2000 Audi A6

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 37 of 148 complaints (25%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 217 in 1999 to 148 in 2000.

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

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2000: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category19981999200020012002vs. 2000 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)4,100–4,3004,100–4,3004,3004,3004,100–4,300
Combined MPG18–1918–19181818–19
City / Highway MPG15–17 / 22–2515–16 / 24–2515–16 / 22–2415–16 / 22–2315–17 / 22–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)468–494468–494494494468–494
Complaints filed13021714811388Not compared
Recalls issued109474Not compared
Crash-involved complaints6124116Not compared
Fire-involved complaints723873Not compared
Injuries reported41561011Not compared
Deaths reported02001Not compared
Configurations compared22655

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 2000 Audi A6 have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Audi A6?

Electrical: 37 of 148 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Audi A6 get?

EPA rates it 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Audi A6?

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

EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

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 5-spd62.8LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars16 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 5-spd62.7L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 3Manual 6-spd62.7L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 5-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 5Manual 5-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars16 mpg (high)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 5-spd84.2L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars15 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 5-spd62.8L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Station Wagons15 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)18 mpg$4,300494 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine210000
Transmission & Drivetrain80000
Fuel System230000
Electrical370810
Brakes292030
Steering110000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires250000
Airbags & Restraints92030
Driver Assistance & Speed Control50000
Body, Seats & Latches60000
Visibility & Lighting60000
Other91010

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 (4)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 20V056000 · Jan 31, 2020

    Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

    Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 06V198000 · Jun 7, 2006

    Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

    Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 04V133000 · Mar 22, 2004

    Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

    Consequence: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · Campaign 01V157000 · May 18, 2001

    Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.

    Consequence: RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.