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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Audi A6

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 10 of 16 complaints (63%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
16
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,300–$4,050
Combined MPG
18–19

Complaints by model year

  1. 161995
  2. 511996
  3. 201997

Where owners report problems

  1. Electrical10 (63%)
  2. Steering2 (13%)
  3. Visibility & Lighting2 (13%)
  4. Airbags & Restraints1 (6%)
  5. Brakes1 (6%)
  6. Engine1 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 1995: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)3,300–4,0504,0504,050
Combined MPG18–191919
City / Highway MPG16–17 / 20–2317 / 22–2317 / 22–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)468–494468468
Complaints filed165120Not compared
Recalls issued222Not compared
Crash-involved complaints110Not compared
Fire-involved complaints014Not compared
Injuries reported100Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared422

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A6 have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Audi A6?

Electrical: 10 of 16 NHTSA complaints (63%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Audi A6 get?

EPA rates it 18–19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Audi A6?

EPA estimates $3,300–$4,050 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd62.8LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars17 mpg (high)22 mpg19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)468 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd62.8LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars17 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$4,050 (high)468 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars16 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)$3,450494 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars16 mpg (low)22 mpg18 mpg (low)$3,450494 g/mi (high)
Configuration 5Automatic 4-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons16 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)18 mpg (low)$3,450494 g/mi (high)
Configuration 6Automatic 4-spd62.8LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons17 mpg (high)22 mpg19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)468 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System00000
Electrical101010
Brakes10000
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting20000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Campaign 97V175000 · Oct 8, 1997

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    Campaign 96V017000 · Jan 29, 1996

    Defect
    DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
    Consequence
    SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.