Skip to content
1996 AUDI A6
2 Recalls for 1996 AUDI A6
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-08 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. |
| 1996-01-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 AUDI A6
| Date | Component |
|---|
53 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 AUDI A6
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10177482 | |||
| 2004-02-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10059474 | |||
| 1996-11-06 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 511081 | |||
| 2018-01-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11060713 | |||
| 2016-08-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10893605 | |||
| 2016-06-17 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10874904 | |||
| 2014-03-17 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10572985 | |||
| 2012-06-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10462253 | |||
| 2009-04-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10263872 | |||
| 2008-12-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10253058 | |||
| 2008-11-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10249580 | |||
| 2008-08-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10238063 | |||
| 2007-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10205648 | |||
| 2007-03-12 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10184854 | |||
| 2006-12-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10177482 | |||
| 2006-12-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10175945 | |||
| 2006-10-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10171989 | |||
| 2005-05-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10122194 | |||
| 2004-12-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10104204 | |||
| 2004-12-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10103951 | |||
| 2004-09-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10090702 | |||
| 2004-08-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10089507 | |||
| 2004-09-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10090638 | |||
| 2004-08-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 10086231 | |||
| 2004-07-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10080156 | |||
| 2004-08-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10080152 | |||
| 2004-06-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10076044 | |||
| 2004-02-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10059474 | |||
| 2004-01-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10054738 | |||
| 2003-12-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10051822 | |||
| 2003-11-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10047862 | |||
| 2003-10-15 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10042943 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10042729 | |||
| 2003-07-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10026403 | |||
| 2003-06-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10024197 | |||
| 2002-09-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8019211 | |||
| 2002-10-23 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8021397 | |||
| 2002-09-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8019067 | |||
| 2002-11-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8023178 | |||
| 2002-08-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8017346 | |||
| 2002-09-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8018586 | |||
| 2002-06-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8011489 | |||
| 2001-05-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 887509 | |||
| 1999-06-14 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 839536 | |||
| 1999-04-29 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 837246 | |||
| 1999-11-12 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 783824 | |||
| 2002-04-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 761189 | |||
| 2001-12-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 756174 | |||
| 2001-10-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 752882 | |||
| 2001-08-17 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 750664 | |||
| 2001-06-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 747155 | |||
| 2000-10-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ODI Number: 734015 | |||
| 1997-10-15 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 604533 |
0 Investigations for 1996 AUDI A6
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
41 Service Alerts for 1996 AUDI A6
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-04-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-07-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-31 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-03 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-12 | 200000 WHEELS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-07 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-19 | 200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-08-05 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains information on the Audi side assist update. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-12-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 200000 WHEELS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-09-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for serv Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-13 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-04-17 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-08 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-07-31 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-10-24 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-11-07 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 124000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-03 | 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
REPLACING DAMAGED CLIPS FOR FRONT BUMPER. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-03 | 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ABS LIGHT (K47) ON DUE TO BATTERY JUMPING/CHARGING. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-09-01 | 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
THE MODEL LISTED ABOVE WILL BE EQUIPPED. WITH A NEW ‘INTERIOR PROFILE’ KEY AND LOCK SYSTEM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1996 AUDI A6
search for another vehicle