- 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.
Electrical system
1995 Audi A6 Electrical problems
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1995 Audi A6's electrical system with NHTSA - 61% of all its complaints, most recently on August 12, 2011. They describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 1995 Audi A6
Electrical complaints
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.
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
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
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
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
Fax foia request information re investigation 907967 re a 1985 audi 5000 battery fire.*Mr (infor request) *cb *jb
When driving the vehicle power windows/windshield wipers, and air conditioner do not work due to a faulty ignition switch. *Ak
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.
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
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
Electrical short, causing loss of power/accident/injury.
Audi A6 electrical complaints by year
A6 electrical problems, every yearSource: 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