2002 Audi A6 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Audi A6 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 113
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- 7 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 19 injuries · 1 death · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,852
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
-38
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2000-2004
-140
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
6%
Vehicle Speed Control: 7 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Audi A6
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7
- AIR BAGS 7
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7
1 recall on record for the 2002 Audi A6
- NHTSA 11V267000 · 2011 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Audi A6 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Audi A6 reliable?
NHTSA has 113 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Audi A6 and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (7 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Audi A6 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Audi A6?
Owners most often report problems with: vehicle speed control (7), air bags (7), engine and engine cooling (7), electrical system (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Audi A6?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.