2002 Audi A6 fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Audi A6 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel vapors and leaking fuel appears when the fuel tank is filled beyond 3/4 tank. This is unsafe for the car to be parked inside of the garage. The fumes make passengers feel ill. Audi service departments want to charge over $2500 to repair. A recall for the rollover valve has been performed…”
filed Jul 25, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the fuel tank. The fuel tank was leaking fuel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…”
filed Dec 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 08V157000 · Apr 8, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other A6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 A6 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 A6 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 A6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 A6 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 A6 | 5 | 14% |
| 2003 A6 | 16 | 24% |
| 2001 A6 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 A6 | 14 | 9% |
| 1999 A6 | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 A6 | 29 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Audi A6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.