2002 Audi A6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Audi A6, 11% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,700 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.
“Whenever I attempt to accelerate immediately after using the brakes, nothing happens. The car's throttle appears to have no effect for 2+ seconds, even when pressed all the way to the floor. On several separate occaisions, while trying to merge into traffic, I have nearly been hit by an oncoming vehicle while waiting for my car to understand that I intended to accelerate. This is not turbo lag; it is computer-induced throttle lag. (the engine rpms do not change during these occurrences.) this is a clear safety issue that Audi must address. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075187, filed 2004-06, 2,000 miles“Transmission failure while driving on freeway. Fourth time in 3 years. Each time the transmission was replaced. Audi refuses to acknowledge the failure of the CVT transmission on that model. It is a danger to public safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10510423, filed 2013-05, 122,700 miles“Apparently Audi have known for ages that the CVT clutch has needed upgrading on this engine, but hasn't recalled the cars. We own a 2002 Audi A6 (3.0 engine & multitronic CVT).”
NHTSA complaint #10256378, filed 2009-01, 43,000 miles“Water from air conitioning system leaked into passenger compartment and flooded and disabled transmission control module. Transmission went into limp mode,' allowing vehicle to only operate in 4th gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10204708, filed 2007-10, 63,000 miles“I have purchased a 2002 Audi A6 2.7t from sunnyside in middleburg hts ohio. The car had a vibration felt in the steering wheel and floorboard with oem wheels and tires. Went back and forth to this specific dealer with no results. Other area dealer, fred baker was able to alleviate the problem, but I asked if purchasing new wheels and tires would fix my problem. I was told yes, as long as I get wheel and tires with manufacturer's specs. Purchased new wheels and tires with the following specs: 5x112mm bolt pattern, wheel bore to fit hub bore of 57.1mm with hubcentric ring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152463, filed 2006-03Related service bulletins
- 10226530Jun 3, 2014ATF pan leaks
- 10210680Jun 3, 2014As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
- 10122418Jun 3, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket…
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10210679May 28, 2014This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are…
- 10122465May 28, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the…
- 10123551Jun 19, 2013Audi is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s original in-service date for certain MY2002 through…
- 10032188Aug 5, 2009Audi: switching on the headlights causes a low voltage, which leads to the failure of the diagnosis signal of the gear lever circuit board. The tcm recognizes a fault in the gear…
- 10032412Jun 15, 2009Audi: vehicle will not move in any gear. Atf pump border bushing may fail and cause a loss of oil pressure. The atf pump is incorporated in the valve body. The pump is not a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 15 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 15% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Audi A6
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
11 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.
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