2001 Audi A6 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Audi A6, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the pedal module was stuck and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10565648, filed 2014-02, 89,000 miles“Consumer is upset because he had to have a brand new transmission replaced. After taking transmission to mechanic, he was told that he needed transmission replaced because it was not working properly. Also, it was hesitating at slow speeds, clumping when it was going in and out of 1st to 2nd gear. In addition, vehicle was revving at 6000 rpms before shifting into gear.”
NHTSA complaint #8004597, filed 2002-02“While driving on the highway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated with uncontrollable speed causing vehicle to flip over and skid into an embankment. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. There were no fatalities.”
NHTSA complaint #10042100, filed 2003-10“When applying brakes there is a low screeching noise, this is when vehicle is in a stopping position, and going at low speed, contact dealer and had no response. Accelerator pedal needs to be pushed down between one and two inches to get any response, extreme pressure needed when using horn.”
NHTSA complaint #899101, filed 2001-11“Audi 2001 A6 2.7t tiptronic while in d transmission mode, car does not accelerate per accelerator input after using the brakes. There is a delay of about a couple of seconds before car accelerates. This happens after braking from low speeds followed by gentle acceleration and also when braking from higher speeds followed by either gentle or aggressive acceleration. Often there will be a pronounced jerk when the car starts to accelerate after the delay. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043073, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10052307May 29, 2013Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
- 10016518Aug 9, 2005Unnecessary ecm and/or accelerator pedal replacement.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 8% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 11% |
| 1998 | 18 | 14% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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