2003 Audi A6: fuel leak

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · OH

The gas tank or components of the tank are leaking gas when more than a small amount of gas is put into the tank. Gas leaks all over the ground from the tank and the cabin fills with gas fumes. My 18 son has been driving this car and I will not allow him or anyone else to drive the car now. After reading online that many people have this same problem, I am shocked that this is not a recall when it could be potentially life threatening and that audi wants to charge 3k to lower the tank and repair.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Fuel system · 108,789 miles · NC

Check engine light on, vehicle will not pass emissions testing. Audi determined that it was due to a fuel leak from a crack in the passenger side rear rollover valve. Vehicle had been recalled in past for similar issue (performed). Tank has 4 rollover valves, only one (front driver) included in prior recall. Initial quoted $3,300 to replace tank. Audi offered to pay for replacement tank with the exception of ~$600 (repair order attached). Repair completed on 2/23/2017, car passes state inspection. As you can see by the "staining" in the attached photo, the leak was significant dealer then calls to say that car needs to be returned to perform prior recall on the newly installed tank. Recall to be performed on only the one rollover valve (driver front) that can be accessed with out removing fuel tank. Not the valve that was leaking and necessitated the replacement. I requested that audi perform recall on all 4 rollover valves as they installed a knowingly defective part and the risk of another crack/leak exists. Dealer says audi refuses. I have made several calls to both dealer and audi with no response from audi beyond a conversation with customer service. Check engine light back on 5/08/2017. Emailed dealer on 5/11/2017 (attached pdf) with my request (again), and have received no contact from audi. Returning car to dealer for recall on the one rollover valve on 7/12/17. Audi is putting this car back on the road with the strong potential of a fuel leak.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MI

I have 2003 audi a6 quattro 4.2 l. I had in shop for rear brakes and mechanic noted fuel leaking/dripping from front drivers side of plastic fuel tank. I did internet search and found recall campaign 11v267000 and many complaints regarding similar leaks. I verified manufacture date 4/3/(2002 or 2003?) from vehicle which falls in window covered by recall of units manufactured between june 19, 2001 through june 8, 2004. I contacted audi america and eventually spoke with xxxx at [xxx]. She assured me that my car was either not subject to the recall or had been fixed. I told her I was the owner of the car at the time of the recall ( may 2011) and my car had not been fixed. She robotically repeated that my car had either been fixed or not part of the recall. I asked her to verify that it had been fixed and she said they have no records to show that. She said I could contact the dealer that originally sold the car. I said why would a dealer in wisconsin who sold the car in 2003 have any records regarding a recall issued in 20011 when I owned the car? She was silent. I asked for a list of all vins in the recall. She said she could not give me that. She agreed to send me a "range" of affected VIN's. She said they might be able to help me out but I need to have and evaluation done at my expense at an audi dealer to determine what is wrong. I said I know what is wring, it is leaking gas from the rollover valve connection on the tank and reported all over the internet in audi forums etc. I have made an appointment with audi for 31 october min 1 hr labor at $110/hr to evaluate my leak. This recall needs to be enforced and audi needs to be held accountable for their evasive responses. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 85,539 miles · CA

January 15, 2011 re: defective investigation pe08008 audi 2003 a6 leaking fuel from gas tank assembly attached, please find evidence I reported my fuel tank leaked fuel to a los angeles audi dealer. I bought the car in 2006 with 66,000 miles and remains with no damage history. In 2008, fuel began dripping at the lower driver side vacuum nipple flange which shifted off the rim of the fuel tank. When the tank was filled passed half full, it would drip onto the ground. There is a valid recall for most 2003 sedan models and the 4.2l off-road quattro. This model is a 2003 sedan with the 4.2l engine size and should certainly be included in these two related recalls. Due to no fault of my own, the nature and severity of the defect, I questioned the problem was a manufactures defect warranting repair and potential recall. They disagreed, said it was out of warranty and quoted me a repair. Valentine asserted the condition was noted to my VIN in their system. Later that year, la audi made different repairs and the fuel leak condition was again put on the work order. Finally in june 2010, a neighbor wrote note the car was leaking fuel. It tank was pouring fuel after filling to the three-quarters mark and parking in our subterranean parking garage. Repair could not be avoided. Based on la audi's position, a local mechanic replaced the entire tank with a salvage one he found. Attached are photos, work repair orders, a hazard note from neighbor of the fuel leak, and signed declaration these item as authentic and all assertions above are truthful. I appreciate assistance obtaining recovery from audi for the repairs as they refused to when presented twice. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated. Updated portable 02/18/11

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Fuel system · 84,600 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns 2003 audi a6, 2.7 quattro. The contact stated that a fuel leak occurred on november 22, 1999. The contact also observed fuel leaking from the vehicle while driving 60 MPH. The contact parked the vehicle and the fuel began leaking out of the vehicle excessively. The rear bumper was hanging off of the vehicle when he returned clean up the fuel that was leaking. The contact notified the bank management of the fuel leak on their property. The police and fire truck were anonymously notified of the fuel leak. The weather was not a factor. The vehicle was towed to his residence, then it was towed to the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not sympathetic to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,600 and the current mileage was 84,610.

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Fuel system · 40,655 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a6. Approximately one year ago, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline whenever he placed fuel in the vehicle. He also noticed fuel leaking on the garage floor. He assumed that he was placing too much fuel into the vehicle. In the beginning of june of 2008, the contact made sure to fill the vehicle to the correct amount to avoid any fuel leakage. Within half an hour of parking the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong gasoline odor and noticed a much larger puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle. He called the dealer and was advised to have the vehicle towed; however, the contact refused and drove the vehicle to the dealer. A diagnosis was performed and they stated that there was a crack in the check valve of the fuel tank that could not be repaired. The entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact proceeded with the repairs, which were completed within a week. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 07/16/08. *lj updated 07/16/08