Table 1 shows eight common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Audi A6. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank filler pipe and cap (four problems).
Consumer states he could smell a strong smell of gasoline in the garage, a mechanic found a fuel leak due to a split in the return line plastic nipple, this allowed fuel to drip on the exhaust pipe when the tank was more than half filled, the whole fuel tank assembly was replaced. Read details...
On three occasions fuel was ejected, causing failure, prior to recall notice (99v-059). Read details...
I purchased a used 98 Audi A6 pn 4/28/07. When I purchased the car, the only issues with the car were this gassy smell inside the car when you turn on the heat, and a smoke coming from the some pipe. My mechanic told me that the breather was cut, and it had to be replaced . Read details...