Audi A6 hesitation problems

Filed Jul 2, 2020 · Fuel system · 50,500 miles · CO

In the summer months, my 2014 audi a6 develops fuel-like fumes filling the cabin and trunk. The fumes become more intense/pronounced when I accelerate from a stop or when moving through traffic. Several times in 2019, my audi hesitated then stopped twice in traffic. Once on a city road and the other time on the left lane of a highway. Audi service diagnosed a gas pump issue. However, a replacement gas pump did not fully prevent gas fumes from developing in the car. I believe this is related to the federal safety agency campaign id 17v781000/volkswagen 20ar. But, I've been told otherwise from the dealership and your site.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Engine · 23,000 miles · CA

My wife was slowing this car down to make a right turn on a busy expressway, after she made the turn, the engine suddenly shut off and the 'stop/start deactivated manually restart your car" light came on. The steering well was locked, the car dead on the street, the interior lights and radio were working normally, her seat belt was buckled, all doors were closed. Thankfully the other drivers did not hit our car, she was able to restart the car after 2 minutes and we drove home without further incident. The stop/start function often hesitated when I had driven the car but never shut down completely like this before.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Engine · 57,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 audi a6. When the vehicle was started in the driveway, a wobbling sound was heard. The vehicle shook violently and smoke emerged from the tail pipe. Also, the temperature gauge started to rise and oil started to flow backwards to the top reservoirs. The vehicle was turned off. The dealer (audi bedford in bedford, ohio) had the vehicle towed to their facility for diagnostic testing. The dealer diagnosed that the engine was working to standards. The contact also stated that the entire original engine was replaced in september of 2010. After the repair, the vehicle started hesitating when the accelerator pedal was depressed, and would even stall at times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and refused to repair the vehicle again. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed May 23, 2012 · Transmission · 55,700 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. While driving approximately 25 MPH the vehicle began to hesitate while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated the transmission clutch plate would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,700.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a6. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when the accelerator was depressed. The vehicle would drive extremely sluggish until the vehicle would reach a speed of 20 MPH. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic that advised the contact that the fuel pump was failing. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 92,538.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Transmission · MA · crash

To whom it may concern: we are a group of owners who bought the audi allroad 2.7 quattro with the tiptronic transmission. We are writing to report a problem related to the tiptronic system. We have noticed significant hesitation when we launch the car from a stop. When the car is completely stopped, and the driver steps on the gas pedal, a lag of 1-3 seconds is observed. Within this time range, the car just idles as-is without moving forward. The same problem happens when the driver attempts to accelerate from 10-30. Using the s mode (if equipped) doesn't completely fix this problem. We consider this to be a safety hazard for both allroad drivers and other people on the road. A common scenario is that when a driver attempts to merge onto a main road, an intersection or freeway and anticipates smooth acceleration, nothing happens and the car is prone to being rear-ended or sandwiched. We understand that this problem only occurs in cars equipped with the tiptronic transmission. In addition, this problem is not specific to the allroad, but also other audi models with the tiptronic transmission. We conclude that this has nothing to do with the "turbo lag" of the 2.7t engine as some dealers incline to believe. We would like to know if audi has any solid plan to alleviate this problem which is both annoying and dangerous. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, please see out petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/artip/petition.html.

Filed Jul 16, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 39,500 miles · CA

Audi 3.2 engine on a 2007 audi a6 (and same engine on a4 and other models) hesitates during acceleration, especially from a stand-still, such as a stop sign. Dealer states that the powertrain is designed this way, and that it is either the fsi engine which has a carbon buildup, or the CVT transmission. Either way, the hesitation and 2-3 second delay is problematic when at 4-way stops, or when making a left turn in front of oncoming traffic. The delay can lead to accidents. Also, there is a lot of info web about the fsi engines stalling from this issue (ie carbon buildup).

Filed Jun 14, 2009 · Transmission · 4,272 miles · PR

2008 audi a6 serious problems with CVT transmission (multitronic)- vehicle shudders and does very odd movements setting at low speeds and hesitates when stepping on the gas pedal. In order to move forward have to step deep on the gas medal and have to drive at rather high velocity in order to move forward making it dangerous when pulling out of my home driveway in a residential neighborhood. Car will periodically do jerking movements and feels dangerous.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · MA

Car hesitates when pulling from a stop. Hesitation appears to be transmission related. Transmission is audi/zf tiptronic automatic. Hesitation is unpredictable, and can last for several seconds. I have had a number of near misses as I pulled into traffic and have had to quickly shift to reverse and get out of the way of oncoming vehicles. Audi states that their transmission is working as designed. I believe this because my research indicates this to be a know behavior of the tiptronic transmission as used in audi and some volkswagen vehicles. Vw/audi needs to fix this problem before someone gets seriously injured or killed.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · 160,000 miles · NY

While applying the brake pedal vehicle hesitated to stop completely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them twice. However, the problem recurred. *ak...... The brake problem occurred first at 16,000 miles, occurred again before warranty expired, at 60,000 miles , and then at 75,000 miles. Dealer refused to give any relief, appealed to audi hom eoffice, and they too refused to d o anything about it. Also, removed and installed windshield wiper blades.