AUDI A6 ALLROAD (2021) recall — Electrical System
Audi is recalling 2021 A6 Allroad models with potential instrument panel display failure, risking critical safety information loss. Owners must contact Audi for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Audi is recalling certain 2021 A6 Allroad vehicles due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel to fail, potentially missing critical safety information like speedometer readings. This could increase crash risk if drivers don't see warning lights or speed indicators. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80227-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80227-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V201000
Cite this page
“Audi 2021 A6 Allroad Recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80227-audi-2021-a6-allroad-recall-instrument-panel-display-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V201000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V201000).
Why it’s dangerous
The software error causes the instrument panel to sometimes stop showing critical information like speedometer readings or warning lights. If drivers don't see speed or safety alerts, they could crash due to not knowing their speed or vehicle conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Audi A6 Allroad models are affected. Drivers who rely on the instrument panel for speed or warning lights are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021 Audi A6 Allroad. The recall covers specific models with this software issue, but the exact model numbers aren't listed in the notice.
- Brand
Audi- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Audi Customer Service
Call 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software for free, but you must contact Audi first to arrange the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Questions people ask
How can I tell if my 2021 A6 Allroad is affected?
The recall covers 2021 Audi A6 Allroad models with a software error that may cause instrument panel failure. The exact model numbers aren't listed in the notice.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this recall?
The recall states that instrument panel failure could increase crash risk, but it doesn't specify if this causes serious injury in normal use.
How do I get the software update?
Contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule a free software update at a dealer.
Contact Audi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V201000 — Audi Audi Hello, I own a Audi that is covered by recall 25V201000 from Audi. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC. 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.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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 #25V201000 (March 31, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.