Component Record

Audi A6 1999 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

43 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1999 Audi A6 - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage43 complaints

43 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V157000Reported May 3, 2001 - 70,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 70,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V058000Reported March 22, 1999 - 27,964 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 27,964 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes42 Electrical System37 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 November 1, 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.