2002 Audi A6 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,132miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Audi A6, 13% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,132 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.
“Dealer and factorty have refused to send me my original warranty and the technical service bulletin for brake/roter repair/replacement. When the car was serviced last year they said the brakes & rotars were not ready yet, but today they say the brakes and rotars are no longer covered. Connecticut public act 90-52 requires them to disclose this information.”
NHTSA complaint #10124438, filed 2005-06, 34,264 miles“I have 3 major concerns regarding my 2002 Audi A6 3.0 quattro. I will start with the most dangerous problem first...1) the anti-lock brakes that kick in unexpectedly. The ABS/esp problem started in may, 2007, with the ABS/esp light coming on intermittently, resulting in us replacing the brake light switch. The problem didn't happen again until the anti-lock brakes kicked in, in aug., 2009. With no definite, inexpensive fix from the dealer, we decided to see if the problem persisted. It did, bringing the car back in sept., 2009 & again in june, 2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395414, filed 2011-04, 87,000 miles“I am the owner of a 2002 Audi A6 4.2. This is the second exact make and model that I have owned. My complaint is two fold. First and foremost, this particular Audi has no rear brake pad wear sensor. Both vehicles I owned had rear brake failure. The second vechicle I had the idea to continously check the rear brakes. I feel that the ntsha should look in to Audi and the lack of a brake failure waring system. Secondly, the first failure I have was completely covered by warranty. The current car was not covered. Audi has unilaterally chaged ther warranty policy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121335, filed 2005-05, 28,478 miles“While driving, the vehicle jerks forward. The mechanic indicated that the one out of the six cylinder coil had broke, and this is common problem with this vehicle because of the design. They also indicated that the remaining five coils will also break. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001334, filed 2002-12, 4,300 miles“There is a sound of metal rattling towards the front end of the car. Sounds as if something is going to fall off the car. Audi could not identify the problem for 10 days and then said they identified the problem as front break pads coming loose. They repaired what they thought to be the problem. We returned to car to their service center 5 weeks later with the same problem. They can not identify what is wrong with the car and will not give us a guarantee in writing that the vehicle is safe to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070745, filed 2004-01, 13,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10210650May 29, 2013This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot…
- 10028008Nov 19, 2008Audi: abs activates during light brake application . Control noises are heard from the abs unit at low speed without brake application.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 10 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 29 | 20% |
| 1999 | 39 | 18% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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