1998 Audi A6 fuel system problems

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Fuel system · 224,580 miles · IN

Fuel was found leaking from the rollover valve nipple on the fuel tank. This nipple has been known to crack when the metal ventilation line line adds stress to the plastic nipple. Gasoline was found in a puddle on the floor at the left/ rear of the car. Audi has recalled and repaired this defect on later year a6s but audi of america, inc. Refused to repair the 1998 a6. The gas tank on the 98 a6 is identical to the gas tank on the recalled vehicles. The national highway safety administration has already determined that these fuel tanks present a serious fire hazard and participated in a recall. This recall needs to be expanded to include all a6 vehicles with the defective plastic nipple including the 1998 audi a6 in question.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Fuel system · 163,895 miles · IA

I am experiencing an issue with my vehicle that was recalled by the factory audi ag but my vehicle was not listed as one of the recalled vehicle. I am afraid of getting stranded due to an improper fuel reading. Please address this accordingly, thank you.

Filed May 6, 2007 · Fuel system · NY

I purchased a used 98 audi a6 pn 4/28/07. When I purchased the car, the only issues with the car were this gassy smell inside the car when you turn on the heat, and a smoke coming from the some pipe. My mechanic told me that the breather was cut, and it had to be replaced . After fixing the problem which I had to pay for. The check engine light went on. Could not do the inspection because of that problem. A few days later I started while driving I hear this beeping sound. The fuel needle immediately went down to empty, and back up again showing that I had half a tank of gas. I went to check it again. The mechanic could not see anything. So I decided to make an appointment with the dealer. In the mean time, I decided to fill up my gas tank. That's when I realized a gas smell coming from outside the car. Took the vehicle to another mechanic on my way home, to find out that my gas tank was leaking because there is a crack and I could not drive the car under such conditions because the car can set on fire while I am driving it.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Fuel system · 80,500 miles · PA

(1) purchased auto 10/7/05. Pick-up in miami. Auto has always been operated in florida climate. Drove car to pennsylvania arriving on 10/9/05. On 10/13/05 detected a strong smell of gasoline immediately after refueling and parking in garage. (this was first time car was refueled in pennsylvania and parked in garage). (2) problem diagnosed as a leak in a seam of the plastic gas tank of the audi a6. Has caused no injuries as yet. Obvious consequence is foul odor and , more importantly, a hazard to the environment and a potential fire hazard. Carfax vehicle history shows no record of the car being involved in an accident, not have I experienced one since purchasing. (3) licensed repair shop is currently searching for replacement gas tank and determining the approximate labor cost to replace.

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · VT

I own a 1998 audi a6 quattro (2.8 liter engine). Last winter during a cold spell some part in the pcv valve froze suddenly while driving. This caused the throttle to be stuck at about 4,000 RPM and the car turned into a rocket. Fortunately, I could bring the car to a stop and nobody was hurt. It was quite an experience though, especially since the roads were snowy and icy that day. When I brought the car to the audi dealer I was told that "it may take a week because we are swamped with many other audi a6, all with the same problem. I was told that this is some sort of design flaw with this particular model/engine, and that this will happen again in very cold weather. In april I found a short article in "der spiegel" (the german equivalent to newsweek or time magazines), reporting that the federal safety agency took 16 audi a6 in to test for exactly this problem. What is your advice to customers? Can you force audi to do something about it, since this appears to be a major safety issue? Kindest regards and thank you in advance, hagen blaszyk, md

Filed Aug 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 7,000 miles · FL

A recall for the fuel sensor was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Fuel system · OR

Back pressure develops when refueling with the engine and ignition off. Gasoline gushes out onto attendant, car and ground. Obviously, there is a risk of injury or death from fire or explosion. This has happened many times , so that we no longer fill our tank, as its not nearly as bad if we fill it only 3/4 full. It will still spray out, but not gush out. This is a serious problem which audi refuses to acknowledge as a defect, even though lives could be at risk.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · MN

Vehicle ran out of gas - gauge showed 3/4 tank. Vehicle has had the gas gauge recall performed on it.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TX

1998 audi a6 fuel tank started leaking at the seams. The independent mechanic found no damage to the tank. Garage full of gas fumes and fuel was dripping under the car.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Fuel system · FL

Consumer states he could smell a strong smell of gasoline in the garage, a mechanic found a fuel leak due to a split in the return line plastic nipple, this allowed fuel to drip on the exhaust pipe when the tank was more than half filled, the whole fuel tank assembly was replaced. *slc