1995 Audi A6
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Audi A6. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car IS started.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 audi A6. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the parking brake, warning brake and air bag warning gauges illuminated simultaneously. the failures did not seem to affect the operation of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken the to the dealer who diagnosed…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 audi A6. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the parking brake, warning brake and air bag warning gauges illuminated simultaneously. the failures did not seem to affect the operation of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken the to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an internal harness failure with the rear brakes and an internal failure with the seat occupant control module. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle as repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I was driving to work in my 95 A6 quattro wagon when I noticed the vehicle was accelerating without me putting pressure on the gas pedal. When I shifted the vehicle into neutral the rpms red lined. It took both of my feet on the brake while the vehicle was in drive to stop it and when I finally got it stopped and into park it was "idling" at around 3000 rpms. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 audi A6. when driving below 10 mph or in the idle position, the vehicle shuts off. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that an adjustment needed to be made to the tachometer. when the vehicle IS started, it appears to be operating normally. the current mileage IS 128,000 and failure mileage was 118,000.
- Electrical system
Dt*: the contact stated there IS a nhtsa recall number 98e002000 for the auto command remote car starter. the remote starter IS model number 20036. there IS no known problem with the remote starter. after the manufacturer was alerted, it was discovered that the company was no longer under the same ownership. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch, the vehicle would turn on, but the lights failed to come on. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. please fill in additional information. *Jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition switch, part number 4a0905849b, on my audi A6 failied. audi told me that this particular campaign did not apply to my vehicle. however, the recalled ignition switch part number, and the ignition swith replaced on my car, are the same. audi will not respond to that question. they continue to say that my car was not involved in the recall.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
When driving the vehicle power windows/windshield wipers, and air conditioner do not work due to a faulty ignition switch. *Ak
- Air bags
A recall repair related to the discharge of static electricity, which may cause the air bag to deploy, failed. *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Jamming ignition switch was cause of starter solenoid burnout. both ignition switch and starter solenoid were replaced. equipment failure caused headlights to suddenly go out during night time driving. I was able to get the car off the roadway in time to prevent an accident, but then the car stalled out and had to be towed.
- Electrical system › Ignition
I'm experiencing the same problems like addressed in recall 96v01700. Unaware of the recall, I paid for the first replacement $254.25 for material and labor. After just 2 years the problem shows up again and my audi dealer IS refusing to fix it foc. I'm not sure if the original recall was performed on this car, but if so this would be the third time the ignition switch fails.*ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Dealer says bolt frozen and had to break from rack--apparently overtightened by factory when manufacturing vehicle!*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
My problem IS same as the one described in nhtsa campaign #96 v017000. I called my dealer as well as audi service at 1-800-822-2834 and was told that my vehicle was not part of recall even though it shows same problem & that I would have to take care of this problem. my vehicle IS same as…
My problem IS same as the one described in nhtsa campaign #96 v017000. I called my dealer as well as audi service at 1-800-822-2834 and was told that my vehicle was not part of recall even though it shows same problem & that I would have to take care of this problem. my vehicle IS same as described in the campaign #v96v017000. I feel this malfunction should be taken care by audi. I contacted nhtsa' hotline and the gentlemen suggested that I requested in this questionnaire the reopening of this campaign & an investigation of this problem. thank you!*ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Front left and right tie rods ends ("camber links") needed replacement. I was told this IS a saftey issue and the vehicle should not be driven. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS light illuminated indicating the anti-lock brakes are off which means that the anti-lock feature does not work, causing the rear wheels to lock up. please give further details. *ak
- Electrical system
Electrical short, causing loss of power/accident/injury.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel supply line leak
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251027Tightening wheel bolts
- 10250950Tightening wheel bolts
- 10249085Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10249054Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10243787Audi Elsa Newsletter
- 10231130Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- 10216662Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10216656Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10164518This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
- 10163501This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128222Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
- 10128009This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10124751Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10124690This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
- 10123901Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
- 10123882Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10123764Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10123587Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10122415Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 10121408Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as outlined in Elsa. Proper use of a calibrated torque wrench ensures that all wheel bolts are tightened equally and reduces the chances of repeat repairs. Using methods other than a calibrated torque wrench to attain correct wheel bolt torque may lead to problems.
- 10121365Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
- 10058584Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there IS no damage from loosened particles. Model all. All years.
- 10054859Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
- 10027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
- 10022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter.
- 600729Vehicle exhibits delayed 1-2 shift under part load after a cold start.
- 40052Coding the electronic control module has changed with the introduction of the latest motor managemnet system (mms-311).
- 40050Brake pedal squeak.
- 40049Climate control malfunctions.
- 40048Fog lights function modified to operate only with low beam headlights on.
- 39712Delayed 1-2 shift on cold start warm-up.
- 39635New safety feature for unlocking vehicles from the interior.
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