Every 2020 Audi A6 allroad recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V900000
Dec 19, 2025Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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 intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V900000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V861000
Nov 21, 2022Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Full recall details for 22V861000 →Tires · NHTSA 22V034000
Jan 26, 2022Tires
- Problem
- 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, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Risk
- Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Full recall details for 22V034000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V159000
Oct 3, 2021Air Bags
- Problem
- 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 manufactured correctly.
- Risk
- An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
Full recall details for 21V159000 →
2020 Audi A6 allroad complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A6 allroad, reporting 1 injuries. Audi has issued at least 931 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System6
- Power Train2
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Lane Departure1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (291)
- Unknown Or Other (144)
- Equipment (142)
- Structure (94)
- Power Train (52)
- Steering (51)
Read Audi A6 allroad owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A6 allroad. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“This vehicle has an automatic opening/closure feature for the rear trunk/hatchback door. It's activated by putting one's foot under a sensor under the rear fender. This is fine for opening the door but it also closes the hatchback door with considerable force.”
2020 AUDI A6 ALLROADJan 5, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11563718
“While driving I received two messages to contract service first that the "electrical system malfunction" and then a "starting malfunction" which was fallowed by a battery light and a check engine light. I contacted my local dealer they advised I have it towed in immediately.”
2020 AUDI A6 ALLROADDec 7, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11559037
“Dashboard error messages, "Electrical System Malfunction! Please contact service" and "Vehicle Starting System: Malfunction! Please contact service". Dealer replied that it is a starter generator. Unsafe to drive, towed to dealer service. Part has been on order for more than three weeks.”
2020 AUDI A6 ALLROADOct 8, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11548864
“I have a [removed] Received message driving close to my home to contact service due to electrical malfunction and made it to my driveway. This was on a Sunday and no service center was available.”
2020 AUDI A6 ALLROADJun 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11526617
“Lamp: Electrical system malfunction: safely stop vehicle. I have read that they car would have next shut down and loss of control while driving.”
2020 AUDI A6 ALLROADMar 14, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11511811
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