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Audi A6 1998 Engine Problems

6 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1998 Audi A6 - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V134000Reported June 22, 1998 - 19,800 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 19,800 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System38Brakes19Vehicle Speed Control18Suspension14Steering13Vehicle Structure9
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.