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2020 AUDI A6

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V601000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake fluid reservoir cap in your Audi is a small part that helps you know what type of brake fluid to use. In some 2021 and 2019-2021 models, this cap may be labeled incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
Using the wrong brake fluid can affect your brakes' performance, making it harder to stop your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in emergency situations.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. This important fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #22V034000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear axle alignment in your vehicle is crucial for even tire wear. If not checked after a previous repair, it could be off, leading to uneven tire wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle alignment is off, your tires could wear down unevenly, increasing the risk of a blowout or loss of control, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment if needed, and replace any worn-out tires to ensure they're safe and even. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to avoid any issues.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #21V295000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lock nuts on your vehicle's rear axle are like the nuts that hold the wheels in place. In certain Audi models, these nuts can break due to corrosion, which could cause the wheels to become misaligned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, it could cause your rear wheels to shift out of place while driving. This could make it difficult to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the lock nuts and any affected bolts with new ones, at no cost to you. This repair is part of the recall, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #21V159000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your Audi is a safety device that deploys in the event of a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some 2021 RS6 and RS7 models, as well as 2020-2021 A6 and S6 models, have a problem with the air bag's score line, which could make it not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, you could be at risk of serious injury. In the worst case, the air bag could even send sharp plastic fragments flying into the passenger compartment, making things even more hazardous.
Free Fix
Audi will inspect the air bag for free and repair it if necessary. You'll get a notice when it's time to bring your vehicle in, and the work will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #20V274000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your passenger air bag inflator module might not work properly in a crash, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your passenger air bag might not inflate, and small plastic parts could fly into the car, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Audi will replace your instrument panel for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to do so, starting June 24, 2020.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #22V861000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
There's a part in your Audi called the gateway control module, which acts like a traffic hub for all the electrical signals in your car. If liquid gets spilled in the rear seat, it could flood this module and cause it to shut down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module fails, your engine will suddenly lose power while you're driving, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective cover to shield the gateway control module from spills, completely free of charge. You'll receive a recall notice in the mail, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to keep your car safe and reliable.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #22V155000 Plain English
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel level sensor in your vehicle is responsible for telling your dashboard how much gas is in your tank. In some 2021-2022 RS6, RS7, A6, S6, and S7 models, this sensor can get stuck, giving you a misleading reading.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor sticks, you might not know when your tank is really empty, and your engine could stall unexpectedly. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #20V153000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The starter generator in your Audi A6 is a key component that helps the engine start when you turn the key. In some 2019-2020 models, moisture can get inside and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the starter generator gets a short circuit, it could cause a fire - a serious safety risk that could damage your vehicle and put you in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will swap out the faulty starter generator for a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it with your dealer as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is supposed to show you what's behind your car. However, a software glitch could make the image not appear as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image doesn't show up, you'll have a limited view of what's behind your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software to fix the issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other AUDI A6 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2021
11 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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