2000 Audi A6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 20%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,002miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Audi A6, 20% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,002 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The ABS light comes on steady, the hand brake light flashed constantly, and three warning beeps are heard. A computer reading says there is no connection with the ABS unit. The ABS doesn't work at all. It sometimes occurs when I first start the car, and sometimes after driving for a while. Audi says my car is too far out of warranty (2000 w/ 77,000 mi). They won't cover any costs.”
NHTSA complaint #10336892, filed 2010-06, 77,000 miles“1) the ABS module on my 2000 Audi A6 has failed. Failed at 95,000 miles, always had regular maintainance done on vehicle 2) I have noticed a large number of these reports regarding this module and type of car. It is $1500 to fix and in the manual states to correct immediately as to the rear brakes may lock up under heavy braking. 3) have not repaired vehicle yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10212421, filed 2007-12, 95,000 miles“Abs control module has failed on my 2000 Audi A6. From an internet search this appears to be an almost taken for granted repair/replacement item, I.e.; it happens to almost every vehicle. This is not an inexpensive item to replace (500-1300 dollars including labor). There are thousands of complaints, forums, blogs dedicated to this particular issue. I believe a recall is warranted. Please investigate this issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10257559, filed 2009-02, 157,000 miles“Abs/brake light started flashing infrequently and I called maplewood Audi service and they proceeding to tell me it was a brake light switch, through further investigation I found that this is a very common problem with their ABS control module and it is a factory only fix because of reprogramming and such and it would run about $2000. I belong to a couple of Audi forums and this is one of the most common problems. I don't see how this proprietary system is allowed to continue without accountability by the manufacturer and or dealerships. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223687, filed 2008-04, 64,300 miles“I was driving my 2000 Audi A6 2.7t (about 48,500 miles and out of warranty) home from work, when I noticed the car seemed to have less power. The car did not seem to accelerate very well. Then I noticed that when I took my foot off the accelerator that the car was slowing on its own. I was close to home and the road I was on did not have a place where I could safely pull over so I drove home. When I pulled in I noticed the front passenger wheel was smoking. I picked up a fire extinguisher and used it on the smoking wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159976, filed 2006-06, 48,550 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10210650May 29, 2013This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot…
- 10028008Nov 19, 2008Audi: abs activates during light brake application . Control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 29 | 20% |
| 1999 | 39 | 18% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2000 Audi A6
36 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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