Tank Assembly Problems of Audi A6 - part 1

Significant gas leak caused by broken gas "in tank sending units" housing and seal. Gas will leak and fill the inside of the car with fums as well as under the car. Replacement required buying a revised design sending units that include all three sending units. The price is high ~$500 and the consequences very dangerous. My car 2004 Audi A6 [xxx] 2004 A6q 2. 7t information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2002 Audi A6. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic, which located the failure at the fuel tank. The fuel tank was leaking fuel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 116,000.

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Fuel vapor detected in cabin. Gasoline detected on floor surface under driver side rear passenger location. Also observe fuel dripping from driver side fuel tank. Suspect defective rollover valve nipple. Adendum requested to include year 2000 A6 Audi c5 car year is 04/2000 A6 quattro c5. See; recall campaign 08v157000 NHTSA action number: pe08008.

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Check engine lights for evaporative system leak. First small leak codes every week or so, then "gross leak" code. Informed by dealer that there is a leak on the top of the plastic gas tank and there has been some spillage. Risk of fire. Dealer informs $2800 to replace gas tank.

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I own a 2003 Audi A6 quattro 4. 2l which I bought used and have driven it since 2004. On October 27, 2010 I started smelling gas and after checking found a leak at the base of the gas tank. I checked the web and found out that there is a recall on other sub-models. I called Audi USA who contacted a dealer I chose to fix the problem. But the dealer is saying that although the recall problem exists it is due to an accident which happened 6 or 7 years ago. I think this is not fair. Thank you VIN [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Fuel tank rollover nipple cracked and began leaking fuel on the caytalytic converter. Causing a major fire risk, leaving me to have the car towed and repaired. Audi has recalled 2001 and up cars for this problem but left out my model year, even though it has the same tank.

I have a 2002 Audi A6 with a 3. 0 v-6 engine. When the gas tank is filled up more than 3/4 full the gas tank on the drivers side leaks all over the place. On the internet there are many complaints explaining the same exact problem. Audi has a recall program for 2001 to 2004 Audi A6 3. 0 litre models, but tell me my car is not one that got recalled because of my vehicle code number. I explained that my problem is exactly like they explain on their website and it matches the other complaints on the web also. The dealer said they were sure the gas tank has dissolved because of the gasoline and said they want $2,200 for a new gas tank and a $100 per hour to fix their engineering problem. This is a major safety and pollution problem that is wide spread throughout our country and needs to be addressed ASAP. Help !.

The contact owns a 2004 Audi A6. When driving he smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the roll over valve was malfunctioning, and that the gas tank needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 119898. Updated 11/18/09. The consumer stated the smell particularly strong after filling up. The consumer was told his vine was not included in the recall. Updated 11/19/09 the consumer stated he began to smell gasoline inside the vehicle, particularly after filling home. He took the vehicle to a service center and when the mechanic lifted vehicle to inspect it, he found fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank on the left side, within inches of the exhaust pipe. Updated 06/08/10.

The contact owns an 2000 Audi A6. He smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. Also she noticed fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000. The current mileage was 142,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Audi A6. Whenever the contact dispensed gasoline into the fuel tank, he smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. He also observed a large amount of fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the fuel tank nipple. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage was 140,000.

Aoa has failed to take responsibility for a safety related defect in my Audi A6 fuel system. Given a NHTSA product safety gas storage tank recall, I believe aoa are liable for this safety related defect. On June 26th, 2009 hoffman Audi, east hartford CT, service manager jim orman orally informed me that aoa will take no further action in this matter, the reasons provided were: 1) recall was on other side of the tank - this particular valve was not part of the recall and they've seen only a few others with issues. ?there was no possible way this could occur during the recall repair. ? 2) fuel tank was out of 4 year, 50000 mile warranty. 3) aoa disregards the unsafe condition caused by fuel vapor/fluid leaks resulting from the defective/worn out valve. In discussion it was referenced that ?there were only four other instances of this problem? and cited age of the vehicle. I was told that after reviewing images of my claim, the final decision was made by karl krug, new england regional service manager aoa. Background: in late 2008 I was made aware of a safety recall regarding the potential for fuel tank leakage resulting from cracked nipples on this plastic gas storage tank. A reinforcement repair was performed on my vehicle in December 2008 (NHTSA campaign id number:08v157000). Roughly one month later the check engine light illuminated and the diagnostic fault code related to the tank ventilation system was identified. Last week I isolated the p0456 16840 tank ventilation system pinhole leak code to the fuel tank. Given the complexity of the ventilation system in the fuel tank area, I decided to get the system tested by a dealer. A cracked valve nipple atop the gas storage tank was identified by a Volkswagen service center. I have filed a complaint with the CT attorney general and asked they forward to the appropriate state and federal agencies for further investigation.

Problem relates to Audi A6 quattro 2. 8l model year 2000. Gas odor from outside vehicle is extremely strong, especially after filling tank. Gas leaks and pools under car, posing extreme fire hazard. Failure has not been corrected. Audi recall [08v-157] describes this problem exactly, but only covers model years 2001 through 2004. The VIN range does not cover this vehicle. This request is to expand the coverage of this recall to include Audi A6 quattro 2. 8l vehicles with model year 2000.

There is a recent recall for certain Audi models as referenced in NHTSA action number : pe08008. This begins with model year 2001 A6 Audi cars with the 2. 7 engine. I own a 2000 model A6 2. 7 and am having the same problem. There is a gasoline smell that just began and by inspection from underneath the car it appears that there is a slight leak (not dripping) from the top area of the tank as described in this recall. It seems like more than a coincidence that my car is also having a very rare slow gas leak but it was not included in the recall. The gas tank part number (as printed on the bottom of the tank) is 4b0 201 085. This is the same part number as used in the 2001 and 2002 models as referenced from a n online part search. Thank you for your assistance and further research.

There has been an Audi recall (opened 1/31/-8, closed 5/30/08) for Audi A6 models manufactured from June 2, 2001 to June 1, 2005. Your NHTSA action number is pe08008, recall campaign number is 08v157000. This involves very dangerous fuel tank cracks and leaks. The problem is, I have a 2000 Audi A6 with exactly the same problem, but no recall. It will cost me about $2,000 to repair, my mechanic says I'm lucky no explosion. If you will check the internet chat rooms, these problems are extensive back to 1998 models, involving plastic fuel tanks. Audi tells me 'not enough complaints' of my year model to warrant recall,even though the defect seems exactly the same thing as the defect causing the recall, and is a terribly dangerous situation for Audi drivers and their families. If there is a defect, there is a defect, it should not matter whether more complaints were filed for the 2001 years than mine. Is safety a matter of the number of complaints, or whether the product is truly defective and dangerous. Please help! thanks, ken williams.

The contact owns a 2001 Audi A6. The contact stated that he noticed a fuel leak near the fuel tank from under the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v157000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that he needed to have the nipple on top of the tank replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.

January 15, 2011 defective investigation pe08008 Audi 2003 A6 leaking fuel from gas tank assembly attached, please find evidence I reported my fuel tank leaked fuel to a los angeles Audi dealer. I bought the car in 2006 with 66,000 miles and remains with no damage history. In 2008, fuel began dripping at the lower driver side vacuum nipple flange which shifted off the rim of the fuel tank. When the tank was filled passed half full, it would drip onto the ground. There is a valid recall for most 2003 sedan models and the 4. 2l off-road quattro. This model is a 2003 sedan with the 4. 2l engine size and should certainly be included in these two related recalls. Due to no fault of my own, the nature and severity of the defect, I questioned the problem was a manufactures defect warranting repair and potential recall. They disagreed, said it was out of warranty and quoted me a repair. Valentine asserted the condition was noted to my VIN in their system. Later that year, la Audi made different repairs and the fuel leak condition was again put on the work order. Finally in June 2010, a neighbor wrote note the car was leaking fuel. It tank was pouring fuel after filling to the three-quarters mark and parking in our subterranean parking garage. Repair could not be avoided. Based on la Audis position, a local mechanic replaced the entire tank with a salvage one he found. Attached are photos, work repair orders, a hazard note from neighbor of the fuel leak, and signed declaration these item as authentic and all assertions above are truthful. I appreciate assistance obtaining recovery from Audi for the repairs as they refused to when presented twice. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated. Updated portable 02/18/11.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Audi A6 avant. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he smelled a strong odor of fuel. The failure progressed over time and the contact found a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000. Sm.

The contact owns a 2001 Audi 6. The contact discovered a large puddle of gasoline underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the check valve for the fuel tank was bent and cracked. The fuel tank was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 10/11/07.

There was an overwhelming lecel of gasoline fumes inside the car. The problem: the fuel tank breather hose is connected to the fuel tank by a plastic connector. The plastic connector was broken. It is physically located where nothing can contact it. It just broke over time. It's clearly not a warranty issue (the car is out of warranty), but a safety issue. The connector can not be procured separately from the entire fuel tank. The cost to replace the fuel tank would be about $2,000. A repair (hopefully) was made by epoxying the connector, after dropping the fuel tank to reach it. A call to Audi to report the concern as a safety issue was not rewarding. They insisted that the only way they will pursue this further is if we take the car to the Audi dealer (the repair was made at an Audi specialty service center), that we pay them (approximately $500) to drop the fuel tank to just look at the connector to see if it indeed was broken. If we do not pay them this money, so they can see it, they will not believe us and will not pursue this further as a possible safety concern.

This complaint is related to an Audi recall #pe08008 issued in may, 2008 and relates to the failure of the a plastic nipple on the gas tank that fails due to stress. According to Audi, my vehicle did not fall within the parameters of the recall per my VIN . According to your notice it covers my 2002 Audi, but only for the 2. 8, 2. 7 and 3. 0 engine on the quattro sedan and the 2. 7 and 4. 2 on the allroad. My Audi is a quattro 4. 2 sedan. 2 years ago, I noticed the smell of fuel around the rear of the car and took it to my repair facility where they diagnosed the exact same problem as described in your recall. My repair involved dropping the back-end to access the tank and actually welding the plastic nipple. I only found out about the recall by chance and called Audi, but they tell me my car is not part of the recall. I don't understand how it can't be.

: the contact stated a puddle of gas was observed under the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer where they discovered a gas leak. A sealant was placed on the gas tank however the problem persisted. Updated 09/12/06.

Car engine had stopped in the middle of a busy highway. The fuel gauge showed that there was half a tank of gas left. In reality there was no fuel in the car. Car had to be towed at owners expense. Fuel sender unit had to be replaced at over $500. There was a recall for the same reason for the same problem for 2001 model, but not 2002 which has the same problem. Extreme danger to a safety of the driver. The car can run out of fuel with a fuel gauge showing that there is a half a tank of gas left.

Vehicle was recalled for a faulty fuel gauge. About four years later the gauge had stopped providing accurate fuel readings.

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Gasoline leaking from fuel tank due to defective seal, vehicle had already had two recalls for fuel tank problems.

When the brakes were applied, the pedal had gone to the floor causing extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. Ts the fuel door assembly was found to be faulty. Scc.

Consumer states he could smell a strong smell of gasoline in the garage, a mechanic found a fuel leak due to a split in the return line plastic nipple, this allowed fuel to drip on the exhaust pipe when the tank was more than half filled, the whole fuel tank assembly was replaced.

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Fuel sending unit was replaced via recall in Dec 2000 and the exact same thing is happening again. Audi's recall did not fix the problem. The fuel gauge can read anywhere between full and empty regardless of the fuel quantity in the tank.

Consumer could be driving and tank will show that it is full. But, in reality, it is empty. Dealer had repaired fuel gauge four times, and culd not determine what is causing problem.

Consumer received recall 00v137, however consumer is angry that on the letter it states repair would be done by August 7, 2000, consumer finally spoke with someone in December and was notified that parts were at the dealer.

Fuel gauge registers empty after filling with 18 gallons from true empty state;after 100 miles gauge now registers full constantly.

When consumer fills up the fuel tank, fuel gauge won't indicate the amount of fuel. Also, vehicle ha s had already two recalls on the tie rods.

Gas fumes leak around tank electical conections; check engine light on. Still not repaired.

Vehicle runs out of fuel due to fuel guage's wrong reading of amount of gas in the tank. Dealer has been notified.

Fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel, causing the driver to think that there is fuel in the gas tank when, in reality, the tank is empty. This problem could cause a crash because the vehicle just bucks and dies without warning. Vehicle was towed to a Audi dealer for repairs. A fuel sending unit has been ordered. Audi is aware of the problem. Repair has been made.

The fuel tank sensor is a widespread failure. Audi has provided no notification to anyone of this dangerous safety defect in its cars and has been unable to repair either defect in 76 days.