Battery Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 6 problems related to battery (under the electrical system 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 Battery problem of the 2007 Audi A6

Failure Date: 06/15/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Audi A6. The contact was driving 30 mph when the headlights, tail lights and fog lights failed to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact believed that the failure was caused by the computer system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. Updated 05/15/lj the consumer stated the new battery made all light failure alarms cease. Updated 05/22/12.

See all problems of the 2007 Audi A6 🔎.

2 Battery problem of the 2004 Audi A6

Failure Date: 07/19/2009

Upon turning the key in the ignition, a loud "pop" was heard and smoke began to escape from under the hood. After opening the hood it appeared that the battery had in some way exploded.

See all problems of the 2004 Audi A6 🔎.

3 Battery problem of the 1997 Audi A6

Failure Date: 07/08/2008

1997 Audi A6, vehicle caught fire. According to the police report, the fire appeared to have started in the battery compartment located underneath the right seat of the vehicle. Ohio traffic report # 10-0327-89.

See all problems of the 1997 Audi A6 🔎.

4 Battery problem of the 2001 Audi A6

Failure Date: 01/25/2006

Consumer has had valve cover replaced 3 times on the 2001 a-6. The right side camshaft tensioner seals were replaced. The valve cover gasket was replaced. The pcv hose assembly broke and had to be replaced. The consumer request reimbursement due to the inadequate service received. The battery in the vehicle died twice.

See all problems of the 2001 Audi A6 🔎.

5 Battery problem of the 1997 Audi A6

Failure Date: 09/28/2001

Battery under rear seat shorted due to malfunction or contact with wires on bottom of seat cushion due to inadequate clearance between battery and cushion. Fire preceeded by lights flashing on and off and moon roof opening and closing. Smoke came up from under rear seat where my 14 year old daughter was seated. Fire extinguished probably due to lack of 0xygen. Dealer reports mechanic has seen prior case similar.

6 Battery problem of the 1998 Audi A6

Failure Date: 05/05/1999

Audi could not fix multiple problems. Told me to sell it. No safety defect listed within summary.

See all problems of the 1998 Audi A6 🔎.


Other Common Electrical System related problems of Audi A6



Safety Ratings of A6 Cars
Fuel Economy of A6 Vehicles
A6 Service Bulletins
A6 Safety Recalls
A6 Defect Investigations