The 1995 Audi A6 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 63,300 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the parking brake, warning brake and air bag warning gauges illuminated simultaneously. The failures did not seem to affect the operation of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer who diagnosed that…”
“I was driving to work in my 95 a6 quattro wagon when I noticed the vehicle was accelerating without me putting pressure on the gas pedal. When I shifted the vehicle into neutral the rpms red lined. It took both of my feet on the brake while the vehicle was in drive to stop it and when I finally…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 audi a6. When driving below 10 mph or in the idle position, the vehicle shuts off. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that an adjustment needed to be made to the tachometer. When the vehicle is started, it appears to be operating normally. The current…”
“Dt*: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall number 98e002000 for the auto command remote car starter. The remote starter is model number 20036. There is no known problem with the remote starter. After the manufacturer was alerted, it was discovered that the company was no longer under the same…”
“The consumer placed the key inside of the ignition switch, the vehicle would turn on, but the lights failed to come on. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional…”
“Ignition switch, part number 4a0905849b, on my audi a6 failied. Audi told me that this particular campaign did not apply to my vehicle. However, the recalled ignition switch part number, and the ignition swith replaced on my car, are the same. Audi will not respond to that question. They continue…”
“When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer. *ak”
“When turning on the ignition switch front lights and turn signals would malfunction when the vehicle was started. Consumer has been to the dealer. *ak”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Audi A6 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.