hydraulic) (25), engine & cooling (21).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Audi A6 get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (2.8 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2000 Audi A6 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.