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2000 Audi A6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 148
Latest campaign: Jan 31, 2020

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Jun 5, 2006	06V198000 04V133000
Air bags	1	Jan 31, 2020	20V056000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 3, 2001	01V157000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 31, 2020Latest campaign


Jan 31, 202020V056000	Air bags: frontal driver side 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V056000 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 event of a crash. Risk 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. Remedy 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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT. Campaign NHTSA 20V056000 · Jan 31, 2020
Jun 5, 200606V198000	Electrical system THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V198000 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 EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. Risk THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V198000 · Jun 5, 2006
Mar 18, 200404V133000	Electrical system A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V133000 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. Risk A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA. Remedy 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 1-800-822-2834. Campaign NHTSA 04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
May 3, 200101V157000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V157000 What's wrong 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. Risk RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS. Remedy 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 RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 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. Campaign NHTSA 01V157000 · May 3, 2001

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Owner complaints by component148

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

148Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	36	24	0	8	1
Service brakes	29	20	2	0	3
Hydraulic	25	17	1	0	2
Engine and engine cooling	21	14	0	0	0
Fuel system	17	11	0	0	0
Gasoline	14	9	0	0	0
Tires	14	9	0	0	0
Steering	11	7	0	0	0
Suspension	11	7	0	0	0
Air bags	8	5	2	0	3
Power train	8	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	6	4	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	5	3	0	0	0
Electric	4	3	1	0	1

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“Gas is pouring out from the top of the gas tank”
Filed 05/21/2022 · ODI 11465549
Fuel/propulsion system
“Each time I fill the gas tank there is a strong smell of leaking gas. Not clearly identified the source but feel this is a significant safety risk.”
Filed 07/17/2017 · ODI 11005938
Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 audi a6. The contact noticed strong fumes entering the vents, which affected the contact's breathing. The contact was not able to use the heater or air conditioner.”
Filed 06/15/2016 · ODI 10874383

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2000 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Audi A6. The most recent, 20V056000 (reported January 31, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2000 Audi A6 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Audi A6?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 148 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Audi A6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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