AUDI A6 recalls
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for the AUDI A6; the most recent was received 2026-03-04 (Lane Departure › Software).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
All AUDI A6 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V125000 | 2026-03-04 | Lane Departure › Software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be … |
| 25V899000 | 2025-12-19 | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic lockin… |
| 25V900000 | 2025-12-19 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as inte… |
| 25V201000 | 2025-03-31 | Electrical System › Software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel displa… |
| 23V601000 | 2023-08-25 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which… |
| 22V861000 | 2022-11-21 | Electrical System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and caus… |
| 22V806000 | 2022-10-26 | Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7,… |
| 22V742000 | 2022-10-05 | Back Over Prevention › Display Function | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A… |
| 22V368000 | 2022-05-23 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall. |
| 22V155000 | 2022-03-14 | Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inacc… |
| 22V034000 | 2022-01-26 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,… |
| 21V606000 | 2021-08-05 | Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Qua… |
| 21V295000 | 2021-04-26 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5,… |
| 21V159000 | 2021-03-10 | Air Bags | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been m… |
| 20V749000 | 2020-12-02 | Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors. |
| 20V274000 | 2020-05-13 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam. |
| 20V153000 | 2020-03-19 | Electrical System › Starter Assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical sh… |
| 20V056000 | 2020-01-31 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) th… |
| 19V035000 | 2019-01-16 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
| 18V862000 | 2018-12-05 | Electrical System › Wiring | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into … |
| 18V427000 | 2018-06-22 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6… |
| 18V370000 | 2018-06-04 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of t… |
| 18V229000 | 2018-04-11 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicl… |
| 18V004000 | 2018-01-04 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, I… |
| 17V781000 | 2017-12-06 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. |
| 17V032000 | 2017-01-11 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the … |
| 17V002000 | 2017-01-03 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped wi… |
| 16V955000 | 2016-12-29 | Seat Belts › Pretensioner | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal … |
| 16V646000 | 2016-09-07 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. |
| 16V382000 | 2016-06-01 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Loui… |
| 15V823000 | 2015-12-08 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to M… |
| 15V019000 | 2015-01-20 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injecti… |
| 11V580000 | 2011-12-06 | Air Bags › Side/Window | Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2012 audi a6 vehicles manufactured from april 8, 2011, through may 26, 2011. Due to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stit… |
| 11V267000 | 2011-05-03 | Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly | Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. The aging of th… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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