2000 Audi A6: fuel leak

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Fuel system · 135,222 miles · CO

Each time I fill the gas tank there is a strong smell of leaking gas. Not clearly identified the source but feel this is a significant safety risk.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 141,590 miles · OH

Hello! Today I was at the sams club gas station to fill up my vehicle, 2000 audi a6 with the 4.2 engine. When I finished, I went over to the driver side, where ive seen a huge amount of gas on the ground. The fuel was leaking really bad from my car. The sam's club even called the fired department and the police there too. It leaked out a lot couple gallons from my vehicle. Thanks god the gas station had a small incline so I could notice it right before I would drive away. Just thinking that I would drive away and something serious would happen it scares me. As I understand a lot of audis are recalled because of this issue. Mine is not under the recall. What can I do to get mine under the recall too? Please help me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 135,400 miles · MI

After filling gas tank, gas began leaking as a steady stream from left front side of gas tank, near the rear driver's wheel well. Owner contacted audi dealership and audi of america. Owner paid for dealer inspection to diagnose leaking gas issue. Dealer stated the tank was leaking and needed to be replaced. Audi of america contacted owner on 3/20/2014 and stated the service manager of audi of ann arbor, mi had decided they would not cover the repair due to vehicle "mileage and age." audi of america stated since vehicle was outside of recall range (2001-2005 my), they would not assist with repairs. Independent owner research shows multiple leaking gas tank issues (broken rollover valve nipple) with this vehicle, and matching part numbers between 2001-2005 my gas tanks and 2000 my gas tank.

Filed Mar 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 169,000 miles · OH

Last month I filled up my tank & after doing so had a very strong smell of gas in the cabin. I took it to an independent mechanic & he told me that I have a broken rollover valve. To replace the tank costs $2500. This is potentially a very serious issue given leaking gas! After research I found there is a recall to reinforce the valve with epoxy. Unfortunately the recall is for 2001-2004 models & mine is a 2000. The issue on my 2000 is the exact same tank/valve. I next contacted audi customer service to get a case # hoping they'd take responsibility. They created the case but told me until the issue is verified by an audi dealer they can't do anything. Doing so would come with no guarantees. I called the dealer & they said the cost of a diagnostic is $109. So I took it to the dealer for a diagnostic to validate the independent mechanic?s analysis. The dealership called today & confirmed the issue from the independent. Cost to patch is $452+tax (rather than completely replace the tank for $2500). This is the same resolution as the recall which is to epoxy the valve. They told me to expect a call from aoa as they just got off the phone with them & aoa would not be paying for the fix (which again is identical to the recall resolution). Aoa called & said the main reason for not paying was that the car has 169k miles & a secondary reason that I had stopped taking it to the audi dealership. Why should mileage matter on a known safety issue? If my car was a 2001 with 300k miles would they not have sent the recall notice? Regardless of mileage this is a known design fault that audi has acknowledged. My 2000 has the exact same issue to a t that they are addressing with the 2001-2004 models. I believe that since audi has acknowledged this, that it is a major safety issue & it?s exactly the same issue with the 2001-2004 models that they should pay for the repair.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NY

Strong fuel fumes are present inside the car's cabin while driving or stationary with the engine both on and off. Upon inspection by an automotive tech, fuel is dripping from the fuel tank area on the driver's side under the rear seats. Fuel will continue to drip out until the fuel tank is at about 1/2 full. The rear seat bench was removed to gain access to part of the fuel tank and there is visible wet spots from fuel spilling out the tank. The tech found a hose that connects to a plastic valve on the fuel tank. The plastic valve is cracked and is leaking fuel. There is a recall from the manufacturer to repair this problem for the vehicles made in 2001 and newer but not 2000. The 2000 a6 is identical to the 2001 a6, why isn't a 2000 covered in this recall? Please amend the recall to cover 2000 a6 cars.

Filed Sep 1, 2012 · Fuel system · 159,000 miles · MN

Hi audi refuses to fix this problem because my car is 2000 model , but it has 6 in the VIN as for recall requirements in recall yup guys issued , I think 2000 models should be included also as I have same problem as for recall for 2001 models also as said before have that 6 in my VIN number . Can you please guys review this problem , as 2000 models should be covered . If that model has a 6 in its designation, you might want to have a look at its valve... Nipples, because the federal safety agency says there is something wrong with them. Silly jokes aside, the safety organization has just released a recall notice for certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, 2002-2003 model year s6 and 2003 model year rs6 vehicles, all equipped with 4.2-liter v8 engines and manufactured from june 19th, 2001, until june 8th, 2004. A total of 5,992 audis bearing the number 6 in their title are affected and will be recalled in the states over a potential problem described as the rollover valve nipple. ?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,? The official the federal safety agency press release reads. As a result, a fuel leak may happen according to audi, which could eventually lead to a fire if an ignition source is nearby. It?s nice to know that the german carmakers make mistakes too - it lets us now that they are human as well. The recall is expected to begin during june 2011. To fix the problem, dealers will reinforce the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage or repair the nipple crack. It's highly recommended that you leave your cracked nipples to be inspected by a professional and not do it yourself.

Filed Oct 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 136,131 miles · NY

Fuel vapor detected in cabin. Gasoline detected on floor surface under driver side rear passenger location. Also observe fuel dripping from driver side fuel tank. Suspect defective rollover valve nipple. Addendum requested to include year 2000 a6 audi c5 car year is 04/2000 a6 quattro c5. See; recall campaign 08v157000 the federal safety agency action number: pe08008.

Filed May 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 94,326 miles · CO

Fuel tank rollover nipple cracked and began leaking fuel on the catalytic converter. Causing a major fire risk, leaving me to have the car towed and repaired. Audi has recalled 2001 and up cars for this problem but left out my model year, even though it has the same tank.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns an 2000 audi a6. He smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. Also she noticed fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. The current mileage was 142,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · CA

Problem relates to audi a6 quattro 2.8l model year 2000. Gas odor from outside vehicle is extremely strong, especially after filling tank. Gas leaks and pools under car, posing extreme fire hazard. Failure has not been corrected. Audi recall [08v‑157] describes this problem exactly, but only covers model years 2001 through 2004. The VIN range does not cover this vehicle. This request is to expand the coverage of this recall to include audi a6 quattro 2.8l vehicles with model year 2000.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TX

There is a recent recall for certain audi models as referenced in the federal safety agency action number : pe08008. This begins with model year 2001 a6 audi cars with the 2.7 engine. I own a 2000 model a6 2.7 and am having the same problem. There is a gasoline smell that just began and by inspection from underneath the car it appears that there is a slight leak (not dripping) from the top area of the tank as described in this recall. It seems like more than a coincidence that my car is also having a very rare slow gas leak but it was not included in the recall. The gas tank part number (as printed on the bottom of the tank) is 4b0 201 085. This is the same part number as used in the 2001 and 2002 models as referenced from a n online part search. Thank you for your assistance and further research.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · CT

2000 audi a6 with a fuel leak. Consumer states that the vehicle has been repaired for the fuel leak and would like some financial assistance in paying for the repair. Consumer stated he never received a call from the dealer. *kb the vehicle had puddles of fuel on top of the tank. The consumer believed recall # 01v157000 was related to fuel tank problem he experienced . The dealer informed the consumer the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The consumer stated the lights on the vehicle would dim.