1999 Audi A6 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Audi A6, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear rims failed at highway speed after hitting a small object, similar to a small tree branch. The left rear rim was completely ruined and instantly caused the tire to deflate, similar to a blowout. The ring of the rim, on which the tire is mounted, separated from the flat circle the gets bolted onto the axel assembly. The right rear was damaged enough to require replacement, according to the dealer, although I could not see any damage. (because of work hours, I was never able to talk to the dealer's rep in person.) the car had not been in any serious incidents prior to accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #733339, filed 2000-10“Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and it felt like an explosion. He was able to pull over to side. Driver's side front wheel was split all the way around. Inner rim separated from outer rim. There were no injuries. Dealership as aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #881005, filed 2001-02“While driving during any snow the wheels get packed with ice and or snow to the point where the balance is severely thrown off necessitating stopping to clean out the wheels repeatedly in order to operate the car safely. Steering is compromised and the car shakes violently at speeds over 55-60 MPH. Not to mention having to get out of the automobile on the roadside in a snowstorm to clean out the wheels. This poses both operational and situational safety concerns. I think Audi should supply wheels which are appropriate for winter driving, especially in this all-wheel drive automobile.”
NHTSA complaint #718652, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10128009Oct 19, 2016This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- 10250950Oct 21, 2014Tightening wheel bolts
- 10124751Oct 12, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- 10251027Dec 9, 2013Tightening wheel bolts
- 10121408Dec 9, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact…
- 10027923Nov 19, 2008Audi: 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…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Audi A6
39 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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