Bumper problems of the 1998 Audi A6

Six problems related to bumper have been reported for the 1998 Audi A6. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

The front bumper sits so low that it caught on a parking space concrete stop--when I started backing out of the space, the bumper nearly ripped off the car. The bumper did not just scrape the concrete space stopper, but instead caught onto it, resulting in considerable damage to the bumper assembly. The concrete space stop was of normal size and in its proper position. The car simply sat so low, and is designed in such a way that it hooks onto the concrete stop when backing out.

2 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2000

Front bumper assembly is to low; not proper clearance for clearing curb when parking.

3 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 10/20/1999

Front bumper assembly torn away from vehicle, causing bumper and body damage. Bumper 'grabbed' pre-formed cement parking barrier when placed in reverse. Car did not touch barrier upon entering parking space. Only upon placing vehicle in reverse did the bumper get caught and ripped away from body causing significant damage. This is the second time in the past six months that this has happened.

4 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1999

No summary.

5 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 08/02/1999

Front bumper cleared 4-5 inch parking curb, however upon backing up, bumper catches on curb and tears off.

6 Bumper problem

Failure Date: 08/10/1998

Front bumper became grossly damaged by a preformed concrete parking barrier. Driver has no way of knowing that the bumper is being damaged because the bumper never touches the barrier.