2001 Audi A6 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 17%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Audi A6, 17% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10308832, filed 2010-02, 122,980 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10706443, filed 2015-04, 80,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10399588, filed 2011-05, 100,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10242446, filed 2008-09, 125,000 miles“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. My car is experiencing just such a symptom, and has been confirmed by two independent mechanics.”
NHTSA complaint #11520957, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 11V267000May 3, 2011Volkswagen 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…Covers: Audi A6 2001–2004, S6 2002–2003, RS6 2003
- 08V157000Apr 8, 2008Volkswagen is recalling 68,240 my 2001-2004 audi a6 quattro vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 2.8l, or 3.0l engines and my 2001-2005 allroad quattro vehicles…Covers: Audi A6 2001–2004, Allroad 2001–2005
- 01V157000May 3, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Sulfur in fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline causing sulfur to become deposited…Covers: Audi A6 1998–2001, Volkswagen Passat 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10123656Dec 10, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or…
- 10119940Mar 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may…
- 10228314Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10224993Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10221966Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10123591Jun 21, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 29% |
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2016 | 9 | 18% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 8 | 15% |
| 2012 | 11 | 18% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 26% |
| 2003 | 21 | 32% |
| 2002 | 15 | 17% |
| 2001 | 19 | 17% |
| 2000 | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 | 39 | 18% |
| 1998 | 35 | 27% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Audi A6
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 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology