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2001 Audi

A6 Avant quattro

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 2.8 L

Audi A6: best and worst years
2001 Audi A6 Avant quattro (photo 1 of 4)

Photo may show a different model year; you're viewing the 2001.

PhotoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13%
  • AIR BAGS10%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 143 total.

Audi A6: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.