Service Brakes Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 127 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake antilock control unit/module (23 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Audi A6

The Service Brakes problem

I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding persistent mechanical failures and safety concerns with my 2014 Audi A6, VIN: [xxx] , which have resulted in significant repair expenses, inconvenience, and potential safety hazards.   Read details...

The Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

All of a sudden my abs light came on in my 1999 Audi A6, and the brake light started flashing. I had a full loss of my abs brakes on icy winter roads. I eventually slid off the road and hit a fence. The abs control module on my car had failed, and I've read posts of several hundreds other having   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

This is an on going problem with the A6 (c6) platform. If you have your parking brake light on, whether it be random or constant it is more than likely the parking brake module located in the trunk on the right hand side behind the side panel carpet.   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

My 1999 Audi A6 2. 8 has abs control module failure. This appears to be a common problem among 1996 to 2001 Audi's and vw's lack of anti-lock braking system control makes my vehicle unsafe. Audi is not willing to correct this problem. This problem affects a large number of vehicles.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2000 Audit A6. The contact stated the abs module malfunctioned. He didn't want to give specific failures related to his vehicle. Contact has not taken his vehicle to the dealer to diagnose the failure. The contact has identified several failures he viewed on the internet.   Read details...




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