Component Record

Audi A6 2001 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

20 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2001 Audi A6 - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage20 complaints

20 complaints; 3 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.

08V157000Reported April 8, 2008 - 68,240 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 68,240 vehicles across all affected models.

11V267000Reported May 3, 2011 - 5,992 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 5,992 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine20 Power Train16 Air Bags16 Brakes14 Electrical System14 Tires11

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.