2002 Audi A6 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Audi A6, 3% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“I parked my car to detail it and after I went to drive to the store and my car wasn't reaching above 4000 rpms and wouldn't go over 60 MPH ...its acting like there is a rev limiter and throw 2 new codes...never got engine bay wet jus outer body of vehicle ...diagnostic codes are p0322 and p0421 I believe one is for the engine ignition distributor no signal and also catalytic system below threshold bank 1 .....after I parked car again I tried to start and nothing happened ....I've bout new c.o.p's ....and still nothing I was driving my vehicle when this happened and also notice that the fuel…”
NHTSA complaint #11325248, filed 2020-05, 18,000 miles“I purchased a 2002 Audi A6 as our family car. During the purchase process I inquired about the safety regulations in regards to the side airbags (rear seat) and child safety seats. I was told that as long as they were postioned properly that there was no danger to a child in a properly installed seat. Not long after recieving the vehicle, we found out the family was imminent. During my research into what child safety seat to purchase, I was shocked to find out that the dealership provided me with inaccurate information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003188, filed 2003-01“2002 Audi A6 has a problem with interior flooding due to rainy weather and it causes the transmission module to short out. The consumer stated during heavy rain, the water from the windshield runoff does not drain fast enough through the drain hole, which is located under the battery. The drain is well hidden and can not be inspected visually or cleaned easily. The water backs up into the passenger compartment through the fresh air intake. The transmission module which is located directly under the passengers feet had to be replaced twice, because of the flooding problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274514, filed 2009-06Related service bulletins
- 10249054Jul 10, 2014Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
- 10249085May 13, 2014Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- 10032264Oct 19, 2007Audi: engine oil pressure is below specified value. Oil pressure warning light might be illuminated or illuminated intermittently. Repairs include replacing the oil pump module.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 8 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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