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11V267000 May 3, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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, 2...

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May 8, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My Audi A6 is experiencing symptoms of a documented and open recall at Audi, and Audi USA and the dealer are refusing to even evaluate the vehicle for recall status. The recall is a rollover valve nipple, with age and stress cracking can develop on the plastic fuel tank, causing a leak to occur. ...

May 8, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My Audi A6 is experiencing symptoms of a documented and open recall at Audi, and Audi USA and the dealer are refusing to even evaluate the vehicle for recall status. The recall is a rollover valve nipple, with age and stress cracking can develop on the plastic fuel tank, causing a leak to occur. ...

Aug 6, 2021 Air Bags Crash

I was driving about 67 on the open highway and was struck from behind by another vehicle. I lost control of my car and careened into a guard rail. I went unconscious and when I woke I was badly injured. All the air bags in car had deployed except for the driver's airbag. As a consequence, I sustaine...

Aug 6, 2021 Air Bags Crash

I was driving about 67 on the open highway and was struck from behind by another vehicle. I lost control of my car and careened into a guard rail. I went unconscious and when I woke I was badly injured. All the air bags in car had deployed except for the driver's airbag. As a consequence, I sustaine...

Dec 15, 2019 Air Bags 78,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Dec 15, 2019 Air Bags 78,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Oct 6, 2018 Wheels 180,000 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80 AROUND A CURVE WHEN I HEAR A LOUD NOISE O LOOKED AROUND AT THE OTHER CARS IN THE OTHER LANES TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY WERE LOOKING AT ME WONDERING THE SAME THING OR THEY SAW THE BLOWOUT AND OR HEARD THE NOISE? I REALIZED IT WAS MY TIRE LOSING STEERING CONTROL. I Q...

Oct 6, 2018 Wheels 180,000 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80 AROUND A CURVE WHEN I HEAR A LOUD NOISE O LOOKED AROUND AT THE OTHER CARS IN THE OTHER LANES TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY WERE LOOKING AT ME WONDERING THE SAME THING OR THEY SAW THE BLOWOUT AND OR HEARD THE NOISE? I REALIZED IT WAS MY TIRE LOSING STEERING CONTROL. I Q...

Aug 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE IN THE VEHICLE, STRONG SMELL CABIN AFTER FILLING GAS TANK TO FULL. IT IS A SAFTEY WARNING BECAUSE ANY IGNITION OR LIGHTING CAN IGNITE A FLAME.

Aug 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE IN THE VEHICLE, STRONG SMELL CABIN AFTER FILLING GAS TANK TO FULL. IT IS A SAFTEY WARNING BECAUSE ANY IGNITION OR LIGHTING CAN IGNITE A FLAME.

Apr 19, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY, INCLUDING MINOR HEARING LOSS IN THE LEFT EAR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

Apr 19, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY, INCLUDING MINOR HEARING LOSS IN THE LEFT EAR. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMERGE FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND EVACUATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System Fire 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE STARTED TO EMERGE FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND EVACUATED. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 20, 2015 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 20, 2015 Engine

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.8L WITH P1411 AND P1423 DTC CODES. I AM HEARING IT IS A VACUUM HOSE OR COMBI VALUE PROBLEMS FROM WHAT I AM READING, COMMON TO THIS MODEL, BUT I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NOT WANT TO TACKLE IT. IN A RECENT FORUM I WAS TOLD MANY OF THE ITEMS I HAVE LIST...

Apr 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

GAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR OF GARAGE FROM ROLL-OVER NIPPLE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO APPLY RECALL (NOT COVERED VIN) FOR THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH AUDI PARTS AS LISTED IN DOT RECALL DOCUMENTS. THE REPAIR FAILED IN APRIL 2015. THE 3M MATERIAL USED IN THE REPAIR HAD DETERIORATED. *TR

Apr 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

GAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR OF GARAGE FROM ROLL-OVER NIPPLE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO APPLY RECALL (NOT COVERED VIN) FOR THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH AUDI PARTS AS LISTED IN DOT RECALL DOCUMENTS. THE REPAIR FAILED IN APRIL 2015. THE 3M MATERIAL USED IN THE REPAIR HAD DETERIORATED. *TR

Aug 23, 2014 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 104,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON AUDI'S. THE CAR WAS A $55000 CAR! I ENDED UP SELLING IT FOR PARTS, AS THE COST OF A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS MORE THAN THE MARKET VALUE. I WILL NEVER BUY AUDI AGAIN. *TR

Aug 23, 2014 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 104,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM ON AUDI'S. THE CAR WAS A $55000 CAR! I ENDED UP SELLING IT FOR PARTS, AS THE COST OF A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS MORE THAN THE MARKET VALUE. I WILL NEVER BUY AUDI AGAIN. *TR

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel System, Other 170,000 mi

THERE IS NOT ACCIDENT INVOLVED YET. THERE IS A GAS SMELL ON LEFT REAR SIDE, OVER THE WHEEL ARCH ON MY AUDI A6 2001. I SEARCHED NHTSA FOR AUDI RECALL CAMPAIGN. THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN# 11V267000 HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACT AUDI-USA AT THE NUMBER PROVIDED BY THIS CAMPAIGN, THAT IS 1-800-822-2834...

Apr 10, 2014 Fuel System, Other 170,000 mi

THERE IS NOT ACCIDENT INVOLVED YET. THERE IS A GAS SMELL ON LEFT REAR SIDE, OVER THE WHEEL ARCH ON MY AUDI A6 2001. I SEARCHED NHTSA FOR AUDI RECALL CAMPAIGN. THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN# 11V267000 HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACT AUDI-USA AT THE NUMBER PROVIDED BY THIS CAMPAIGN, THAT IS 1-800-822-2834...

Mar 28, 2014 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

OUR 2001 AUDI AND MANY OTHER CARS LIKE IT HAVE PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS THAT PERFORM WELL FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEN IN ANY SUNNY LOCATION LIKE THE US SOUTHWEST THEY BEGIN TO FOG UP AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY MORE OPAQUE. THIS RESULTS IS MORE LIGHT SCATTER USING THE HEADLAMPS AT NIGHT: THE HEADLAMPS NO LONGE...

Mar 28, 2014 Exterior Lighting 97,000 mi

OUR 2001 AUDI AND MANY OTHER CARS LIKE IT HAVE PLASTIC HEADLIGHTS THAT PERFORM WELL FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THEN IN ANY SUNNY LOCATION LIKE THE US SOUTHWEST THEY BEGIN TO FOG UP AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY MORE OPAQUE. THIS RESULTS IS MORE LIGHT SCATTER USING THE HEADLAMPS AT NIGHT: THE HEADLAMPS NO LONGE...

Feb 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PEDAL ...

Feb 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PEDAL ...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine 149,995 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I20 FROM COLUMBIA, SC TO ST ROBERT/FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO WHEN ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. LIMPED ABOUT 3/4 MI TO NEXT EXIT AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. TRANSPORTED VEHICLE BACK TO NEAREST AUDI DEALER (45 MI EAST) IN COLUMBIA, SC. AUDI OF COLUMBIA DID DIAGNOSTIC AND AFTER $2527.00...

Dec 30, 2013 Engine 149,995 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND ON I20 FROM COLUMBIA, SC TO ST ROBERT/FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO WHEN ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER. LIMPED ABOUT 3/4 MI TO NEXT EXIT AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. TRANSPORTED VEHICLE BACK TO NEAREST AUDI DEALER (45 MI EAST) IN COLUMBIA, SC. AUDI OF COLUMBIA DID DIAGNOSTIC AND AFTER $2527.00...

Jun 11, 2013 Structure 127,300 mi

I PARKED MY CAR FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN I CAME FROM WORK. I WOKE UP SATURDAY MORNING I HAD A FLOOD IN MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND BACK I CHECKED ALL WINDOWS WAS SHUT SO I WENT TO MECH AND HE SAYS WITH THIS MODEL FROM 2001 TO 2004 HE SEEN THIS PROBLEM A LOT IT'S A CLOGGED DRAIN SO HE SAID ITS A DEFAULT ON...

Jun 11, 2013 Structure 127,300 mi

I PARKED MY CAR FRIDAY NIGHT WHEN I CAME FROM WORK. I WOKE UP SATURDAY MORNING I HAD A FLOOD IN MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND BACK I CHECKED ALL WINDOWS WAS SHUT SO I WENT TO MECH AND HE SAYS WITH THIS MODEL FROM 2001 TO 2004 HE SEEN THIS PROBLEM A LOT IT'S A CLOGGED DRAIN SO HE SAID ITS A DEFAULT ON...

Aug 4, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS THE GAS LEAKS OUT BY FILLER TUBE AT LEAST A GALLON OR MORE. HAVE TRIED TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES TO FIX PROBLEM BUT STILL LEAKS. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE AN EXPLOSION CAUSED FROM THIS PROBLEM, OR GAS LEAKED OUT MY DRIVEWAY OR ROADS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON THE RE...

Aug 4, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN FILLING CAR WITH GAS THE GAS LEAKS OUT BY FILLER TUBE AT LEAST A GALLON OR MORE. HAVE TRIED TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES TO FIX PROBLEM BUT STILL LEAKS. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE AN EXPLOSION CAUSED FROM THIS PROBLEM, OR GAS LEAKED OUT MY DRIVEWAY OR ROADS. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON THE RE...

Jul 15, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

CENTER DISPLAY LCD PANEL IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FADES OUT PARTICULARLY IN WARM WEATHER AND THE INFORMATION IT PROVIDES CANNOT BE READ. SINCE SOME OF THE INFORMATION SHOWN IN THIS DISPLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE THE FAILURE OF THE DISPLAY TO BE ADEQUATELY LEGIBLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD...

Jul 15, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

CENTER DISPLAY LCD PANEL IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FADES OUT PARTICULARLY IN WARM WEATHER AND THE INFORMATION IT PROVIDES CANNOT BE READ. SINCE SOME OF THE INFORMATION SHOWN IN THIS DISPLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFE OPERATION OF VEHICLE THE FAILURE OF THE DISPLAY TO BE ADEQUATELY LEGIBLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD...

Jun 9, 2012 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

WAS DRIVING IN MY 2001 AUDI A6 TO WORK, AT ABOUT 45 MPH, AND WHEN APPLY MY BRAKE, IT SUDDENLY WENT SOFT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STARTS FLASHING. I PERFORMED A BRAKE SERVICE BUT AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND OUT I...

Jun 9, 2012 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

WAS DRIVING IN MY 2001 AUDI A6 TO WORK, AT ABOUT 45 MPH, AND WHEN APPLY MY BRAKE, IT SUDDENLY WENT SOFT AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH STARTS FLASHING. I PERFORMED A BRAKE SERVICE BUT AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND FOUND OUT I...

Jan 24, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 132,200 mi

THE INSULATED HEAR SHIELD AROUND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED A SLOW BURN AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE ALARM, WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY WORK PLACE. THE FIRE COMPANY RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. UPDATED 01/30/12 *BF

Jan 24, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 132,200 mi

THE INSULATED HEAR SHIELD AROUND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STARTED A SLOW BURN AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE, CAUSING A FIRE ALARM, WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY WORK PLACE. THE FIRE COMPANY RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. UPDATED 01/30/12 *BF

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 12, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 35,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

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 VEHI...

Nov 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

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 VEHI...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

HEADLAMPS GRADUALLY DEVELOPED A MISTING OR FOGGING OF LENS WHICH REDUCED LIGHT DURING NIGHT DRIVING, REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING WITH SPECIAL MATERIALS TO RESTORE LIGHT OUTPUT. PROBLEM STARTED RECURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND HEADLAMPS NOW REQUIRE PROFESSSIONAL RESTORATION EVERY 3 - 6 MONTHS, THE M...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

HEADLAMPS GRADUALLY DEVELOPED A MISTING OR FOGGING OF LENS WHICH REDUCED LIGHT DURING NIGHT DRIVING, REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL CLEANING WITH SPECIAL MATERIALS TO RESTORE LIGHT OUTPUT. PROBLEM STARTED RECURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND HEADLAMPS NOW REQUIRE PROFESSSIONAL RESTORATION EVERY 3 - 6 MONTHS, THE M...

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

ABS/ESP LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 60 MINUTES OR MORE, USUALLY WENT OFF IF VEHICLE RESTARTED, THIS BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER COURSE OF 10 MONTHS UNTIL LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, WHEEL SENSORS HAD TO BE CHANGED AT SIGNIFICANT COST TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 119,000 mi

ABS/ESP LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 60 MINUTES OR MORE, USUALLY WENT OFF IF VEHICLE RESTARTED, THIS BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER COURSE OF 10 MONTHS UNTIL LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, WHEEL SENSORS HAD TO BE CHANGED AT SIGNIFICANT COST TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

ABS/ESP LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 60 MINUTES OR MORE, USUALLY WENT OFF IF VEHICLE RESTARTED, THIS BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER COURSE OF 10 MONTHS UNTIL LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, WHEEL SENSORS HAD TO BE CHANGED AT SIGNIFICANT COST TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 119,000 mi

ABS/ESP LIGHT WOULD COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR 60 MINUTES OR MORE, USUALLY WENT OFF IF VEHICLE RESTARTED, THIS BECAME MORE FREQUENT OVER COURSE OF 10 MONTHS UNTIL LIGHT STAYED ON ALL THE TIME, WHEEL SENSORS HAD TO BE CHANGED AT SIGNIFICANT COST TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 28, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE IN AUDI'S 1998-2001 IS A COMMON PROBLEM. ONE DAY IT WAS FINE AND THE NEXT THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH AND WENT AWAY AFTER SOME DRIVING. *TT AT FIRST THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME AND GO. BUT AS A WEEK PASSED FROM THE 1ST DAY OF THE INDECENT IT STARTED TO APPEAR MORE ...

Aug 28, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69,000 mi

THE ABS MODULE IN AUDI'S 1998-2001 IS A COMMON PROBLEM. ONE DAY IT WAS FINE AND THE NEXT THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH AND WENT AWAY AFTER SOME DRIVING. *TT AT FIRST THE ABS LIGHT WOULD COME AND GO. BUT AS A WEEK PASSED FROM THE 1ST DAY OF THE INDECENT IT STARTED TO APPEAR MORE ...

Jul 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 115,419 mi

DRIVING BELOW RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMIT AROUND CORNER (POSTED 25MPH, GOING BETWEEN 10MPH AND 15MPH). LIGHT RAIN, CAR SLID AND BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO HIT A CURB AND DAMAGE MY VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 115,419 mi

DRIVING BELOW RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMIT AROUND CORNER (POSTED 25MPH, GOING BETWEEN 10MPH AND 15MPH). LIGHT RAIN, CAR SLID AND BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO HIT A CURB AND DAMAGE MY VEHICLE. *TR

May 19, 2011 Traction Control System 113,000 mi

2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.7T ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ARE ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THE BOSCH CONTROL MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. I HAVE BEEN READING UP ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHO...

May 19, 2011 Traction Control System 113,000 mi

2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 2.7T ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ARE ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THE BOSCH CONTROL MODULE NEEDED REPLACING. I HAVE BEEN READING UP ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHO...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FOR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. FIRST SMALL LEAK CODES EVERY WEEK OR SO, THEN "GROSS LEAK" CODE. INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THERE IS A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC GAS TANK AND THERE HAS BEEN SOME SPILLAGE. RISK OF FIRE. DEALER INFORMS $2800 TO REPLACE GAS TANK. *TR

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FOR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. FIRST SMALL LEAK CODES EVERY WEEK OR SO, THEN "GROSS LEAK" CODE. INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THERE IS A LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC GAS TANK AND THERE HAS BEEN SOME SPILLAGE. RISK OF FIRE. DEALER INFORMS $2800 TO REPLACE GAS TANK. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Electrical System 87,522 mi

I OWN A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM HAS FADED TO A POINT N WHICH IT IS NO LONGER READABLE. SINCE ALL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION IF DISPLAYED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM I AM AFRAID DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE MAY OCCUR. *TR

Feb 15, 2011 Electrical System 87,522 mi

I OWN A 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO. THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM HAS FADED TO A POINT N WHICH IT IS NO LONGER READABLE. SINCE ALL OF THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION IF DISPLAYED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM I AM AFRAID DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE MAY OCCUR. *TR

Jan 26, 2011 Seats Fire

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER WAS ON A LOW HEATED SETTING. A BLANKET WAS OVER THE TOP. AFTER WARMING UP THE CAR NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THE SEAT WAS ON FIRE. IT BURNED A HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE COILS AND THROUGH THE BLANKET. I WILL BE CONTACTING AUDI USA...

Jan 26, 2011 Seats Fire

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6. THE PASSENGER SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER WAS ON A LOW HEATED SETTING. A BLANKET WAS OVER THE TOP. AFTER WARMING UP THE CAR NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND THE SEAT WAS ON FIRE. IT BURNED A HOLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE COILS AND THROUGH THE BLANKET. I WILL BE CONTACTING AUDI USA...

Jan 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

AUDI A6 QUATTP WITH TWIN TURBO, OIL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO "COKING" FROM TURBOS. EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ON THE 1.8 TURBO ENGINE. I FEEL THAT MY ENGINE SHOULD BE INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH IT IS A 2.7 LITRE ENGINE. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 117,000 mi

AUDI A6 QUATTP WITH TWIN TURBO, OIL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO "COKING" FROM TURBOS. EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ON THE 1.8 TURBO ENGINE. I FEEL THAT MY ENGINE SHOULD BE INCLUDED EVEN THOUGH IT IS A 2.7 LITRE ENGINE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2006 AUDI A-6 CVT JERKS ON START-UP OR WILL NOT ENGAGE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND THEN LEAPS FPRWARD. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT REPORT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2006 AUDI A-6 CVT JERKS ON START-UP OR WILL NOT ENGAGE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND THEN LEAPS FPRWARD. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT REPORT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2006 AUDI A-6 CVT JERKS ON START-UP OR WILL NOT ENGAGE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND THEN LEAPS FPRWARD. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT REPORT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2006 AUDI A-6 CVT JERKS ON START-UP OR WILL NOT ENGAGE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND THEN LEAPS FPRWARD. DEALER SAYS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT REPORT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 116,706 mi

2001 AUDI A6. LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Electrical System Fire 116,706 mi

2001 AUDI A6. LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting Fire 116,706 mi

2001 AUDI A6. LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR

Mar 2, 2010 Electrical System Fire 116,706 mi

2001 AUDI A6. LEFT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WIRES SHORTED AGAINST FRAME AND IGNITED A FIRE. CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR ELECTRICAL LEAKS THE WEEK PRIOR. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,980 mi

MY VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR A FEW RECALLS BUT IS NOT LISTED AS ONE OF THE RECALLED CARS. I SUFFER SOME THE EXACT ISSUES THE FACTORY RECALLED BUT MY CAR IS NOT A RECALLED CAR. ITS REALLY INCONVENIENT TO DRIVE AROUND WITH THESE ISSUES BECAUSE I AM WORRIED I COULD GET STRANDED SOMEWHERE. *TR

Feb 11, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,980 mi

MY VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR A FEW RECALLS BUT IS NOT LISTED AS ONE OF THE RECALLED CARS. I SUFFER SOME THE EXACT ISSUES THE FACTORY RECALLED BUT MY CAR IS NOT A RECALLED CAR. ITS REALLY INCONVENIENT TO DRIVE AROUND WITH THESE ISSUES BECAUSE I AM WORRIED I COULD GET STRANDED SOMEWHERE. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 94,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING IN A NORTHERN CLIMATE. 94000 MILES. WIFE COMPLAINED OF RATTLE IN REAR OF CAR. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED IN TWO PIECES WHERE THE SPRING RESTS AGAINST THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Suspension 94,000 mi

NORMAL DRIVING IN A NORTHERN CLIMATE. 94000 MILES. WIFE COMPLAINED OF RATTLE IN REAR OF CAR. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED IN TWO PIECES WHERE THE SPRING RESTS AGAINST THE LOWER SPRING SEAT. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DISPENSED GASOLINE INTO THE FUEL TANK, HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE...

Aug 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DISPENSED GASOLINE INTO THE FUEL TANK, HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE...

Apr 24, 2009 Air Bags 137,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I CHECKED WITH LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THEY TOLD ME THE COMPUTER SAYS THE SIDE DRIVER'S AIRBAG HAS A PROBLEM AND IT WON'T DEPLOY WHEN I HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DIDN'T FIX IT AT THAT TIME. AFTER 6 OR 8 MONTHS, I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED ON SIGNAL. ALL OF SUDDEN, TH...

Apr 24, 2009 Air Bags 137,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON COUPLE OF MONTHS AND I CHECKED WITH LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THEY TOLD ME THE COMPUTER SAYS THE SIDE DRIVER'S AIRBAG HAS A PROBLEM AND IT WON'T DEPLOY WHEN I HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I DIDN'T FIX IT AT THAT TIME. AFTER 6 OR 8 MONTHS, I WAS DRIVING AND STOPPED ON SIGNAL. ALL OF SUDDEN, TH...

Feb 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

HUGE OIL LEAK ON MY 2001 AUDI A6 4.2 CAUSED BY THE PCV VALVE FREEZING CLOSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER, COLDER THAT -10 DEG F. NO INDICATION OF THE FREEZE PROBLEM UNTIL THE CAR SLOWS TO BELOW HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND YOU CAN SME...

Feb 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

HUGE OIL LEAK ON MY 2001 AUDI A6 4.2 CAUSED BY THE PCV VALVE FREEZING CLOSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER, COLDER THAT -10 DEG F. NO INDICATION OF THE FREEZE PROBLEM UNTIL THE CAR SLOWS TO BELOW HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND YOU CAN SME...

Feb 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VALVE THAT ALLOWS AIR IN THE CRANKCASE FREEZES. THIS CAUSES A BUILD-UP AND PREVENTS OIL FROM ESCAPING DUE TO THE FROZEN VALVE. THE FAILURE OCCURS IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE D...

Feb 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VALVE THAT ALLOWS AIR IN THE CRANKCASE FREEZES. THIS CAUSES A BUILD-UP AND PREVENTS OIL FROM ESCAPING DUE TO THE FROZEN VALVE. THE FAILURE OCCURS IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE D...

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING GAS AFTER FILLING UP AT GAS STATION. GASOLINE ODOR ALSO INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NO PREVIOUS INDICATIONS, NO ACCIDENTS, NO DAMAGE TO CAR. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING GAS AFTER FILLING UP AT GAS STATION. GASOLINE ODOR ALSO INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NO PREVIOUS INDICATIONS, NO ACCIDENTS, NO DAMAGE TO CAR. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Structure 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

Aug 21, 2008 Tires 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

Aug 21, 2008 Structure 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

Aug 21, 2008 Tires 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

Aug 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

HI AUDI 2001 A6 ATQ 2.8L QUATTRO. CAN YOU INVESTIGATE THE MATERIAL USED ON THE COOLANT AND WINDSHIELD WIPER RESERVOIRS AS I HAD THEM CRACK TWICE. ALSO, I BROUGHT MY CAR IN ASKED THAT ALL RECALL WORK BE DONE, I WANT TO BE ASSURED THAT THE SENSOR WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE ON THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SE...

May 3, 2008 Structure 102,000 mi

HEAVY RAINS CAUSE FLOODING IN PASSENGER FOOTWELL AND DAMAGE TO TCM. *TR

May 3, 2008 Structure 102,000 mi

HEAVY RAINS CAUSE FLOODING IN PASSENGER FOOTWELL AND DAMAGE TO TCM. *TR

Apr 17, 2008 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V143000 (TIRES). HE CALLED NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91...

Apr 17, 2008 Tires

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V143000 (TIRES). HE CALLED NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91...

Sep 26, 2007 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CENTER SEAT BELT IN THE BACK SEAT TIPPED OVER THE INFANT CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE T...

Sep 26, 2007 Seat Belts 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CENTER SEAT BELT IN THE BACK SEAT TIPPED OVER THE INFANT CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE T...

Sep 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

FILM HAS BUILT UP ON INSIDE OF HEADLAMP GLASSES RESULTING IN REDUCED EFFICIENCY OF LIGHTS AND REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT CREATING POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER HAS NO KNOWN WAY OF CLEANING INSIDE OF HEADLAMPS. *JB

Sep 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

FILM HAS BUILT UP ON INSIDE OF HEADLAMP GLASSES RESULTING IN REDUCED EFFICIENCY OF LIGHTS AND REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT CREATING POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER HAS NO KNOWN WAY OF CLEANING INSIDE OF HEADLAMPS. *JB

Aug 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI 6. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CHECK VALVE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS BENT AND CRACKED. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES ...

Aug 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 AUDI 6. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CHECK VALVE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS BENT AND CRACKED. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES ...

Oct 20, 2006 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NOW WARNING AT 62,000 MILES...IT WAS VERY JOLTING AND HARD JERKING OF THE VEHICLE. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Power Train 62,000 mi

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NOW WARNING AT 62,000 MILES...IT WAS VERY JOLTING AND HARD JERKING OF THE VEHICLE. *NM

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO EVENTS LED UP TO THE FAILURE. ABS MODULE FAILED. NOT YET REPAIRED. TOLD BY SEVERAL SHOPS (INCLUDING AUDI DEALER), THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM DUE TO FAULTY HEAT SHIELD. AUDI REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY REPAIR ASSISTANCE. *JB

Jun 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO EVENTS LED UP TO THE FAILURE. ABS MODULE FAILED. NOT YET REPAIRED. TOLD BY SEVERAL SHOPS (INCLUDING AUDI DEALER), THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM DUE TO FAULTY HEAT SHIELD. AUDI REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY REPAIR ASSISTANCE. *JB

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System

SUBSTANTIAL AND PROLONGED RAIN FLOODED THE COWLING (HOLDING RESERVOIR OF 4 GALLONS )LOCATED BELOW THE WINDSHIELD OF MY AUDI A6 2001 WAGON. THE DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COWLING HAD BECOME CLOGGED FROM BITS OF LEAVES, ETC OVER THE YEARS. THE COWLING HAS NO OVERFLOW DRAIN AND WHEN THE DRAIN HOLE IS...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System

SUBSTANTIAL AND PROLONGED RAIN FLOODED THE COWLING (HOLDING RESERVOIR OF 4 GALLONS )LOCATED BELOW THE WINDSHIELD OF MY AUDI A6 2001 WAGON. THE DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COWLING HAD BECOME CLOGGED FROM BITS OF LEAVES, ETC OVER THE YEARS. THE COWLING HAS NO OVERFLOW DRAIN AND WHEN THE DRAIN HOLE IS...

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,904 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD VALVE COVER REPLACED 3 TIMES ON THE 2001 A-6. *TS THE RIGHT SIDE CAMSHAFT TENSIONER SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE INADEQUATE SERVICE RECEIVED. THE BAT...

May 16, 2006 Electrical System 63,904 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD VALVE COVER REPLACED 3 TIMES ON THE 2001 A-6. *TS THE RIGHT SIDE CAMSHAFT TENSIONER SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE INADEQUATE SERVICE RECEIVED. THE BAT...

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,904 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD VALVE COVER REPLACED 3 TIMES ON THE 2001 A-6. *TS THE RIGHT SIDE CAMSHAFT TENSIONER SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE INADEQUATE SERVICE RECEIVED. THE BAT...

May 16, 2006 Electrical System 63,904 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD VALVE COVER REPLACED 3 TIMES ON THE 2001 A-6. *TS THE RIGHT SIDE CAMSHAFT TENSIONER SEALS WERE REPLACED. THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE PCV HOSE ASSEMBLY BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT DUE TO THE INADEQUATE SERVICE RECEIVED. THE BAT...

Sep 22, 2005 Equipment

WHILE USING THE TIRE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE TO LIFT IT UP OFF THE GROUND AND CHANGE A DEFECTIVE TIRE, IT SNAPPED. THE CAR FELL ON THE BRICKS WE HAD SET UNDER THE FRAME AS BACKUP. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE WE STOPPED USING THE TIRE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE JACK WE N...

Sep 22, 2005 Equipment

WHILE USING THE TIRE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE TO LIFT IT UP OFF THE GROUND AND CHANGE A DEFECTIVE TIRE, IT SNAPPED. THE CAR FELL ON THE BRICKS WE HAD SET UNDER THE FRAME AS BACKUP. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE WE STOPPED USING THE TIRE JACK THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE JACK WE N...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jul 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jul 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jul 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting Fire 70,000 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RECALL (04V1233000) WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE FIRE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER SAW FIRE IN THE VE...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

Jun 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

Jun 28, 2005 Suspension 64,000 mi

DT: THE ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. IT STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RECALLED ,AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WAS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THE CONTROL ARMS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. WHEN UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED VEHICLE HAD 70000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE LOS...

May 7, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

May 7, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Apr 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,255 mi

AUDI'S 2.8L V6 ENGINE, FROM THE LATE 1990'S FORWARD TO CURRENT V6 ENGINES HAS THIS PROBLEM. THE CAM ADJUSTERS COMMONLY LEAK OIL, AND THESE LEAKS DRIP OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Apr 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,255 mi

AUDI'S 2.8L V6 ENGINE, FROM THE LATE 1990'S FORWARD TO CURRENT V6 ENGINES HAS THIS PROBLEM. THE CAM ADJUSTERS COMMONLY LEAK OIL, AND THESE LEAKS DRIP OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD.*AK

Apr 4, 2005 Electrical System Fire 53,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE WHILE GETTING INTO IT WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE FILM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW. ALSO, CONSUMER OPENED THE TRUNK AND FOUND IT FULL OF SMOKE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE MARSHALL INSPECTED THE VEHIC...

Apr 4, 2005 Electrical System Fire 53,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS FULL OF SMOKE WHILE GETTING INTO IT WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL NIGHT. CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE FILM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW. ALSO, CONSUMER OPENED THE TRUNK AND FOUND IT FULL OF SMOKE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE MARSHALL INSPECTED THE VEHIC...

Mar 24, 2005 Power Train 40,000 mi

CAR HESITATES WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP. HESITATION APPEARS TO BE TRANSMISSION RELATED. TRANSMISSION IS AUDI/ZF TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC. HESITATION IS UNPREDICTABLE, AND CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF NEAR MISSES AS I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVE HAD TO QUICKLY SHIFT TO REVERSE ...

Mar 24, 2005 Power Train 40,000 mi

CAR HESITATES WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP. HESITATION APPEARS TO BE TRANSMISSION RELATED. TRANSMISSION IS AUDI/ZF TIPTRONIC AUTOMATIC. HESITATION IS UNPREDICTABLE, AND CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF NEAR MISSES AS I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVE HAD TO QUICKLY SHIFT TO REVERSE ...

Mar 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Structure Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Unknown Or Other Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Exterior Lighting Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Structure Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Mar 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash 54,262 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH WHEN SHE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE A PULLED IN FRONT OF VEHICLE B AND STOPPED SHORT, FORCING VEHICLE B TO REAR END VEHICLE A. IN THE PROCESS, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT AT T...

Jan 3, 2005 Electrical System 22,300 mi

FAILING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY. *AK

Jan 3, 2005 Electrical System 22,300 mi

FAILING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY. *AK

Dec 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...... THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURRED FIRST AT 16,000 MILE...

Dec 14, 2004 Visibility 160,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...... THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURRED FIRST AT 16,000 MILE...

Dec 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...... THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURRED FIRST AT 16,000 MILE...

Dec 14, 2004 Visibility 160,000 mi

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK...... THE BRAKE PROBLEM OCCURRED FIRST AT 16,000 MILE...

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Fuel System, Other 23,960 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE, IT READ HALF A TANK WHEN IT WAS REALLY EMPTY. CONSUMER RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER. UNDER THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THE DEFECT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND. *AK *TC

Sep 29, 2004 Fuel System, Other 23,960 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE WAS DEFECTIVE, IT READ HALF A TANK WHEN IT WAS REALLY EMPTY. CONSUMER RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER. UNDER THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM THE DEFECT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND. *AK *TC

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I NOTICED THAT MY FUEL GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. I TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A BAD FUEL SENDER UNIT. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO COST $1000. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM BUT TOLD ME THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. HE GAVE ME...

Sep 14, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I NOTICED THAT MY FUEL GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. I TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A BAD FUEL SENDER UNIT. THE REPAIR WAS ESTIMATED TO COST $1000. I TOOK THE CAR TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM BUT TOLD ME THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. HE GAVE ME...

Sep 1, 2004 Electrical System Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATED VIA E-MAIL I FUMANI SHISANA WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 3 2004 HIT A PATCH OF WATER IN THE ROAD. VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER REMOVED SAFETY BELT AND J...

Sep 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATED VIA E-MAIL I FUMANI SHISANA WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 3 2004 HIT A PATCH OF WATER IN THE ROAD. VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER REMOVED SAFETY BELT AND J...

Sep 1, 2004 Electrical System Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATED VIA E-MAIL I FUMANI SHISANA WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 3 2004 HIT A PATCH OF WATER IN THE ROAD. VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER REMOVED SAFETY BELT AND J...

Sep 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire

CONSUMER STATED VIA E-MAIL I FUMANI SHISANA WHILE DRIVING ON JUNE 3 2004 HIT A PATCH OF WATER IN THE ROAD. VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS ON DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER REMOVED SAFETY BELT AND J...

Aug 20, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *MR THE DRAIN HOLES WERE NOT APART OF THE 20K MILES MAINTENANCE. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE PLENUM CHAMBER COVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED DURING MAINTENANCE AT WHICH TIME ANY EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS WOULD HAVE BEEN OBVIOUS TO THE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM WAS D...

Aug 20, 2004 Power Train

PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *MR THE DRAIN HOLES WERE NOT APART OF THE 20K MILES MAINTENANCE. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE PLENUM CHAMBER COVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED DURING MAINTENANCE AT WHICH TIME ANY EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS WOULD HAVE BEEN OBVIOUS TO THE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM WAS D...

Aug 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2001, I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WITHIN THE FIRST 4 MONTHS, MY ROTORS WARPED. THEY'VE WARPED TWICE SINCE THAT TIME. ALSO, EVERY 4 MONTHS OR SO, I HAVE TO TAKE MY CAR IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES RESURFACED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE TO BRAKE AGGRESSIVELY RATHER ...

Aug 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2001, I'VE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WITHIN THE FIRST 4 MONTHS, MY ROTORS WARPED. THEY'VE WARPED TWICE SINCE THAT TIME. ALSO, EVERY 4 MONTHS OR SO, I HAVE TO TAKE MY CAR IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES RESURFACED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT I HAVE TO BRAKE AGGRESSIVELY RATHER ...

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM VEHICLE SWERVED AND LOST CONTROL, CAUSING IT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TWO WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM VEHICLE SWERVED AND LOST CONTROL, CAUSING IT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TWO WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM VEHICLE SWERVED AND LOST CONTROL, CAUSING IT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TWO WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 2004 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN A RAIN STORM VEHICLE SWERVED AND LOST CONTROL, CAUSING IT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TWO WEEKS LATER, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE AIR BAG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Jun 28, 2004 Air Bags 46,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD SNOWY WEATHER MY AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED THEN STAYED ON. THIS OCCURRED 3 TIMES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND HAS NOT REOCCURRED DURING WARMER MONTHS. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR THE LIGHT WENT OFF. ACCORDING TO THE DRIVERS MANUAL THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH LIGHT ON. ACCORD...

Jun 28, 2004 Air Bags 46,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN VERY COLD SNOWY WEATHER MY AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED THEN STAYED ON. THIS OCCURRED 3 TIMES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS AND HAS NOT REOCCURRED DURING WARMER MONTHS. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR THE LIGHT WENT OFF. ACCORDING TO THE DRIVERS MANUAL THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY WITH LIGHT ON. ACCORD...

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT THAT I BELIEVE MERITS REPORTING AND POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION. I HAVE 2001 AUDI A6. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL FILTER AT A JIFFY LUBE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE OIL COOLER WHICH CAUSE ME TO SUFFER A $800 PLUS REPAIR BILL AT THE DEALER. THE DEALER TECHNICIAN A...

Apr 16, 2004 Power Train 28,000 mi

THERE APPEARS TO BE A POSSIBLE DESIGN DEFECT THAT I BELIEVE MERITS REPORTING AND POSSIBLE INVESTIGATION. I HAVE 2001 AUDI A6. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL FILTER AT A JIFFY LUBE RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE OIL COOLER WHICH CAUSE ME TO SUFFER A $800 PLUS REPAIR BILL AT THE DEALER. THE DEALER TECHNICIAN A...

Feb 19, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER REPAIRED THE TIRES DUE TO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WON'T REIMBURSE FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BECAUSE THE DAMAGE OCCURRED PRIOR TO 12/16/2002. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS THE DATE GIVEN BY NHTSA. *LA THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING AND APPARENTLY...

Feb 19, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER REPAIRED THE TIRES DUE TO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WON'T REIMBURSE FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BECAUSE THE DAMAGE OCCURRED PRIOR TO 12/16/2002. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS THE DATE GIVEN BY NHTSA. *LA THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING AND APPARENTLY...

Feb 9, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCE THREE TIRE CHANGES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE LEASE.*PR TWO TIRE BLOW OUTS OCCURRED WITH MXV4 TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR

Feb 9, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER EXPERIENCE THREE TIRE CHANGES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE LEASE.*PR TWO TIRE BLOW OUTS OCCURRED WITH MXV4 TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON WET ROADS THE BRAKES BECOME SOFT. ONCE DRY, THE BRAKES GRAB. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON WET ROADS THE BRAKES BECOME SOFT. ONCE DRY, THE BRAKES GRAB. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. *JB

Jan 14, 2004 Tires Crash

THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE AUDI RECALL REFERENCING REPLACEMENT OF TIRES TO MEET AXLE WEIGHT OF VEHICLE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO #03V143000.TIRES 225/45 R17 91Y WERE TO BE REPLACED BY 225/45 R17 94W. IN NOV 03 TOOK VEHICLE TO THE AUDI PHIL LONG DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO SPRINGS TO MEET COMPLIANCE PER REC...

Jan 14, 2004 Tires Crash

THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO THE AUDI RECALL REFERENCING REPLACEMENT OF TIRES TO MEET AXLE WEIGHT OF VEHICLE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO #03V143000.TIRES 225/45 R17 91Y WERE TO BE REPLACED BY 225/45 R17 94W. IN NOV 03 TOOK VEHICLE TO THE AUDI PHIL LONG DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO SPRINGS TO MEET COMPLIANCE PER REC...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 AUDI A6 WITH ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE BASICALLY MELTED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. DEALER SAYS THE RADIATOR WAS FINE AND THE WAS NO OIL LEAK. ALL WIRES ARE MELTED ONTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE IS RUINED...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 AUDI A6 WITH ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE BASICALLY MELTED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. DEALER SAYS THE RADIATOR WAS FINE AND THE WAS NO OIL LEAK. ALL WIRES ARE MELTED ONTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE IS RUINED...

Dec 2, 2003 Equipment 26,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE TIRE STICKER ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR THE TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 46-PSI PER TIRE. THE DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE SHOULD BE 44 PSI PER TIRE. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THEY ASKED THE CONSUMER TO IGNORE THE STICKER AND INFLATE 34 P...

Dec 2, 2003 Equipment 26,000 mi

ACCORDING TO THE VEHICLE TIRE STICKER ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR THE TIRE PRESSURE SHOULD BE 46-PSI PER TIRE. THE DEALER TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE SHOULD BE 44 PSI PER TIRE. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THEY ASKED THE CONSUMER TO IGNORE THE STICKER AND INFLATE 34 P...

Nov 12, 2003 Tires 14,000 mi

ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE CONSUMER AT 14,500 MILES. THE TIRE DEALER PROVIDED 50% ON THE SECOND SET OF TIRES AND AT 25,000 MILES, THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. PIRELLI, SIZE# P225/55R17. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE NEARLY WORN WITH HARDLY ENOUG...

Nov 12, 2003 Tires 14,000 mi

ALL FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE CONSUMER AT 14,500 MILES. THE TIRE DEALER PROVIDED 50% ON THE SECOND SET OF TIRES AND AT 25,000 MILES, THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. PIRELLI, SIZE# P225/55R17. *AK THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE NEARLY WORN WITH HARDLY ENOUG...

Nov 5, 2003 Tires

OWNER IS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE ARRANGEMENTS THAT AUDI IS MAKING IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL INVOLVING TIRES WHICH ARE THE WRONG SIZE. DEALERSHIP IS ASKING OWNERS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIRST, COME IN AND LET THE DEALERSHIP VIEW THE TIRES, THEN ASK THEM TO LEAVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE THEY O...

Nov 5, 2003 Tires

OWNER IS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE ARRANGEMENTS THAT AUDI IS MAKING IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL INVOLVING TIRES WHICH ARE THE WRONG SIZE. DEALERSHIP IS ASKING OWNERS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIRST, COME IN AND LET THE DEALERSHIP VIEW THE TIRES, THEN ASK THEM TO LEAVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE THEY O...

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Power Train

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AUDI 2001 A6 2.7T TIPTRONIC WHILE IN D TRANSMISSION MODE, CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PER ACCELERATOR INPUT AFTER USING THE BRAKES. THERE IS A DELAY OF ABOUT A COUPLE OF SECONDS BEFORE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS HAPPENS AFTER BRAKING FROM LOW SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY GENTLE ACCELERATION AND ALSO WHEN BRAKING ...

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train 14,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITS DELAY FROM A STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER DRIVER MUST PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKES GRAB IN THE REAR. DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 2.7T AND IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO SEVERE ACCIDENTS WHERE I WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE CULPRIT IS THIS: IF YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE (AS IF YOU WERE STOPPING OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP) AND TRY TO REACCELERATE, THERE IS L...

Oct 15, 2003 Power Train 14,000 mi

VEHICLE EXHIBITS DELAY FROM A STOP WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER DRIVER MUST PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE BRAKES GRAB IN THE REAR. DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES FOUR TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 AUDI A6 2.7T AND IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO SEVERE ACCIDENTS WHERE I WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE CULPRIT IS THIS: IF YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKE (AS IF YOU WERE STOPPING OR COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP) AND TRY TO REACCELERATE, THERE IS L...

Oct 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER AND SKID INTO AN EMBANKMENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. *AK

Oct 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CAUSING VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER AND SKID INTO AN EMBANKMENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Wheels

THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING ROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THREE OF THE RIMS WERE BENT.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Wheels

THE VEHICLE WAS RIDING ROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THREE OF THE RIMS WERE BENT.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Suspension

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY,CONSUMER NOTED A GRINDING NOISE LIKE METAL COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER SAID PROBLEM WAS NORMAL.*AK

Aug 13, 2003 Suspension

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY,CONSUMER NOTED A GRINDING NOISE LIKE METAL COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER SAID PROBLEM WAS NORMAL.*AK

Jun 27, 2003 Steering 5 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS EVERY 3000 MILES. SOME FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS REPLACING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND OTHER TIMES FOR MULTIPLE REPAIRS OF THE SAME PROBLEMS (ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON). *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS EVERY 3000 MILES. SOME FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS REPLACING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND OTHER TIMES FOR MULTIPLE REPAIRS OF THE SAME PROBLEMS (ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON). *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Steering 5 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS EVERY 3000 MILES. SOME FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS REPLACING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND OTHER TIMES FOR MULTIPLE REPAIRS OF THE SAME PROBLEMS (ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON). *JB

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 mi

MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS EVERY 3000 MILES. SOME FOR MAJOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS REPLACING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND OTHER TIMES FOR MULTIPLE REPAIRS OF THE SAME PROBLEMS (ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON). *JB

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,048 mi

CAR BURNS OIL 1/2 QUART/1000 MI. ALMOST RUNS OUT BEFORE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. AUDI SAYS THIS IS NORMAL- WE HAVE HAD TWO EMERGENCIES ON THE FREEWAY WHERE WE ALMOST RAN OUT OF OIL. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO READ THE OIL DIP STICK- IT IS ARTFUL NOT USEFUL. ROTORS (ALL) FAILED AT 14K MILES AND HAD TO B...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,048 mi

CAR BURNS OIL 1/2 QUART/1000 MI. ALMOST RUNS OUT BEFORE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. AUDI SAYS THIS IS NORMAL- WE HAVE HAD TWO EMERGENCIES ON THE FREEWAY WHERE WE ALMOST RAN OUT OF OIL. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO READ THE OIL DIP STICK- IT IS ARTFUL NOT USEFUL. ROTORS (ALL) FAILED AT 14K MILES AND HAD TO B...

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,048 mi

CAR BURNS OIL 1/2 QUART/1000 MI. ALMOST RUNS OUT BEFORE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. AUDI SAYS THIS IS NORMAL- WE HAVE HAD TWO EMERGENCIES ON THE FREEWAY WHERE WE ALMOST RAN OUT OF OIL. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO READ THE OIL DIP STICK- IT IS ARTFUL NOT USEFUL. ROTORS (ALL) FAILED AT 14K MILES AND HAD TO B...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,048 mi

CAR BURNS OIL 1/2 QUART/1000 MI. ALMOST RUNS OUT BEFORE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. AUDI SAYS THIS IS NORMAL- WE HAVE HAD TWO EMERGENCIES ON THE FREEWAY WHERE WE ALMOST RAN OUT OF OIL. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO READ THE OIL DIP STICK- IT IS ARTFUL NOT USEFUL. ROTORS (ALL) FAILED AT 14K MILES AND HAD TO B...

Mar 28, 2003 Suspension 40 mi

THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED SEVERELY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 mi

THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED SEVERELY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Suspension 40 mi

THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED SEVERELY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 mi

THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED SEVERELY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB

Jan 13, 2003 Tires 36,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 40 MPH, RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALL HAD CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM TREAD ALONG THE ENTIRE INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THIS CAR. THE FIRST SEPARATION OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 26,000 MILES...

Jan 13, 2003 Tires 36,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING 35 TO 40 MPH, RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALL HAD CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM TREAD ALONG THE ENTIRE INSIDE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THIS CAR. THE FIRST SEPARATION OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 26,000 MILES...

Jan 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS THE FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY. SCC

Jan 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS THE FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY. SCC

Jan 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS THE FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY. SCC

Jan 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS THE FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY. SCC

Jan 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT TWO STICKER ON THE VEHICLE THAT SPECIFY TIRE PRESSURE ONE THAT RECOMENDS 30PSI AND THE OTHER THAT RECOMENDS 40PSI ALSO STATES THAT WHEN HE HAD THE TIRE PREASURE AT 30 PSI HE TWO TIRES THAT FELL AND ENDED WITH BLISTERS. GOODYEAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.

Nov 6, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING TIRE TO FAIL. (WENT FLAT IN PARKING LOT)DT

Nov 6, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT TWO STICKER ON THE VEHICLE THAT SPECIFY TIRE PRESSURE ONE THAT RECOMENDS 30PSI AND THE OTHER THAT RECOMENDS 40PSI ALSO STATES THAT WHEN HE HAD THE TIRE PREASURE AT 30 PSI HE TWO TIRES THAT FELL AND ENDED WITH BLISTERS. GOODYEAR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.

Nov 6, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING TIRE TO FAIL. (WENT FLAT IN PARKING LOT)DT

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 40 MPH RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *MR *JG *NLM

Oct 8, 2002 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT 40 MPH RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *MR *JG *NLM

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

3 BLOWOUTS HITTING SAME POTHOLE BY THREE DIFFERNET DRIVERS. *AK

Sep 16, 2002 Tires

3 BLOWOUTS HITTING SAME POTHOLE BY THREE DIFFERNET DRIVERS. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH NO INDICATION HAD NO INDICATION OF OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH NO INDICATION HAD NO INDICATION OF OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC - NO RESPONSE FROM GAS PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM ROLLING STOP. CAR THEN HIGH-REVS AND FINALLY JERKS FORWARD, AFTER AN APPROXIMATE 1-2 SECOND DELAY.*AK

Jun 1, 2002 Power Train

TRANSMISSION/AUTOMATIC - NO RESPONSE FROM GAS PEDAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM ROLLING STOP. CAR THEN HIGH-REVS AND FINALLY JERKS FORWARD, AFTER AN APPROXIMATE 1-2 SECOND DELAY.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND A6-4.2 THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR DUMPS ALL POWER FROM SLOW SPEEDS. IMAGINE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A SIDE STREET OR ONRAMP AND TURNING THE IGNITION OFF. AUDI REPLACED MY FIRST A6 BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND NOW ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGERS AT THE DEALERSHIP HAS NUM...

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE SECOND A6-4.2 THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR DUMPS ALL POWER FROM SLOW SPEEDS. IMAGINE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM A SIDE STREET OR ONRAMP AND TURNING THE IGNITION OFF. AUDI REPLACED MY FIRST A6 BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND NOW ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGERS AT THE DEALERSHIP HAS NUM...

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY. CONSUMER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING IN THE STREET. CONSUMER SUSTAINE D SOME INJURIES TO ARM AND LEFT HAND. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags

REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT A CRASH.*AK

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED PREMATURELY. CONSUMER DID NOT HIT ANYTHING IN THE STREET. CONSUMER SUSTAINE D SOME INJURIES TO ARM AND LEFT HAND. *AK

Mar 20, 2002 Air Bags

REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT A CRASH.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO HAVE A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AFTER TAKING TRANSMISSION TO MECHANIC, HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, IT WAS HESITATING AT SLOW SPEEDS, CLUMPING WHEN IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF 1ST TO 2...

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO HAVE A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AFTER TAKING TRANSMISSION TO MECHANIC, HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, IT WAS HESITATING AT SLOW SPEEDS, CLUMPING WHEN IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF 1ST TO 2...

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO HAVE A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AFTER TAKING TRANSMISSION TO MECHANIC, HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, IT WAS HESITATING AT SLOW SPEEDS, CLUMPING WHEN IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF 1ST TO 2...

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO HAVE A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AFTER TAKING TRANSMISSION TO MECHANIC, HE WAS TOLD THAT HE NEEDED TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, IT WAS HESITATING AT SLOW SPEEDS, CLUMPING WHEN IT WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF 1ST TO 2...

Jan 19, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WITH RESULTING LOSS OF VBELT MECHANISM AND POWER STEERING. THIS OCCURRED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. THE RESULTING STEERING DIFFICULTY ON A CURVED ROAD WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH EVEN AT 30 MILES PER HOUR..*AK

Jan 19, 2002 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WITH RESULTING LOSS OF VBELT MECHANISM AND POWER STEERING. THIS OCCURRED ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. THE RESULTING STEERING DIFFICULTY ON A CURVED ROAD WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH EVEN AT 30 MILES PER HOUR..*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

SINCE PURCHASED, AIR BAG LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENLY FLASHED INDICATING AN AIR BAG RELATED PROBLEM - DEALER INDICATES AIR BAG CONTROLLER MUST BE REPLACED AND THAT AIR BAG HAS BEEN NON-FIUNCTIONAL ALL THIS TIME (SINCE PURCHASE) - AIRBAG CONTROLLER PART IS NOT STOCKED AT DEALER AND REQUIRES 7 DAYS TO OBTA...

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

FOLLOW-UP INFO TO ODI NUMBER: 756137 - I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE PART REQUIRED TO FIX THIS DEFECT IS ON NATIONWIDE BACKORDER - THIS SUGGEST THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD - THE CAR WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO THE OWNER UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE SUGGESTING THAT THE MFR UNDERSTANDS THE SEVERITY OF THIS ISSUE - TH...

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

SINCE PURCHASED, AIR BAG LIGHT HAS INTERMITTENLY FLASHED INDICATING AN AIR BAG RELATED PROBLEM - DEALER INDICATES AIR BAG CONTROLLER MUST BE REPLACED AND THAT AIR BAG HAS BEEN NON-FIUNCTIONAL ALL THIS TIME (SINCE PURCHASE) - AIRBAG CONTROLLER PART IS NOT STOCKED AT DEALER AND REQUIRES 7 DAYS TO OBTA...

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags

FOLLOW-UP INFO TO ODI NUMBER: 756137 - I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE PART REQUIRED TO FIX THIS DEFECT IS ON NATIONWIDE BACKORDER - THIS SUGGEST THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD - THE CAR WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO THE OWNER UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE SUGGESTING THAT THE MFR UNDERSTANDS THE SEVERITY OF THIS ISSUE - TH...

Dec 13, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMOBILE SLOWS UP WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT SEEM AS IF TURBO IS NOT FUNCTIONING. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS TRANSMISSION OR TURBO HAD A HOLE IN IT. *AK

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMOBILE SLOWS UP WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT SEEM AS IF TURBO IS NOT FUNCTIONING. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS TRANSMISSION OR TURBO HAD A HOLE IN IT. *AK

Dec 13, 2001 Power Train

AUTOMOBILE SLOWS UP WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT SEEM AS IF TURBO IS NOT FUNCTIONING. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS TRANSMISSION OR TURBO HAD A HOLE IN IT. *AK

Dec 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

AUTOMOBILE SLOWS UP WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT SEEM AS IF TURBO IS NOT FUNCTIONING. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS TRANSMISSION OR TURBO HAD A HOLE IN IT. *AK

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Dec 10, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERATIVE, WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE IT WILL MOVE 15 - 20 FEET THEN IT WILL STOP FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS, THEN VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER, THE VEHICLE IS NOT CONSISTENT IN SELECTING THE STARTING GEAR, SOMETIMES STARTING FAST AT OTHER ...

Nov 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 14, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 14, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOW SCREECHING NOISE, THIS IS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN A STOPPING POSITION, AND GOING AT LOW SPEED, CONTACT DEALER AND HAD NO RESPONSE.*AK ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN BETWEEN ONE AND TWO INCHES TO GET ANY RESPONSE, EXTREME PRESSURE NEEDED WHEN USING HORN. *...

Nov 9, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING PLACE BUMPER WENT OVER THE RAIL AND GOT CAUGHT, WHEN CONSUMER BACKED UP BUMPER FEEL OFF.*AK

Nov 9, 2001 Structure

WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING PLACE BUMPER WENT OVER THE RAIL AND GOT CAUGHT, WHEN CONSUMER BACKED UP BUMPER FEEL OFF.*AK

Jul 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #LH, HOWEVER WAS INFORMED THAT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL PARTS CAME, WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WHEN PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, DELAER STATED NO APPOINTMETS WERE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT HEARD FROM DEALER WHICH HAS ALREADY ...

Jul 26, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL #LH, HOWEVER WAS INFORMED THAT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL PARTS CAME, WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WHEN PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, DELAER STATED NO APPOINTMETS WERE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT HEARD FROM DEALER WHICH HAS ALREADY ...

Jun 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE AT LOW SPEED; VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 26, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE AT LOW SPEED; VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE WERE PROBLEMS GETTING THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION. AUDI USED MY CAR TO TRAIN MECHANICS, RATHER THAN REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND GET MY CAR BACK TO ME IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE WRONG PARTS WERE ORDERED, WHEN THE RIGHT PARTS WERE ORDERED THEY WERE NOT MACHINED TO PROPER TOLL...

Jun 23, 2001 Power Train

THERE WERE PROBLEMS GETTING THE PARTS NEEDED TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION. AUDI USED MY CAR TO TRAIN MECHANICS, RATHER THAN REPLACING THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND GET MY CAR BACK TO ME IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE WRONG PARTS WERE ORDERED, WHEN THE RIGHT PARTS WERE ORDERED THEY WERE NOT MACHINED TO PROPER TOLL...

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 25-30 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE $ 14000. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Seats Crash

DURING FRONT CRASH AT 25-30 MPH BOTH FRONT SEATS DRIFTED BACK, AND PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags Crash

FRONT CRASH AT 25-30 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE $ 14000. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Seats Crash

DURING FRONT CRASH AT 25-30 MPH BOTH FRONT SEATS DRIFTED BACK, AND PASSENGER SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY BACK. *AK

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COULD BE DRIVING AND TANK WILL SHOW THAT IT IS FULL. BUT, IN REALITY, IT IS EMPTY. DEALER HAD REPAIRED FUEL GAUGE FOUR TIMES, AND CULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 29, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COULD BE DRIVING AND TANK WILL SHOW THAT IT IS FULL. BUT, IN REALITY, IT IS EMPTY. DEALER HAD REPAIRED FUEL GAUGE FOUR TIMES, AND CULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT IS CAUSING PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (P225/45R17), ONE TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED BUBBLING IN THE SIDEWALL AND HAD BEEN REPLACED PRIOR TO THE LETTER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER REGARDING THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (P225/45R17), ONE TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED BUBBLING IN THE SIDEWALL AND HAD BEEN REPLACED PRIOR TO THE LETTER, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SLC