Accelerator Pedal Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 12 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A6 based on all problems reported for the A6.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2017 Audi A6

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A6. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a stop sign, after lifting her foot off the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to slow the vehicle by depressing on the brake pedal. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the mechanic was able to duplicate the failure while test driving the vehicle however, there was no error codes was found. The contact had experienced the failure on multiple occasions. The contact stated she had attempted to contact the manufacturer, but no one answered the call. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

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2 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2006 Audi A6

Failure Date: 06/30/2006

When making a left turn from a stop light the 2006 Audi A6 "died" and did not respond to the depressed accelerator after a couple of seconds it responded. We were almost rear-ended by a following car. This happened two more times once while turning right and once pulling forward from a stop.

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3 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2000 Audi A6

Failure Date: 06/25/2006

Gas pedal stuck in throttle position causing an inability to stop. I had to manually shift to neutral to gain control of a speeding vehicle. By prying my food under the gas pedal it released. Dealer suggested changing the pedal assembly.

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4 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

Failure Date: 03/01/2004

In early March 2004 mr groza was driving in cleavland, ohio on the highway doing about 65 mph. When he took foot off the accelerator pedal vehicle would not slow down. Mr groza said the vehicle actually accelerated. Mr groza was able to stop the vehicle with great difficulty by hitting the brakes as hard as possible, and putting the transmission in neutral. The engine went to redline. Mr groza pulled to the side of the road and turned off the engine. On March 16, a few days after the incident mr. Groza took the vehicle to dealer, and dealer could find anything wrong with the car.

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5 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1998 Audi A6

Failure Date: 02/01/2004

Throttle sticking.

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6 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

Failure Date: 01/20/2004

While driving gas pedal stuck at 61 mph. Consumer had to pull out of the road, and turn off the engine.

7 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2001 Audi A6

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

While driving on the highway and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated with uncontrollable speed causing vehicle to flip over and skid into an embankment. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. There were no fatalities.

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8 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

Failure Date: 01/19/2003

The accelerator froze in full throttle position, the throttle body was cleaned, however the problem recurred.

9 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1998 Audi A6

The throttle sticks open at highway speed. Vehicle will not stop, the driver has to shut off engine to stop the vehicle.

10 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

While accelerating from a stopped position vehicle accelerated more than the driver depressed the accelerator pedal. This occurred without warning, catching the driver off guard.

11 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

Throttle sticks when driving in cool temperatures. When this occurs vehicle accelerates at a high speed. Vehicle has to be turned off to solve the problem.

12 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1999 Audi A6

Acceleration pedal stuck, causing loss of control. Please provide any additional information.


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