2002 Audi S6 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Audi S6 recalls

Most common 2002 Audi S6 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Power Train	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Tires	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2021-06-24, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel is leaking from the top of the driver side of fuel tank. Appears to be near to rollover nipple that was previously recalled in 2010. Result: accumulation of fuel near exhaust - fire hazard.

2015-03-06, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI S6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IN COLD TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.

2010-08-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
ON 10 AUG 2010 MY 2002 AUDI S6 AVANT FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE HOSE NIPPLE BEGAN LEAKING FUEL VAPORS AND LIQUID. THE LEAK WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE SAME MATERIAL FAILURE NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 08V157000 AND IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK BECAUSE OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR EXPOSURE TO HOT EXHAUST AND OTHER POSSIBLE IGNITION SOURCES. IN THIS CASE THE PLASTIC HOSE NIPPLE CRACKED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT, DAMAGE OR THE PRESENCE OF HARSH CONDITIONS. THE VALVE IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TANK A FEW INCHES FROM THE FUEL SENDER ACCESS HOLE UNDER THE REAR SEAT. THE P/N FOR THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK FOR THE A6 AND ALLROADS AFFECTED BY 08V157000 IS [XXX] BL. THE P/N FOR THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK IN THE S6

2009-10-26, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAKING FROM THE GAS STORAGE UNIT. *TR

2004-01-02, Vehicle Speed Control
DANGEROUS RANDOM LOSS OF THROTTLE RESPONSIVENESS; ERRATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT FUNCTION . *AK

2002 Audi S6 questions

Does the 2002 Audi S6 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Audi S6: Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi S6?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Audi S6 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.