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2020 AUDI S6

6 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: High Priority

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

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #22V034000 Plain English
Component

TIRES

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rear axle in your Audi is connected to the wheels by axles and control arms. In some 2019-2021 models, the alignment of these components might not have been properly checked after a previous repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle isn't properly aligned, the tires could wear down unevenly, increasing the risk of a blowout or skidding, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the rear axle, adjust its alignment if needed, and replace any worn-out tires for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get your 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 #21V295000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The lock nut is a critical part that keeps the rear axle of your vehicle stable. In some 2021 Audi models and certain 2019-2021 models, this lock nut can break due to rust and corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lock nut fails, the rear axle can become misaligned, causing your vehicle to pull to one side while driving. This can make it difficult to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty lock nut and any associated bolts with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's free of charge.
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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 a critical safety feature that helps protect you in the event of a crash. The score line on your air bag may not have been made correctly, which could affect its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and your air bag doesn't deploy properly, you're at risk of serious injury. In the worst case, sharp plastic debris could fly into the passenger compartment, making things even more hazardous.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect the air bag score line and fix it if needed – free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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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 #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 your vehicle. It's located in the trunk, and in some 2019-2022 models, liquid spilled in the rear seat can seep in and cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module shuts down while you're driving, your engine power will suddenly drop, making it harder to accelerate and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a protective cover to shield the gateway control module from spills, and this repair is completely free. 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 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 like a little eye that tells your dashboard how much gas you have left. In some 2021-2022 Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, giving you a wrong reading.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, your dashboard might show you have more or less gas than you really do. This could cause your engine to stall when you run out of fuel, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will swap out the faulty sensor with a new one that gives accurate readings, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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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 an important safety feature that helps you see what's behind your car. In certain 2019-2026 Audi models, a software glitch could cause the camera image to not display as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't show up, you'll have a blind spot right behind your vehicle, making it harder to avoid collisions or see pedestrians or other cars.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will update the camera system's software to fix the issue - and it's free. Just schedule an appointment with your dealer when you receive 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
2 recalls
TIRES
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other AUDI S6 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
4 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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