Is the 2021 AUDI A6 safe to drive?

The 2021 AUDI A6 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 20V749000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V749000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 20V749000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?