2002 Audi A6 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Audi A6, 17% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 2 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.
“I recently bought my Audi and throughout the summer it drove just fine, but once winter came around and the temperatures dropped, I noticed the smell of gas in my car as soon as it was started. I opened the hood and there was gas spraying from what looked like all six fuel injectors. So I took the car to a mechanic, where they replaced numerous things (fuel pressure regulator, o rings, valve system, and all 6 fuel injectors) all to no avail. Nobody can tell me what is wrong, nobody knows. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499473, filed 2013-02, 61,000 miles“This complaint is related to an Audi recall #pe08008 issued in may, 2008 and relates to the failure of the a plastic nipple on the gas tank that fails due to stress. According to Audi, my vehicle did not fall within the parameters of the recall per my VIN . According to your notice it covers my 2002 Audi, but only for the 2.8, 2.7 and 3.0 engine on the quattro sedan and the 2.7 and 4.2 on the allroad. My Audi is a quattro 4.2 sedan. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279502, filed 2009-08, 76,000 miles“This car has been great to me. Aside from a fuel pump going, just recently I was driving on the freeway and the car died. The epc light on the dash popped up and luckily I was able to coast to the side of the road. I attempted to start the car several times before calling aaa (15-20 min) while on the phone with aaa I attempted to start the car again and it fired right up. Thinking it was just a one time issue I got back on the freeway where 10 mile or so later same the same thing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458209, filed 2012-05, 180,879 miles“I have a 2002 Audi A6 with a 3.0 v-6 engine. When the gas tank is filled up more than 3/4 full the gas tank on the drivers side leaks all over the place. On the internet there are many complaints explaining the same exact problem. Audi has a recall program for 2001 to 2004 Audi A6 3.0 litre models, but tell me my car is not one that got recalled because of my vehicle code number. I explained that my problem is exactly like they explain on their website and it matches the other complaints on the web also. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291555, filed 2009-11, 68,000 miles“Nhtsa campaign number: 08v157000 volkswagen 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 equipped with 2.7l or 4.2l engines. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result. This is the 3rd time I've made a complaint. I have a 2002 Audi A6 with this problem and yet no one will listen to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392930, filed 2011-03, 80,000 milesRelated 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
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…
- 10015098Apr 12, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. Update.
- 10012766Feb 15, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement.
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 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBrakes
11 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 28, 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