There have been 38 safety recalls for the Audi A6. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Audi A6.
a gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2022 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6 Allroad, 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, 2022 Audi A6 Allroad, 2019 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2022 Audi A7, 2021 Audi RS6, 2022 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2022 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2022 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2022 Audi S7 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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 cause the gateway control module to shut down. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2019 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT |
| Recall Summary: 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 fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Audi A4, 2021 Audi A4, 2019 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A5, 2021 Audi A5, 2020 Audi A6, 2021 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A7, 2021 Audi A7, 2020 Audi A8, 2021 Audi A8, 2020 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q5, 2021 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Rs Q8, 2019 Audi RS5, 2020 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS5, 2021 Audi RS6, 2021 Audi RS7, 2020 Audi S4, 2021 Audi S4, 2019 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5, 2021 Audi S5, 2020 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2021 Audi S5 Cabriolet, 2020 Audi S6, 2021 Audi S6, 2020 Audi S7, 2021 Audi S7, 2020 Audi S8, 2021 Audi S8, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Audi SQ5 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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, s7, a6 sedan, s5 coupe, s4 sedan, s5 cabriolet, a5 coupe, 2019-2021 rs5 coupe, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Audi A6, 2020 Audi A6 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 short circuit.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Audi A4, 2000 Audi A4, 1998 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A6, 2000 Audi A6, 1999 Audi A8, 2000 Audi TT, 2001 Audi TT |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Audi A4, 2006 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2005 Audi A6, 2006 Audi A6, 2007 Audi A6, 2008 Audi A6, 2009 Audi A6, 2010 Audi A6, 2011 Audi A6, 2004 Audi RS4, 2007 Audi RS4, 2008 Audi RS4, 2005 Audi S4, 2006 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S4, 2008 Audi S4, 2009 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S6, 2008 Audi S6, 2009 Audi S6, 2010 Audi S6, 2011 Audi S6 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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 sedan, 2006-2011 a6 avant, and 2007-2011 s6 sedan vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the pods module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Audi A6, 2013 Audi A6, 2014 Audi A6, 2015 Audi A6, 2016 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, 2018 Audi A6, 2012 Audi A7, 2013 Audi A7, 2014 Audi A7, 2015 Audi A7, 2016 Audi A7, 2017 Audi A7, 2018 Audi A7, 2014 Audi RS7, 2015 Audi RS7, 2016 Audi RS7, 2017 Audi RS7, 2018 Audi RS7, 2013 Audi S6, 2014 Audi S6, 2015 Audi S6, 2016 Audi S6, 2017 Audi S6, 2018 Audi S6, 2013 Audi S7, 2014 Audi S7, 2015 Audi S7, 2016 Audi S7, 2017 Audi S7, 2018 Audi S7 |
| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) |
| Recall Summary: 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 the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the passenger ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2009 Audi A6, 2010 Audi A6, 2011 Audi A6, 2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet, 2009 Audi S6, 2010 Audi S6, 2011 Audi S6 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Audi A6, 2013 Audi A6, 2014 Audi A6, 2012 Audi A7, 2013 Audi A7, 2014 Audi A7 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Audi A4, 2006 Audi A4, 2007 Audi A4, 2008 Audi A4, 2009 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A6, 2006 Audi A6, 2007 Audi A6, 2008 Audi A6, 2009 Audi A6, 2007 Audi RS4, 2008 Audi RS4, 2005 Audi S4, 2006 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S4, 2008 Audi S4, 2009 Audi S4, 2007 Audi S6, 2008 Audi S6, 2009 Audi S6 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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 district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 21, 2022 | Electrical System | 50,883 |
| Mar. 14, 2022 | Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/sensor/sending Unit | 45,789 |
| Apr. 26, 2021 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 40,993 |
| Mar. 19, 2020 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 5,471 |
| Jan. 31, 2020 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 106,857 |
| Jun. 22, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 237,947 |
| Jun. 4, 2018 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 139,249 |
| Jan. 4, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 10,166 |
| Dec. 6, 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 48,693 |
| Jan. 11, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 33,421 |
| Jan. 3, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 342,867 |
| Dec. 29, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 5,947 |
| Sep. 7, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 28,249 |
| May. 31, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 194,453 |
| Dec. 8, 2015 | Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger) | 21,074 |
| Jan. 20, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 26,008 |
| Dec. 6, 2011 | Air Bags:side/window | 317 |
| May. 3, 2011 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly | 5,992 |
| Apr. 8, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 68,240 |
| Aug. 28, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 34,358 |
| Aug. 1, 2007 | Structure:body:trunk Lid | 23,898 |
| Jun. 5, 2006 | Electrical System | 70,512 |
| Jan. 23, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 74,000 |
| Oct. 12, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | 28,300 |
| Mar. 18, 2004 | Electrical System | 172,866 |
| Apr. 7, 2003 | Tire | 1,360 |
| Oct. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 170 |
| Jun. 18, 2001 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 2,837 |
| May. 3, 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 70,000 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 83,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1999 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 51,900 |
| May. 21, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 88,121 |
| Mar. 22, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 27,964 |
| Jun. 22, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 19,800 |
| Oct. 8, 1997 | Air Bags:frontal | 39,300 |
| Sep. 19, 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 31 |
| Jul. 22, 1997 | Seat Belts:rear | 12 |
| Jan. 29, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 24,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A6 | 1 |
| 2021 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 1 |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 1 |
| 2015 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 5 |
| 2012 Audi A6 | 7 |
| 2011 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2009 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2007 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2005 Audi A6 | 3 |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2003 Audi A6 | 7 |
| 2002 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 7 |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 4 |
| 1999 Audi A6 | 9 |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 10 |
| 1997 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 2 |
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1 |