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2021 AUDI A6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

4 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

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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Other AUDI A6 2021 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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