6 complaints reported

2012 Audi A6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

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6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

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Dec 2023

Good morning, For the past couple of weeks, I've been getting the run around on whether the issue I'm having with my vehicle is an active recall. I recently took my vehicle to Eurocode Tuning (Torrance, CA), and the mechanic instructed me to take my vehicle to the dealer because the issue I am currently experiencing (fuel leak in the injection system) is listed as a recall. I contacted the Audi dealership in Long Beach CA via phone at (562)610-4000, the service representative stated that he found no active recall on my vehicle. Once again contacted Eurocode Tuning and they stated to have them run a diagnostic on the vehicle and they will see its the fuel leak in the injection system. And they are required by law to fix the recall. The following morning I took my vehicle into McKenna Audi ( Norwalk, CA) and one of the service representatives reiterates that my vehicle has no active recall. I stated that I was well aware of that, however, the issue I was having was listed as a recall on the web and I was informed by the repair shop as well. I proceeded to show him the information I got offline and my failed smog that was done on my vehicle. He proceeded to show me the breakdown on his computer that it was no active recall and the only thing that they were looking into was issues regarding the turbo. He stated what I was talking about was an extended warranty and my vehicle is well past that warrant. He then proceeded to say if a diagnostic is done on my vehicle I will be responsible to pay it and any repair done on my vehicle. So I walked out and decided to contact you. I am just trying to determine whether my vehicle could be repaired under the recall. I'm extremely frustrated and concerned for my safety because the recall did state the risk of a fire. Sincerely a confused, frustrated Audi owner [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2023
Dec 2022

My car almost overheated on the high on thanksgiving night thank god my brother was behind me driving and took me to go get antifreeze my coolant was leaking and i think my water pump messed up almost a accident cause i was in the middle lane and my vehicle was slowing down on the highway at night

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2022
Nov 2020

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE & NOTICED A FUEL SMELL. WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION SHORTLY DOWN THE ROAD (~1 MILE) I INSPECTED MY ENGINE FOR THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL & FOUND FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE FROM UNDER THE SUPERCHARGER. AFTER DISASSEMBLING THE TOP OF THE ENGINE I FOUND THE INJECTOR SUPPORTS TO BE THE OLD RECALLED PARTS (VERIFIED WITH ENGRAVED PART NUMBERS). I THEN CALLED THE AUDI DEALER THAT SUPPOSEDLY PERFORMED THE RECALL AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION. THEY WERE VERY DISMISSIVE & ADVISED ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. AFTER A FEW DAYS (4-7) THEY ADVISED ME THEY WOULD BE HAVING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM AUDI COME LOOK AT IT. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT AUDI MULTIPLE TIMES FOR A LOANER VEHICLE WITH NO RESPONSE. AFTER MULTIPLE DAYS OF REACHING OUT, I SHOWED UP TO THE DEALER & WAS GIVEN A LOANER VEHICLE DUE TO THE KINDNESS OF ANOTHER ADVISOR. THE RECALL: 24AP FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM LEAK. IN THE AUDI NOTIFICATION TO THE NHTSA THEY SPECIFICALLY CALL OUT THE INJECTOR SUPPORT BEING REVISED UNDER "DESCRIPTION OF REMEDY" STATING " IMPLEMENTATION OF REINFORCED FUEL RAIL RETAINING BRACKET" & RECEIVED AN UPDATED PART NUMBER WHICH CHANGED FROM 06D133036H TO 06D133036K. I AM WORRIED MORE PEOPLE COULD HAVE THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE DUE TO THE LACK OF CRAFTSMANSHIP SHOWN AT THAT DEALER. THE ISSUE COULD BE SWIFTLY COVERED UP IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE THE MECHANICAL INCLINATION TO VERIFY CORRECT WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2018
Jun 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL, WHICH WAS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V19000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2016
Aug 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. UPDATED 10/09/14*LJ THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS NOT A RESULT OF DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING ISSUE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED A RODENT MUST HAVE CHEWED THROUGH THE FUEL LINES. THE CONSUMER DISAGREED. UPDATED 5/18/2015 *JS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2014
May 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, SHE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE FUEL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT A RODENT HAD EATEN TWO INCHES OF THE FUEL HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 AUDI A6, Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2014

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The 2012 Audi A6 has 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.