Tl* the contact owns a 2001 audi a6. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the pedal module was stuck and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Acceleration & cruise control
2001 Audi A6 Acceleration problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Audi A6's acceleration & cruise control with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on February 24, 2014. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Acceleration complaints
Audi 2001 a6 2.7T tiptronic while in d transmission mode, car does not accelerate per accelerator input after using the brakes. There is a delay of about a couple of seconds before car accelerates. This happens after braking from low speeds followed by gentle acceleration and also when braking from higher speeds followed by either gentle or aggressive acceleration. Often there will be a pronounced jerk when the car starts to accelerate after the delay. *La safety issue typical situation: when crossing...
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medians to merge with traffic in the opposite direction, oncoming traffic have to brake heavily to avoid a collision because the car is unable to accelerate smartly after braking. The same crossing in previously owned audi a4 1.8T and audi a4 2.8 (Both without fly by wire throttle) could be safely negotiated without any acceleration delay. This situation is unacceptable and highly dangerous in normal everyday driving. References from audiworld.Com forums it is apparent that there are many owners experiencing this problem. All have the audi tiptronic transmission and fly by wire throttle system, not limited to the 2.7T model. Here is the link to the latest messages http://forums.Audiworld.Com/a6/msgs/304185.Phtml also, consumer reports have noted the delay in acceleration when testing this car. Here is the link. Http://www.Consumerreports.Org/main/detailv2.Jsp?Content%3c%3ecnt_id=302773&folder%3c%3efolder_id=97851&assortment%3c%3east_id=333137&bmuid=1066370138539 several other reviews in the u.S. Automobile press have also noted the delay. Repair local audi dealer is unable to offer a solution since their troubleshooting techniques only indicate a "no fault found" or "unable to duplicate" situation (several visits). Escalation to audi headquarters elicits statements such as "working as per design, "safety feature (prevent over revving damage to engine/transmission)", and "system has to process a lot of data". *La
While driving on the highway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated with uncontrollable speed causing vehicle to flip over and skid into an embankment. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. There were no fatalities. *Ak
Consumer is upset because he had to have a brand new transmission replaced. After taking transmission to mechanic, he was told that he needed transmission replaced because it was not working properly. Also, it was hesitating at slow speeds, clumping when it was going in and out of 1st to 2nd gear. In addition, vehicle was revving at 6000 rpms before shifting into gear.*Ak
When applying brakes there is a low screeching noise, this is when vehicle is in a stopping position, and going at low speed, contact dealer and had no response.*Ak accelerator pedal needs to be pushed down between one and two inches to get any response, extreme pressure needed when using horn. *Tt *slc
Audi A6 acceleration complaints by year
A6 acceleration 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