The 1995 Audi A6 has 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints16filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Air bags › Frontal
NHTSA recall 97V175000 · Oct 8, 1997 · 39,300 vehicles
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Risk: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
NHTSA recall 96V017000 · Jan 29, 1996 · 24,000 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
Risk: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1995 Audi A6 4-DR.
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
A6
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
A6
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 23 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel
A6 Wagon
19mpg combined
City / highway
17 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
A6 quattro
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
A6 quattro
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 22 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
A6 quattro Wagon
18mpg combined
City / highway
16 / 20 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Electrical system Ignition › Switch; Ignition
11
1
0
1
122,222 mi
Steering Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Rack and pinion
2
0
0
0
—
Visibility Rear window wiper/washer; Power window devices and controls
2
0
0
0
—
Exterior lighting Headlights › Switch; Turn signal › Switch
2
0
0
0
—
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
0
0
0
—
Air bags
1
0
0
0
—
Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner
1
0
0
0
—
Engine and engine cooling
1
0
0
0
—
Power train Automatic transmission
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 1, 2010 · 90,000 milesElectrical system TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE, WARNING BRAKE AND AIR BAG WARNING GAUGES ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE FAILURES DID NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL HARNESS FAILURE WITH THE REAR BRAKES AND AN INTERNAL FAILURE WITH THE SEAT OCCUPANT CONTROL MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE AS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Jan 24, 2009Power train › Automatic transmission I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY 95 A6 QUATTRO WAGON WHEN I NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING WITHOUT ME PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL THE RPMS RED LINED. IT TOOK BOTH OF MY FEET ON THE BRAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE TO STOP IT AND WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED AND INTO PARK IT WAS "IDLING" AT AROUND 3000 RPMS. *TR
Mar 5, 2007 · 118,000 milesEngine and engine cooling TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 AUDI A6. WHEN DRIVING BELOW 10 MPH OR IN THE IDLE POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT AN ADJUSTMENT NEEDED TO BE MADE TO THE TACHOMETER. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, IT APPEARS TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 128,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Jun 4, 2006 · 186,903 milesElectrical system DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 98E002000 FOR THE AUTO COMMAND REMOTE CAR STARTER. THE REMOTE STARTER IS MODEL NUMBER 20036. THERE IS NO KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE REMOTE STARTER. AFTER THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COMPANY WAS NO LONGER UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP. *AK
Oct 18, 2004Electrical system › Ignition › Switch THE CONSUMER PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN ON, BUT THE LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Jan 15, 2004 · 81,798 milesElectrical system › Ignition IGNITION SWITCH, PART NUMBER 4A0905849B, ON MY AUDI A6 FAILIED. AUDI TOLD ME THAT THIS PARTICULAR CAMPAIGN DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE RECALLED IGNITION SWITCH PART NUMBER, AND THE IGNITION SWITH REPLACED ON MY CAR, ARE THE SAME. AUDI WILL NOT RESPOND TO THAT QUESTION. THEY CONTINUE TO SAY THAT MY CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.*AK
Aug 11, 2003Electrical system › Ignition › Switch WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH FRONT LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WOULD MALFUNCTION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER. *AK
Jul 17, 2003 · 118,000 milesVisibility › Rear window wiper/washer WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS/WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND AIR CONDITIONER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE99065 · opened Oct 28, 1999 · closed Mar 31, 2000 · led to recall 00V068000FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK There is no summary currently available