2001 Audi A6 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Audi A6, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I parked my car friday night when I came from work. I woke up saturday morning I had a flood in my passenger side front and back I checked all windows was shut so I went to mech and he says with this model from 2001 to 2004 he seen this problem a lot it's a clogged drain so he said its a default on Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #10516204, filed 2013-06, 127,300 miles“Hi Audi 2001 A6 atq 2.8l quattro. Can you investigate the material used on the coolant and windshield wiper reservoirs as I had them crack twice. Also, I brought my car in asked that all recall work be done, I want to be assured that the sensor warranty work was done on the engine coolant temp sensor, oil leaks in upper engine, 3 way catalyst DTC codes sensor as I am getting a check engine light and have already spent over $900 to repair this. Can I get the vacuum hose and tire information as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239127, filed 2008-08, 89,000 miles“The consumer was going about 50 MPH when she was involved in an accident. Vehicle a pulled in front of vehicle b and stopped short, forcing vehicle b to rear end vehicle a. In the process, the air bags failed to deploy. Owner contacted the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not hit at the right angle to activate the air bags. …”
NHTSA complaint #10111617, filed 2005-03, 54,262 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198567Jun 25, 2021This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 33% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
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 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 27, 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