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2022 AUDI A6

5 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V368000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine control unit, a computer that manages your engine, might have a faulty semiconductor that can cause your engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If your engine stalls, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could put you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the engine control unit for free at a dealership. They'll contact you with a letter, but you can also call them at 1-800-253-2834 or look for notice 24iH if you want to check on the status.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.
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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 Audi is a computer that helps control various systems. In some 2019-2022 models, liquid spilled in the rear seat could reach and damage this module, causing it to shut down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module shuts down, your engine power will suddenly decrease, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover to prevent spills from reaching the control module, and this repair is free for you. 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 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 #22V806000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The infotainment screen in your vehicle is the part that shows you your rearview camera and other important info. In certain 2021-2022 Audi models, the screen's main unit can get damaged when you turn off the car, making it blank the next time you start it up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display is out, you'll have a harder time seeing what's behind you, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the infotainment main unit with a new one that won't get damaged, 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 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
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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 a small part that tells your dashboard how much gas you have left. In certain 2021-2022 Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, giving you a wrong reading.
Risk if Unfixed
If your fuel level sensor gets stuck, your dashboard might show you have more or less gas than you really do. This could lead to an engine stall when you're driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, and the repair is 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 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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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 designed to give you a clear view behind your car when reversing. However, in certain models, a software glitch might cause the camera image to not show up as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could lead to a crash when you're reversing.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera system's software to fix this issue at no cost to you. This repair is free, 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 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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
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1 recall
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1 recall

Other AUDI A6 Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2021
11 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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