Component Record

Audi A6 1999 Electrical System Problems

37 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 1999 Audi A6 - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V133000Reported March 18, 2004 - 172,866 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 172,866 vehicles across all affected models.

06V198000Reported June 5, 2006 - 70,512 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 70,512 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System43 Brakes42 Vehicle Speed Control25 Steering19 Engine19 Suspension17

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.