This manual is built specifically for the 2000 Audi A6, covering the 2.8L V6 (engine code ATQ) as delivered in that model year, so the torque values, wiring diagrams, and service steps inside match what Audi actually published for this car rather than a generic A6-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 2.8L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- Base
- Avant
Known issues on the 2000 A6. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the front driver-side air bag inflator module: a moisture-sensitive Non-Azide Driver Inflator propellant can cause the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury or death. The second covers the electrical system, where connector pins in the halogen headlight switch can short-circuit and lead to overheating or fire. The third covers the fuel tank assembly, where sulfur deposits on the fuel sending units can cause the gauge to falsely read full, letting the car run out of fuel without warning. The fourth covers the electrical system again, where the knee bolster under the dashboard can contact the headlight switch wiring harness and short, with the potential for a fire to originate in the left dashboard area. Owners have filed 153 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing a headlight switch short to verifying fuel sender readings or servicing the 2.8L V6, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2000 A6.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabil
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may c
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFE
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING OR FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COU
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT FUEL IN THE TANK LEAD TO SAFETY PROBLEMS.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS AND REPLACE THEM WITH FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS USING A NEW ALLOY COMPOSED OF GOLD, SILVER, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF NICKEL, WHICH WILL NOT CHEMIC
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
ATF pan leaks
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
Showing the 8 most recent of 99 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON STEADY, THE HAND BRAKE LIGHT FLASHED CONSTANTLY, AND THREE WARNING BEEPS ARE HEARD. A COMPUTER READING SAYS THERE IS NO CONNECTION WITH THE ABS UNIT. THE ABS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL
WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, CONSUMER WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY A TRUCK, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.*JB (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT).
2000 AUDI A6 ABS FAILURE. WITH AN CAR ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED. FALL OF 2010. DAUGHTER SUSTAINED HEAD TRAMA. *TR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
DRIVERS SIDE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE, IT THEN IGNITED CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE. THE DRIVERS SIDE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUMES ENTERING THE VENTS, WHICH AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S BREATHING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER. A WEEK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY SMOKY INSIDE. THE POWER STEERING AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION I
OUR AUDI A6 WAS TAKEN TO AUDI RECTOR ON 12/20/11 DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. AUDI RECTOR REPAIRED THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND A TRANSMISSION LEAK. THEY SAID
Showing the 8 most serious of 153 complaints filed with NHTSA.
