The 2001 Audi A6 has 8 recalls, the most serious being a fuel tank valve that can crack and leak fuel, creating a fire risk if the leak reaches an ignition source.
The cracking issue affects the rollover valve nipple on the fuel tank, where stress from the aluminum ventilation line combines with material aging to open a leak path. This problem spans several engine variants and applies to Quattro and Allroad configurations. On the visibility side, both recalls cover the same wiper issue on Allroad models: under heavy load conditions like ice, snow, or heavy rain, one wiper blade can fall behind the other, causing the blades to tangle and stop moving entirely, leaving the driver with an uncleared windshield. There is also a tire and wheel concern affecting vehicles with the 2.7L engine: the calculated load on the axle with 225/45R17 tires exceeds what that tire size is rated to carry.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack due to aging plastic and stress from the aluminum ventilation line, potentially causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinforce or repair the nipple on the rollover valve to prevent leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The plastic fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack due to aging and stress from the aluminum ventilation line. A cracked nipple may allow fuel to leak, which could ignite if exposed to a heat source.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinforce the rollover valve nipple to prevent cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack due to aging plastic and stress from the aluminum vent line, potentially causing fuel leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinforce or repair the rollover valve nipple to prevent fuel leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic fuel tank rollover valve nipple can crack due to material aging and stress from the aluminum vent line, potentially causing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinforce the rollover valve nipple to prevent cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Vehicles with 2.7L engines have tires rated for less weight than the vehicle can carry. The actual load exceeds tire capacity by 19 kg, violating federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
All five tires will be replaced with tires rated for the vehicle's weight capacity.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle's calculated weight exceeds what the axles can safely carry with the current tire size (225/45R17) by 19 kg, making it non-compliant with safety standards.
What the fix does
Your dealer will install five properly sized tires that can support the vehicle's weight.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under heavy load conditions like freezing, snow, or heavy rain, one windshield wiper may lag behind the other when activated.
What the fix does
The driver side wiper arm will be replaced to ensure both wipers operate together.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under heavy conditions like freezing or snow, one windshield wiper may lag behind the other. The overlapping wiper blades can become tangled and stop working, reducing visibility.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver side wiper arm.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
