Audi A6 C5 (1998–2004)
Audi A6 C5 (1998–2004) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Audi A6 — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| C4 | 1995–1997 | — |
| C5 | 1998–2004 | — |
| C6 | 2005–2011 | 2009 |
Model-year brochures (5)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | ||
| C7 | 2012–2018 | 2016 |
Model-year brochures (8)
Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library | ||
| C8 | 2019–present | 2025 |
Model-year brochures (2)
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the A6
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2002–2026 | 19 models | 172 |
| Audi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) | 2012–2025 | 22 models | 103 |
| Audi 4.2L 8-cylinder | 2000–2011 | 15 models | 35 |
Audi A6 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10 | 134 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes |
| 1999 | 9 | 231 | Fuel System, Service Brakes, Electrical System |
| 2000 | 4 | 153 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2001 | 7 | 113 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2002 | 4 | 111 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train |
| 2003 | 7 | 76 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System |
| 2004 | 4 | 70 | Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.