1998 Audi A6 Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1998
Audi A6 is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1998 Audi A6 and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1998 Audi A6
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $33,750 - $35,400 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 city / 28 hwy mpg; 17 city / 26 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive; All Wheel Drive |
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1998 A6 Recalls
JUN 05, 2006 | Recall ID#
62273
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT... More Details
JUN 05, 2006 |
A6
| Recall ID#
62273
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 05, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
70512 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC JN
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SEP 19, 1997 | Recall ID#
39810
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO... More Details
SEP 19, 1997 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39810
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
31 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL TANKS, AN INCORRECT FILLER NECK WAS INSTALLED CAUSING THE FILLER NECK TO...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FILLER NECKS.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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JUN 22, 1998 | Recall ID#
39809
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER... More Details
JUN 22, 1998 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39809
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19800 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER...
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Consequence:
SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING RING TO HOLD THE AIR SCREEN IN PLACE.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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MAR 22, 1999 | Recall ID#
39808
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE SYSTEM WHICH EMPLOYS A FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. IF THE... More Details
MAR 22, 1999 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39808
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 22, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
27964 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUATTRO DRIVE SYSTEM WHICH EMPLOYS A FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. IF THE...
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Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL SPRAY COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC KT
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SEP 13, 1999 | Recall ID#
39807
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST... More Details
SEP 13, 1999 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39807
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 13, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
51900 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST...
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Consequence:
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UL/KW
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MAY 21, 1999 | Recall ID#
39806
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO... More Details
MAY 21, 1999 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39806
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 21, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
88121 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO...
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UH/KU
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MAY 03, 2001 | Recall ID#
39805
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO... More Details
MAY 03, 2001 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39805
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 03, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
70000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO...
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Consequence:
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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OCT 12, 2004 | Recall ID#
39804
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L, V6 5-VALVE ENGINES, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WHILE DRIVING DURING EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT... More Details
OCT 12, 2004 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39804
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 12, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
28300 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L, V6 5-VALVE ENGINES, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WHILE DRIVING DURING EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT...
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO REDUCE SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS HIS/HER FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL. THIS LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC JB/JG
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MAR 18, 2004 | Recall ID#
39803
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE... More Details
MAR 18, 2004 |
A6
| Recall ID#
39803
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 18, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
A6 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
172866 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE...
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Consequence:
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
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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.
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VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
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