1996 Audi A6 - SpecComparePro

1996 Audi A6 Wagon 2.8 FWD

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The 1996 Audi A6 Wagon 2.8 FWD is a 2.8-liter V6 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,475 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec	Value
Vehicle
Body Type	Wagon
Powertrain	Gas
Price
MSRP	$34,475 ($71,411 *)
Engine
Engine Type	2.8L V6
Displacement	2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive Type	Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City	17 MPG
Highway	23 MPG
Combined	19 MPG
Recommended Fuel	Premium
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume	34 ft³

* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall	Not rated
Frontal crash	Not rated
Frontal – driver	★★★★★
Frontal – passenger	★★★★★
Side crash	Not rated
Rollover	Not rated

Tested variant: 1996 Audi A6 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Audi A6. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 8, 1997 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

Consequence: ACTIVATION OF THE AIR BAG UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND WIRE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG.

NHTSA campaign 97V175000

Jan 29, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence: SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS, TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WIND0WS AND AIR CONDITIONERS CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

NHTSA campaign 96V017000

54 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Audi A6

Owner Complaints

54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Audi A6 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas

Electrical System	39
Visibility	5
Equipment	4
Exterior Lighting	4
Air Bags	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3

A complaint can cite more than one area.

Most recent complaints

Jan 5, 2018 · Air Bags

“TAKATA RECALL NOTICE TO SAY AIRBAG UNSAFE”

Aug 5, 2016 · Electrical System

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAME INOPERABLE IN VARIOUS POSITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA…”

Jun 17, 2016 · Power Train

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.”

Mar 17, 2014 · Vehicle Speed Control

“ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 11TH 2014, MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL WHEN HER VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. SHE BELIEVES SHE WAS GOING BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE…”

Jun 19, 2012 · Electrical System

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE ON…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 AUDI A6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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