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2001 A6
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 2.8 Fwd 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) | $34,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 quattro 2.8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A) | $36,150 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 Avant quattro 2.8 Avant Quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5A) | $37,350 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7T quattro 2.7T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 5A) | $39,500 | — | — | — | — |
| 4.2 quattro 4.2 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A) | $49,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD Auto Audi A6 | $49,835 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto Audi A6 | $49,835 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD Auto Celebrate Audi A6 | $49,835 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Auto Celebrate Audi A6 | $49,835 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn Avant Celebrate Audi A6 | $54,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Wgn Avant Audi A6 | $54,400 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD Auto 2.7T Audi A6 | $58,455 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD 6-spd Man 2.7T Audi A6 | $58,455 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD Auto 4.2 Audi A6 | $70,800 | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 (125 Hp) Automatic 1.8 (125 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) quattro 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) Multitronic 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (150 Hp) Multitronic 1.8 T (150 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 5-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (180 Hp) 1.8 T (180 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (130 Hp) Multitronic 2.0 (130 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 (125 Hp) 1.8 (125 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro 1.8 T (150 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp) 2.4 V6 30V (136 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) Tiptronic 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 V6 (250 Hp) quattro 2.7 V6 (250 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (150 Hp) Tiptronic 1.8 T (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.7 V6 (250 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (150 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (155 Hp) 2.5 TDI V6 (155 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 (130 Hp) 2.0 (130 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) 2.4 V6 30V (165 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro 3.0 V6 (220 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Manual 6-speed | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Multitronic 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro 1.8 T (180 Hp) quattro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) Multitronic 2.4 V6 (170 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (155 Hp) Multitronic 2.5 TDI V6 (155 Hp) Multitronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T (150 Hp) 1.8 T (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 2.7 T V6 (230 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Potential consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
11V267000 · 5,992 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
On certain vehicles, aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will reinforce the rollover valve nipple.
2011171 · 499 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Potential consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
08V157000 · 68,240 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
On certain Audi A6 Quattro and Allroad Quattro, aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, may lead to cracking of the nipple. If this happens, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will reinforce the rollover valve nipple.
2008116 · 3,601 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH PRECLUDES EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW IN THE CASE OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. AUDI S6 AND S6 AVANT VEHICLES ARE ALL EQUIPPED WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND, THEREFORE, ARE NOT LONGER AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
Potential consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
06V198000 · 70,512 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
Potential consequence
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
04V133000 · 172,866 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
On certain Audi S6, A6 and A6 Allroad Quattro, contact between the left driver's side crash element and the headlight switch wiring harness could eventually result in an electrical short. Even though such an electrical short is not very likely, it could result, in a worst-case scenario, in a fire originating in the left dashboard area. Correction: Dealer will install a protective covering on the crash element and inspect the wiring harness for damage.
2004095 · 9,655 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE CALCULATED "VEHICLE NORMAL LOAD" EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE WEIGHT OF THE AXLE LOAD WITH TIRE DIMENSION 225/45R 17 91Y BY 19KG.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE TIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2003. 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.
03V143000 · 1,360 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
Critical safety notice — contact your dealer immediately.
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine are not in compliance with CMVSS 110. The calculated "Vehicle Normal Load" exceeds the allowable weight of the axle load with tire dimension 225/45R17 by 19 kg. Correction: Dealer will install five proper sized tires.
2003092 · 82 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (ALLROAD). WHEN ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UNDER HEAVY LOAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS FREEZING, SNOW OR HEAVY RAIN, ONE WIPER COULD BE DELAYED BEHIND THE OTHER WIPER.
Potential consequence
IF THAT HAPPENS, THE WIPER BLADES, BECAUSE THEY OVERLAP WIPING AREAS, COULD BECOME ENTANGLED WITH EACH OTHER AND CEASE FUNCTIONING. THIS COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2001. 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 1-866-892-2834.
01V202000 · 2,837 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer
On certain Audi A6 Allroad, activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper. If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. This could impair the driver's visibility. Correction: Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm.
2002102 · 184 units · Transport Canada
Free repair at an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ FULL WHILE THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT IN FACT BE FULL OR COULD BE EMPTY.
Potential consequence
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMICALLY REACT WITH SULFUR. VW/AUDI WILL ALSO CALL BACK VEHICLES THAT WERE REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL LAST JUNE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE UPDATED FUEL SENDING UNITS NHTSA 00V137/AUDI LB). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 1, 2001. 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 1-866-892-2834.
01V157000 · 70,000 units · NHTSA
Free repair at an authorized dealer