Every 2020 Audi A6 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 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V601000
Aug 25, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
- Problem
- 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 can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
- Risk
- Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
Full recall details for 23V601000 →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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V155000
Mar 14, 2022Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge:Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
- Problem
- 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 inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
- Risk
- An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
Full recall details for 22V155000 →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 →Suspension · NHTSA 21V295000
Apr 26, 2021Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- 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, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
- Risk
- A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Full recall details for 21V295000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 20V274000
May 13, 2020Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin,
increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.
Full recall details for 20V274000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V153000
Mar 19, 2020Electrical System:Starter Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.
Full recall details for 20V153000 →
2020 Audi A6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A6, reporting 1 injuries. Audi has issued at least 1,382 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 System23
- Forward Collision Avoidance8
- Unknown Or Other6
- Structure4
- Back Over Prevention2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (725)
- Equipment (490)
- Unknown Or Other (319)
- Structure (207)
- Steering (120)
- Power Train (119)
Read Audi A6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Audi A6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The electronic/central door locking system on my 2020 Audi A6 malfunctioned. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request. The vehicle was running with my two young children secured in car seats in the rear seats. I briefly exited and closed the driver's door.”
2020 AUDI A6Sep 3, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762041
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
“Audi A6s have had massive issues with the door actuators. There are times when you go open the passenger side doors (both front and rear) and the doors will not open as there is either an electrical, software, or device specific issue.”
2020 AUDI A6Mar 7, 2026 · NJ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11722663
“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
“The Audi software/MMI system has issues showing the 360 cameras in addition to the rear facing camera. Every few starts when I back out of a parking space/garage, the side mirror cameras show a black or camera with a cancel sign on the screen. The issue will not stop until the car is parked/off.”
2020 AUDI A6Mar 7, 2026 · NJ
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11722661
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