1998-1999 Audi A6 Fuel Spray Recall 99V058000
Audi has issued a recall, NHTSA ID 99V058000, for certain 1998-1999 A6 models due to a potential fuel spray issue during refueling. This can occur if the engine is running, leading to fuel ejection from the filler neck. Owners receive a new manual page and a label.
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- Audi A6
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Why This Matters: Safety Risk
This recall addresses a significant safety concern for 1998-1999 Audi A6 vehicles. If fuel is ejected from the filler neck during refueling, it creates a risk of fire or personal injury. This is particularly dangerous if an ignition source is present nearby when the fuel sprays out.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, NHTSA ID 99V058000, affects certain 1998-1999 Audi A6 passenger vehicles equipped with the Quattro drive system. These vehicles utilize a fuel and fuel vapor leak detection system. The issue arises when the vehicle is refueled shortly after the engine is started and remains running. In such conditions, the fuel vapor recovery system can generate sufficient back pressure, causing fuel to be ejected from the filler neck after a complete fill-up, specifically when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 1998-1999 Audi A6 models equipped with the Quattro drive system should have received notification regarding this 1999 Audi A6 recall. The manufacturer, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC., began notifying owners on June 8, 1999. If you own one of these vehicles and have not received a notification, you can contact Audi directly or check the NHTSA website using the recall ID 99V058000.
Manufacturer's Remedy
To address the fuel spray issue, Audi is providing a new page for the owner's manual. Additionally, owners are requested to schedule an appointment with their authorized Audi dealers. During this visit, a new label containing important refueling instructions will be installed inside the fuel filler door. Dealers will also remove the existing tire pressure label and replace it with a new one affixed to the fender well at the right rear door.
Important Warnings for Owners
Owner notification for this 1999 Audi A6 recall began on June 8, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed-upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi directly at 1-800-822-2834. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) for further assistance or to report any issues related to this recall.
NHTSA Citation
This information is based on NHTSA Recall ID: 99V058000.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main problem addressed by the 1999 Audi A6 recall?
- The main problem is that fuel can be ejected from the filler neck after a complete fill-up if the engine is running during refueling, due to back pressure from the fuel vapor recovery system. This is covered by NHTSA ID 99V058000.
- Which Audi A6 models are affected by the fuel spray recall?
- This recall affects 1998 and 1999 Audi A6 passenger vehicles equipped with the Quattro drive system.
- What is the remedy for the Audi A6 fuel spray issue?
- The remedy involves providing owners with a new page for their owner's manual and installing a new label with refueling instructions inside the fuel filler door. The tire pressure label will also be relocated.
- Is there a cost for the recall repair?
- No, the remedy for this recall is provided free of charge by authorized Audi dealers.
- What should I do if I haven't received a recall notification for my 1999 Audi A6?
- If you own an affected 1998 or 1999 Audi A6 and haven't received notification, you should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834 or check the NHTSA website using recall ID 99V058000.
What Audi A6 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 33 model years.
- 1,665
- Owner complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 5,316
- Service bulletins
- 64
- Crashes reported
- 71
- Fires reported
- 65
- Injuries reported
The 1999 model year
217 complaints, the 1st most of 33 model years on file. Owners reported 12 crashes, 23 fires and 15 injuries for this year, which also has 9 recalls on file.
Fuel System and Gasoline, the system this article covers, accounts for 150 of 1,665 complaints (9%), including 38 for 1999.
Complaints by model year
| 1998 | 130 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 217 | |
| 2000 | 148 | |
| 2001 | 113 | |
| 2002 | 88 | |
| 2003 | 66 | |
| 2005 | 91 | |
| 2006 | 67 | |
| 2008 | 71 | |
| 2019 | 114 |
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 396
- Air Bags — 316
- Service Brakes — 161
- Fuel System — 150
- Engine — 130
Latest recalls for the 1999 model year
- 20V056000 — Air Bags (Jan 2020)
- 06V198000 — Electrical System (Jun 2006)
- 04V495000 — Vehicle Speed Control (Oct 2004)
Recent owner reports about fuel system and gasoline
When filling the gas tank in my 99 audi a6 quattro pressure builds inside the tank and sprays back at me. This has happened each time i put gas in it full or not. A recall was made but, not for my vin. I spoke with a audi rep.
Read owner complaints →Consumer received one of several recall notifications from the manufacturer, and took the vehicle to the dealer, who wanted for consumer to leave a credit card and then they will repair all defects, even those not related to the recall, and charge consumer…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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