NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Audi A6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 1995 Audi A6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Audi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Audi A6, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1995 Audi A6 owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Audi A6, describing incidents dated September 6, 1996 to June 1, 2010.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 10 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Of the 16 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10419193 · Filed August 12, 2011
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…
ODI #10256228 · Filed January 24, 2009
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…
ODI #10193911 · Filed June 21, 2007
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Audi A6 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE99-065: FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK
Closed March 31, 2000
- Recall 00V-068
- Recall 00V-084

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

VW/AIR BAG GROUND CONTACT WIRE

NHTSA #97V175000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 1997 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Potentially affected: 39,300 vehicles

Owners notified October 13, 1997 · Vehicles built July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1996 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1997.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 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

NHTSA #96V017000 · NHTSA notice

Reported January 29, 1996 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Potentially affected: 24,000 vehicles

Owners notified April 23, 1996 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 1, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety consequence

SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: 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 1-800-822-2834. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

1995 Audi A6 4-DR.

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

1 investigation

16 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Audi A6.

Electrical System

ODI #10419193

Incident: June 1, 2010 · Filed: August 12, 2011

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.

Power Train

ODI #10256228

Incident: January 24, 2009 · Filed: January 24, 2009

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

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10193911

Incident: March 5, 2007 · Filed: June 21, 2007

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.

Electrical System

ODI #10159004

Incident: June 4, 2006 · Filed: June 5, 2006

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

Electrical System

ODI #10097093

Incident: October 18, 2004 · Filed: October 18, 2004

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

Electrical System

ODI #10056939

Incident: January 15, 2004 · Filed: February 10, 2004

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

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #10034080

Incident: August 11, 2003 · Filed: August 18, 2003

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

Electrical System; Visibility; Equipment

ODI #10029508

Filed: July 17, 2003

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS/WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND AIR CONDITIONER DO NOT WORK DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. *AK

Air Bags

ODI #10020122

Incident: May 19, 2003 · Filed: May 19, 2003

A RECALL REPAIR RELATED TO THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY, FAILED. *NLM

Electrical System

ODI #10000037

Incident: November 21, 2002 · Filed: December 12, 2002

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.

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