2013 Audi A6 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Audi A6, 15% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Fuel hose appears to have deteriorated from the inside. Small pinhole leak appeared and allowed for gasoline to spill onto hot engine. Current volkswagen recall 24bz does not appear to include my VIN, although characteristics are exactly as described in recall. I believe the recall needs to be expanded to include my VIN. The vehicle was in motion and the strong smell of gasoline started to permeate through the cabin. As I investigated the cause, I found the crack in the fuel hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954833, filed 2017-02, 49,000 miles“Start smelling gasoline and every day was worse. I bring the A6 for the recall but I just realize that Audi did the 20ar but I remember prior to this recall the car had the 24bz . I tried to call them and my vim soes noy show for this recall . The A6 is with Audi livermore they want me to pay to unmount the gas tank to procedure with a diagnostic. I just know that my car is leaking gas and no response that why tgis happend the car or the tank hasn't received a damaged at all so how this happend . Other option that Audi want is charge 3500 for fix and they pay the 20% wich its not right . …”
NHTSA complaint #11139375, filed 2018-10, 84,000 miles“Strong gasoline odor inside the car while being driven and while parked inside my garage resulting from fuel pump leak. Odor is worse when fuel tank is full.”
NHTSA complaint #11320634, filed 2020-04, 71,000 miles“It was recently began to leak fuel from the top of the engine close to the windshield. Then the whole cabin specially in the front where the steering wheel began to have bad vibration during reversed, and idle, also when the AC is on. Then theres the airbag for the passenger, the light is on, it used to say ' off then when the seat is used it will shut off. Now it just stays on. Last is the AC compressor seems to be rattling like a bolt is loose. All the recalls have been happening with my Audi and still my VIN is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11690179, filed 2025-09“My car was stationary and oil is leaking from the engine my fuel system is messing up. Also I'm having electrical problems cylinder 1 misfire open ground or short to ground circuit .”
NHTSA complaint #11375329, filed 2020-11Related recalls
- 17V781000Dec 6, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken…Covers: Audi A6 2012–2014, A7 2012–2014
- 16V646000Sep 7, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose…Covers: Audi A6 2012–2013, A7 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
- 11026295Nov 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P310B00 in ECM; Vapor pocket formation in fuel system.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007301Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007220Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
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 2013 Audi A6
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology