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2021 AUDI A6

11 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

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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 use the right brake fluid. Unfortunately, some caps were labeled incorrectly on certain 2019-2021 models, including your S7, S6 Sedan, and A6 Sedan.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're using the wrong brake fluid, your brakes might not work as well as they should. This could make it harder to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it with the correct one, free of charge. This repair is on the house, 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 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 Audi wasn't checked after a previous repair, which could lead to uneven tire wear.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tires wear unevenly, you might get a blowout or lose control of your vehicle, especially on the highway. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will check the rear axle alignment, adjust it if necessary, and replace any worn-out tires for 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 2019-2021 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 #21V606000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear seat belt in your vehicle has a special mechanism that helps keep a child restraint system secure. In some 2021 and 2022 models, this mechanism might not work properly, which could leave a child unrestrained during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child restraint system isn't secure, there's a higher chance of injury to a child in a crash. This is a serious safety risk that you should not ignore.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volkswagen or Audi dealer will inspect and replace the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's essential to ensure your child's safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
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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 nut on the rear axle of your vehicle is a crucial part that keeps the suspension stable. In some 2021 Audi models, this lock nut can break due to corrosion, causing problems with the rear axle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut breaks, the rear axle could become misaligned, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could lead to a loss of control and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty lock nut and associated bolts with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive 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
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is the protection system that deploys in a crash to keep you safe. In some 2019-2021 Audi models, the air bag's internal structure was not built correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the air bag might not work properly, and could also shoot sharp plastic pieces into the passenger area, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the air bag and fix it for free, so 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 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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Moderate #25V201000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
There's a software problem with your vehicle's instrument panel display. It might not show important information like your speed or warning lights.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might be at a higher risk of getting into an accident because you won't have the information you need to drive safely.
Free Fix
Audi will update the software for free, and you should contact them at 1-800-253-2834 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #22V861000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control various systems. It's located in a spot where liquid spills can easily happen, so Audi is recalling certain models to fix this issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If liquid gets into the gateway control module, it could shut down suddenly, which would cause your engine to lose power. This could make it hard to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover to prevent liquid from reaching the gateway control module, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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
Component

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 what tells you how much gas you have left. In certain Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, giving you an incorrect reading on your dashboard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, you might think you have more gas than you actually do, and if you run too low, your engine could stall while driving. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive 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 #20V749000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Audi is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6, and RS7 vehicles due to a faulty electrical connector in the front door crash sensors.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector detaches, it can delay the deployment of your side air bag, curtain air bag, and seat-belt pretensioners in a side impact crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
You will be notified and Audi will inspect and replace the front door crash sensors at no cost to you, free of charge, starting on December 23, 2020.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached connector can delay the activation of the restraint systems, including the side air bag, curtain air bag and/or seat-belt pretensioners during a side impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the crash sensors in both front doors, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BM.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your rearview camera system is the computer that helps you see what's behind your car when you're reversing. In certain 2019-2026 Audi vehicles, there's a software issue that might cause the camera image to not show up properly on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could make it harder to spot pedestrians, cars, or other obstacles and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the software behind your rearview camera system to ensure it works properly – and it won't cost you a thing. Schedule the update 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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Under Review #22V742000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera on your vehicle shows you what's behind you when you're reversing. In certain Audi models, the software problem might make the screen go blank, hiding your view of what's behind your car.
Risk if Unfixed
With a blank screen, you'll have reduced visibility of what's behind you, making it harder to see potential hazards or pedestrians. This could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the infotainment system's software to fix the issue, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. 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 blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other AUDI A6 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2020
9 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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