2001 Audi A6 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Audi A6, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,995 miles.
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.
“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 determined that the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 broke in the center. The service department manager stated he has never seen or heard of that happening in all his years with Audi. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557844, filed 2013-12, 149,995 miles“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 listed were recall items-including vacuum hoses. Yes, many were, there was even a law suit with Audi, that Audi denied my claim and paid several on. I appealed and they did not respond and did not define why they refused to cover it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706578, filed 2015-04Related service bulletins
- 10128350May 10, 2017This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10058584Jul 1, 2015Audi: 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…
- 10122799Oct 12, 2012Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 3 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 32 | 28% |
| 2018 | 7 | 64% |
| 2017 | 4 | 20% |
| 2016 | 17 | 33% |
| 2015 | 6 | 27% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 15 | 29% |
| 2012 | 13 | 22% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A6
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
11 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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