1999 AUDI A6

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

9 Recalls for 1999 AUDI A6

Recall Date Component Summary
2020-01-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Interim owner notifications are expected to began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69AE.

1999-09-13 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

1999-05-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

1999-03-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE SYSTEM WHICH EMPLOYS A FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. IF THE VEHICLE IS REFUELED SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED, AND IS KEPT RUNNING WHILE BEING REFUELED, THE FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM COULD PRODUCE SUFFICIENT BACK PRESSURE TO CAUSE FUEL TO BE EJECTED AFTER A COMPLETE FILL-UP WHEN THE FUEL PUMP NOZZLE IS REMOVED FROM THE FILLER NECK.

Remedy:

VW IS PROVIDING A NEW PAGE FOR THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALSO REQUESTING OWNERS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE A LABEL CONTAINING IMPORTANT REFUELING INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLED INSIDE OF THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. DEALERS WILL ALSO REMOVE THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FENDER WELL AT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR.

2006-06-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

2004-10-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L, V6 5-VALVE ENGINES, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WHILE DRIVING DURING EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THE THROTTLE MAY FREEZE IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO ICE ACCUMULATING IN THE THROTTLE BODY.

Remedy:

AUDI WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT THROTTLE BODY KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

OWNERS OF VEHICLES WHICH ARE NOT REGISTERED IN THE COLD-WEATHER STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING, WILL BE NOTIFIED OF A SERVICE ACTION, UNDER WHICH THEY WILL BE PROVIDED THE FREE REMEDY UPON REQUEST.

2004-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER’S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

2001-05-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-866-892-2834.

2000-12-06 STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 AUDI A6

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 airbag
2011-05-12 mirrors
2011-05-12 exhaust/emission
2011-05-12 suspension

225 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 AUDI A6

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Date Component  
2007-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10181647
2005-07-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10129166
2021-03-22 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11404182
2020-07-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11339906
2019-04-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11194856
2015-01-28 SERVICE BRAKES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10679584
2013-03-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10501872
2012-08-08 POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10469702
2012-08-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10469694
2012-01-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10444382
2011-12-12 TIRES
ODI Number: 10439657
2011-09-02 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ODI Number: 10423020
2011-04-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10397211
2011-04-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10396597
2011-02-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10381378
2010-12-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10372683
2010-11-17 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ODI Number: 10366580
2010-07-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10346307
2010-07-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10341625
2010-02-06 SEATS
ODI Number: 10307084
2009-09-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10283285
2009-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10282521
2009-06-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10274083
2009-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10266030
2009-04-05 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10264191
2008-12-30 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
ODI Number: 10253320
2008-12-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10251116
2008-08-26 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10239867
2008-07-26 SEATS
ODI Number: 10235876
2008-07-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10235531
2008-06-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10230478
2008-06-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10229609
2008-02-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10217626
2007-12-03 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10210715
2007-12-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10212201
2007-11-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10208592
2007-11-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10209178
2007-11-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | VISIBILITY:SU
ODI Number: 10208310
2007-10-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10205132
2007-08-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 10198944
2007-08-04 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10198507
2007-07-12 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10196194
2007-04-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10189022
2007-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10189009
2007-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | STEERING
ODI Number: 10189007
2007-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10188303
2007-03-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10185168
2007-04-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10187396
2007-03-03 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10184111
2007-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10179410
2007-02-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10182299
2007-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10181647
2007-01-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10178829
2006-07-21 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 10163026
2006-07-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10163104
2006-07-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10163102
2006-07-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10162178
2006-05-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10158175
2006-05-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10158144
2006-04-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10156187
2006-03-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10152525
2006-03-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10153643
2006-01-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10149026
2006-01-13 SEATS
ODI Number: 10147715
2006-01-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10146949
2005-11-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10141729
2005-08-25 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10134220
2005-08-02 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10131030
2005-07-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10127590
2005-07-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10129166
2005-05-11 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 10120648
2005-04-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10117329
2005-05-04 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 10119846
2005-02-17 POWER TRAIN | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10114979
2005-03-04 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10112535
2005-03-09 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10112780
2005-01-21 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10108548
2004-12-09 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
ODI Number: 10109028
2005-01-25 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10107863
2005-02-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10108426
2005-01-18 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10106562
2004-12-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10104341
2004-12-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10104006
2004-11-17 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10101217
2004-12-11 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10102673
2005-01-06 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10097855
2004-11-12 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10099880
2004-09-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10094610
2004-10-23 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10096281
2004-10-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10096277
2004-09-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10095113
2004-10-20 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ODI Number: 10096088
2004-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10092169
2004-09-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10090823
2004-08-19 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10088215
2004-09-02 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10090251
2004-08-11 TIRES
ODI Number: 10087664
2004-08-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10089582
2004-07-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10082523
2004-08-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10086068
2004-08-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10086063
2004-07-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10083483
2004-08-04 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10086156
2004-06-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10079546
2004-08-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10079615
2004-06-23 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10078674
2004-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10078604
2004-06-22 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10078603
2004-06-22 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10078602
2004-06-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10078601
2004-06-02 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10074661
2004-04-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10071920
2004-05-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10072204
2004-05-13 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
ODI Number: 10072564
2004-04-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10066056
2004-03-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10065360
2004-04-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10063073
2004-03-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10062409
2004-03-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10064122
2004-03-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 10064926
2004-03-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10062345
2004-03-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10062344
2004-03-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10063172
2004-03-16 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 10062308
2004-03-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10063454
2004-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10063449
2004-02-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10059009
2004-03-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10061574
2004-02-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10059086
2004-02-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10056314
2004-01-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10055364
2004-02-24 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
ODI Number: 10055284
2004-01-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10054069
2004-01-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10052806
2004-01-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10052805
2003-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10048913
2003-11-10 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10045841
2003-10-10 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 10041616
2003-04-07 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10015322
2003-04-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10016589
2003-04-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10012218
2003-04-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10013934
2003-02-17 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10007697
2003-02-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10007690
2003-02-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10005249
2003-02-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10007818
2003-02-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10007217
2003-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10003514
2003-01-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 10001868
2003-01-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10004751
2003-01-29 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10003601
2002-12-17 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 10000150
2002-09-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 8019202
2002-10-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8021089
2006-10-09 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10170300
2001-07-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 893160
2001-05-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 888869
2001-03-20 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 883440
2001-02-21 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 881005
2000-10-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
ODI Number: 874065
2000-02-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 856194
2000-10-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 857296
2000-02-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ODI Number: 857573
2000-02-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 857210
2000-01-20 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 855227
1999-12-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 854289
1999-10-04 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 849724
1999-12-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 853929
2000-01-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
ODI Number: 854989
1999-11-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 853463
1999-12-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 854521
1999-12-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 854118
1999-12-07 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ODI Number: 853757
1999-10-14 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 850701
2000-01-07 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 854789
2000-02-09 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 854742
1999-09-02 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 846547
1999-09-15 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 845575
1999-07-15 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 782533
2002-09-11 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 767021
2002-08-31 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 766514
2002-07-11 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
ODI Number: 764074
2001-12-31 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 756235
2001-12-10 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 755501
2001-05-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 745275
2001-03-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 742392
2000-12-28 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 738432
2000-10-03 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 733339
2000-06-27 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 724645
2000-06-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 724471
2000-04-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 722094
2000-02-27 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 719351
2000-02-12 WHEELS
ODI Number: 718652
2000-02-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 718403
2000-01-24 SEATS
ODI Number: 717824
1999-12-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 715848
1999-12-08 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 715808
1999-11-03 AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 714295
1999-10-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 713012
1999-09-29 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 712450
1999-05-03 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 706209
1999-04-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 705308
2002-06-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 565419
2001-05-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 561155
2001-03-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 560546
2001-01-24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 559142
2000-03-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 551220
2000-03-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ODI Number: 551220
2000-03-10 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 551356
2000-02-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
ODI Number: 551136
1999-12-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 549947
2000-02-07 SEATS
ODI Number: 550746
2000-01-10 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ODI Number: 550346
2000-01-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 550346
1999-10-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 549582
1999-10-29 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 549582
1999-10-29 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 549582
1999-10-29 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 549497
1999-06-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 545992
1999-05-10 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 545484
1999-05-10 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 545484
1999-05-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 545484
1999-02-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 543999
2000-04-25 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 860900
2000-10-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 556700
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19 Investigations for 1999 AUDI A6

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2004-03-05 2004-06-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2004-06-30 2005-02-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
2004-03-05 2004-06-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2004-03-05 2004-06-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
2003-07-25 2003-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003-07-25 2003-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2003-07-25 2003-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003-11-25 2004-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2002-01-23 2002-07-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2006-02-27 2006-07-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003-11-25 2004-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003-07-25 2003-11-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2003-05-15 2003-09-17 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2003-11-25 2004-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1999-01-01 1999-03-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2006-02-27 2006-07-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2004-03-05 2004-06-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2003-11-25 2004-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2003-11-25 2004-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

70 Service Alerts for 1999 AUDI A6

Date Description
2013-01-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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")

2013-09-05 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,

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.

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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.

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2019-08-28 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.

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2019-06-07 140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-07 150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2

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")

2017-05-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

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")

2015-12-10 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the origi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-12-10 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the origi

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")

2013-09-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle’s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem

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")

2015-10-05 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. ABS and/or brake

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")

2015-03-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-03-17 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is pos

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")

2015-03-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: “Device or cable type not supported”. The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Aud

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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")

2001-05-24 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START. *TT

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2004-12-13 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

COOLANT LEAK AT OIL COOLER HOSES. *TT

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")

2005-02-03 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

POWER STEERING, NOISY. TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS. *TT

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2007-02-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE

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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")

2004-08-31 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT

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2004-10-01 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER BOOTS IS NOT OBVIOUS. SERVICE ACTION CIRCULAR TO CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-11-24 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SERVICE ACTION JE CAMPAIGN-CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. AUDI HAS FOUND THAT IN RARE CASES, ONE OR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER BO

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2007-02-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

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2004-11-09 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT KIT INSTALLATION. *TC

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2004-11-02 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT KIT INSTALLATION. *TC

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2001-11-07 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DRIVER’S INFORMATION DISPLAY FADES. *JG

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-09-28 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DRIVER’S INFORMATION DISPLAY FADES. *JG

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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

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2002-12-01 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

SERVICE ACTION CAMPAIGN – INSTALLATION OF FRONT BUMPER GUIDES. *TT

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2004-09-10 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

LONG TERM FUEL TRIM – SYSTEM TOO RICH. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1123, P1125, P1137 AND P1139. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-04-28 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT

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 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008-11-19 036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008-11-19 036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

AUDI: ABS ACTIVATES DURING LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION . CONTROL NOISES ARE HEARD FROM THE ABS UNIT AT LOW SPEED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION. *PE

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")

1998-06-16 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ON CELLULAR TELEPHONES. *YC

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2004-11-24 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CHECK/REPLACE REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC

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2011-02-14 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AUDI: IN COLD TEMPERATURES, ICE CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE THROTTLE BODY MAKING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO RETURN TO IDLE.1998-1999 A6. *RM

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1999 AUDI A6

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