1995 Audi A6
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 130 |
| 1999 | 217 |
| 2000 | 148 |
| 2001 | 113 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 91 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 53 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
11 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical short, causing loss of power/accident/injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31
Jamming ignition switch was cause of starter solenoid burnout. Both ignition switch and starter solenoid were replaced. Equipment failure caused headlights to suddenly go out during night time driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-12
Visibility
2 of 16 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing rear window wiper/washer and power window devices and controls.
Steering
2 of 16 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Front left and right tie rods ends ("Camber links") needed replacement. I was told this is a saftey issue and the vehicle should not be driven.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-27
Exterior lighting
2 of 16 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.
Service brakes
1 of 16 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1996-04-23Electrical system96V017000 Defective ignition switches were improperly manufactured and can cause some electrical accessories to malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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1997-10-13Air bags97V175000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and…
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.
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1999-10-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-31 Fuel supply line leak
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Audi A6 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V017000 · Electrical system
- Recall 97V175000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1995 Audi A6 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Audi A6?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 Audi A6 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.