general problems of the 1999 Audi A6

Five problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Audi A6. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2010

The seats have the option to be heated. The heat got so hot it burned seat, and a pillow that was on the seat, destroying both the pillow and the seat filling the car with a smokey film. The smell was so bad it filled the car and garage.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2008

1. Normal use of the car nothing special work and back. Slowly developed a rock back and forth. 2. The drivers seat has developed a rock back and forth that moves the seat about 1" forward when accelerating and 1" back when breaking. My sister who drives the car is a petite girl and the movement of the seat is a huge deal since the seat is already adjusted far forward. According to the dealer it will only get worse. 3. Taken to the dealer who quoted a big amount of money to replace a faulty seat frame. But no action has been taken.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

Drivers seat rocks when braking hard after round 47-80k miles. This is common in Audi's as I have searched Audi forums and many owners are experiencing the same problem. Problem can be attributed to easily broken welds in seat frame. . Read more...

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/21/1999

Driver seat frame failed causing the seat to rock back resulting in momentary loss of control. Yh.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/21/1999

While accelerating from a stop, the drivers seat frame failed, causing seat to rock back. I momentary lost control of car.


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