AUDI A6 (2016) recall — Electrical System
Volkswagen recalls 2016 Audi A6 sedans with faulty auxiliary heater connector that may overheat and cause fire. Owners must have connector inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2016 Audi A6 sedans with a potential electrical connector issue that could overheat and cause fire. This affects vehicles purchased between 2015 and 2016. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226549-audi-a6-2016-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226549-audi-a6-2016-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V862000
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“Audi A6 (2016) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Overheating Connector.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226549-audi-a6-2016-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-overheating. Based on NHTSA recall #18V862000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V862000).
Why it’s dangerous
The auxiliary heater electrical connector may have been incorrectly installed, causing increased electrical resistance. This can lead to overheating of the connector, which increases the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Audi A6 sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles are affected. Drivers using the auxiliary heater system are most at risk due to potential overheating.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was purchased between 2015 and 2016. The recall specifically covers Audi A6 sedans and 2015 Audi A7 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a dealer inspection for the auxiliary heater connector.
Have Dealer Inspect Connector
Dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The auxiliary heater electrical connector may have been incorrectly inserted, causing increased electrical resistance that could lead to overheating and fire.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was purchased between 2015 and 2016 and is an Audi A6 sedan or 2015 Audi A7.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a dealer inspection for the auxiliary heater connector.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V862000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 18V862000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V862000 (May 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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