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.
The worst 1995 Audi A6 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical10
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical10
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
Recall number 97V175000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
- Risk
- Some electrical accessories, such as, turn signals, windshield wipers, lamps, power wind0ws and air conditioners can malfunction when the car is started.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V017000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1995 Audi A6
Defect investigations
Fuel supply line leak
There is no summary currently available
PE99065
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Audi A6 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion...
- This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19....
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
- Tightening wheel bolts
- Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013
- Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be...
1995 Audi A6 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 22-23 | 19 |
| 2.8L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20-22 | 18 |
What 1995 Audi A6 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated there is a the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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.
When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer.
When driving the vehicle power windows/windshield wipers, and air conditioner do not work due to a faulty ignition switch.
A recall repair related to the discharge of static electricity, which may cause the air bag to deploy, failed.
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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Questions about the 1995 Audi A6
Is the 1995 Audi A6 reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1995 Audi A6, fewer than a typical A6 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Audi A6?
Electrical system, with 10 complaints, typically around 126,444 miles. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A6 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Audi A6 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Audi A6 range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 22-23 highway.
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