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1995 Audi A6 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1995 Audi A6 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (11) and the steering (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1997 for the frontal. For comparison, the 1994 has 2 and the 1996 has 54.

NHTSA data checked

BFewer problems than a typical A6 year, for its age

#142 most complained-about 1995 vehicle

Complaints
18
Recalls
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Most common 1995 Audi A6 problems

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1995 Audi A6 recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: frontal

97V17500039,300 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Electrical system: switch

96V01700024,000 vehicles affected

The problem
Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
The risk
Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

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18 complaints about the 1995 Audi A6

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the parking brake, warning brake and air bag warning gauges illuminated simultaneously. The failures did not seem to affect the operation of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an internal harness failure with the rear brakes and an internal failure with the seat occupant control module. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle as repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10419193
Transmission & drivetrain

I was driving to work in my 95 a6 quattro wagon when I noticed the vehicle was accelerating without me putting pressure on the gas pedal. When I shifted the vehicle into neutral the rpms red lined. It took both of my feet on the brake while the vehicle was in drive to stop it and when I finally got it stopped and into park it was "idling" at around 3000 rpms. *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10256228
Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. When driving below 10 mph or in the idle position, the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that an adjustment needed to be made to the tachometer. When the vehicle is started, it appears to be operating normally. The current mileage is 128,000 and failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10193911
Electrical system

Dt*: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall number 98e002000 for the auto command remote car starter. The remote starter is model number 20036. There is no known problem with the remote starter. After the manufacturer was alerted, it was discovered that the company was no longer under the same ownership. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10159004
Electrical system

The consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch, the vehicle would turn on, but the lights failed to come on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information. *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10097093
Electrical system

Ignition switch, part number 4a0905849b, on my audi a6 failied. Audi told me that this particular campaign did not apply to my vehicle. However, the recalled ignition switch part number, and the ignition swith replaced on my car, are the same. Audi will not respond to that question. They continue to say that my car was not involved in the recall.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10056939
Electrical systemLights

When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10034080
Electrical systemFire

Fax foia request information re investigation 907967 re a 1985 audi 5000 battery fire.*Mr (infor request) *cb *jb

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 10034034
Electrical systemVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

When driving the vehicle power windows/windshield wipers, and air conditioner do not work due to a faulty ignition switch. *Ak

Filed Electrical system · Visibility · EquipmentNHTSA 10029508
Airbags

A recall repair related to the discharge of static electricity, which may cause the air bag to deploy, failed. *Nlm

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10020122
Electrical system

Jamming ignition switch was cause of starter solenoid burnout. Both ignition switch and starter solenoid were replaced. Equipment failure caused headlights to suddenly go out during night time driving. I was able to get the car off the roadway in time to prevent an accident, but then the car stalled out and had to be towed.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10000037
Electrical system

I'm experiencing the same problems like addressed in recall 96v01700. Unaware of the recall, I paid for the first replacement $254.25 For material and labor. After just 2 years the problem shows up again and my audi dealer is refusing to fix it foc. I'm not sure if the original recall was performed on this car, but if so this would be the third time the ignition switch fails.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 750371
Steering

Dealer says bolt frozen and had to break from rack--apparently overtightened by factory when manufacturing vehicle!*Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 744295
Electrical system

My problem is same as the one described in nhtsa campaign #96 v017000. I called my dealer as well as audi service at 1-800-822-2834 and was told that my vehicle was not part of recall even though it shows same problem & that I would have to take care of this problem. My vehicle is same as described in the campaign #v96v017000. I feel this malfunction should be taken care by audi. I contacted nhtsa' hotline and the gentlemen suggested that I requested in this questionnaire the reopening of this campaign & an investigation of this problem. Thank you!*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 731597
Steering

Front left and right tie rods ends ("camber links") needed replacement. I was told this is a saftey issue and the vehicle should not be driven. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 721660
Body, doors & structure

DOOR LOCK SPRINGS BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 544989
Brakes

Abs light illuminated indicating the anti-lock brakes are off which means that the anti-lock feature does not work, causing the rear wheels to lock up. Please give further details. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 808378
Electrical systemCrash1 injury

Electrical short, causing loss of power/accident/injury.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 601989

Audi A6: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199921791223Fuel systemF
19981301067Fuel systemF
199721204Electrical systemB
199654211Electrical systemC
199518211Electrical systemB
19942100Electrical systemA
All A6 years

1995 Audi A6 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1995 Audi A6

Does the 1995 Audi A6 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1995 Audi A6: frontal (October 1997); switch (January 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi A6?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (11), steering (2), airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 1995 Audi A6 had?

18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 28, 1996 and the latest on August 12, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 1995 Audi A6 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi A6 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Audi A6 years have the most complaints?

1999 (217), 2000 (148), 1998 (130). See every Audi A6 year compared.

What should I do if my 1995 Audi A6 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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