2001 Audi A6 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Audi A6, 1% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While applying the brake pedal vehicle hesitated to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. However, the problem recurred. ...... The brake problem occurred first at 16,000 miles, occurred again before warranty expired, at 60,000 miles , and then at 75,000 miles. Dealer refused to give any relief, appealed to Audi hom eoffice, and they too refused to d o anything about it. Also, removed and installed windshield wiper blades.”
NHTSA complaint #10103792, filed 2004-12, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V202000Jun 18, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (allroad). When activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one…Covers: Audi A6 2001
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
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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