Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2016 Audi A6.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Injection Rail problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
2016 Audi A6. Consumer writes in regards to fuel rails safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A6. The contact stated that while refueling, the gas nozzle would frequently stop, causing gasoline to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that the fuel tank sensor needed to be moved to another location on the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair; however, the contact declined to seek a second opinion. The contact was assured by the dealer that the vehicle was safe to be driven. A few days after leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled while driving at a slow speed, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed back to the dealer who discovered that fuel had filled up in the evaporation canister sensor which caused the fuel tank and the fuel pump to become defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed him that his vehicle was not under recall or warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.