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2002 Audi A6 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Audi A6 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Audi A6

Engine
17
Electrical
13
Brakes
11
Powertrain
10
Fuel System
9
Speed Control
7
Airbags
6
Visibility
5
Tires
5
Other
4
Structure
3
Lights
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 28, 2013POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. FOURTH TIME IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION ...
Mar 15, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 AUDI A6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITAT...
Jul 15, 2008POWER TRAINAPPARENTLY AUDI HAVE KNOWN FOR AGES THAT THE CVT CLUTCH HAS NEEDED UPGRADING ON THIS ENGINE, BUT HAS...
Mar 7, 2008POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTOWN 2002 AUDI A6 3.0 LITER SEDAN. MODULE(COMPUTER) REPLACED AND COMPLAINED OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORK...
Aug 19, 2007POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTWATER FROM AIR CONITIONING SYSTEM LEAKED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FLOODED AND DISABLED TRANSMI...
May 5, 2004POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHENEVER I ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING THE BRAKES, NOTHING HAPPENS. THE CAR'S THRO...
Jan 5, 2003POWER TRAIN2002 AUDI A6 AVANTE WAGON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT"HESITATION" ON ACCELERATIO...
May 18, 2002POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE JERKED HEAVILY, WHILE DRIVING.*JB
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINAUTO TRANSMISSION LAGS UP TO 1 SECOND IN RESPONDING WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CA...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINVEHICLE SHIFTS FROM AUTOMATIC MODE TO MANUAL MODE INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

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