Audi A6 recalls
NHTSA's records list 28 safety recalls covering the Audi A6 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 1998-2000, 2005-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2026.
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2025 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Seat Belt Retractor May Fail to Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 27,768 vehicles potentially affected.
2024 Audi A6 recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
2023 Audi A6 recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
2022 Audi A6 recalls 5
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 50,883 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 6,076 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Control Unit Short-Circuit May Cause Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 72 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
Component: electrical system. 47,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Audi A6 recalls 11
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure
Component: electrical system. 44,387 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 7,499 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 50,883 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 170,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
Component: electrical system. 47,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 45,496 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 3,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Faulty Side Impact Crash Sensor In Front Doors
Component: air bags. 166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Audi A6 recalls 9
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 7,499 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 50,883 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
Component: electrical system. 47,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle May Be Misaligned
Component: suspension. 31,058 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break
Component: suspension. 40,993 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 3,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag
Component: air bags. 153 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Moisture May Enter Starter Generator
Component: electrical system. 5,471 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Audi A6 recalls 7
- Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
Component: lane departure. 1,620 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 356,894 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 7,499 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
Component: electrical system. 50,883 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
Component: electrical system. 47,238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly
Component: air bags. 3,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Moisture May Enter Starter Generator
Component: electrical system. 5,471 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Audi A6 recalls 3
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
Component: air bags. 5,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Audi A6 recalls 3
- Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 74,881 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Auxiliary Heater Connector may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 845 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Audi A6 recalls 4
- Auxiliary Heater Connector may Overheat
Component: electrical system. 845 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Audi A6 recalls 4
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 48,693 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Audi A6 recalls 4
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 48,693 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Audi A6 recalls 4
- Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 139,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump may Overheat or Short-Circuit
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Line May Leak Fuel
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 48,693 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Coolant Pump May Overheat and cause Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 342,867 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 10,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 10,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Audi A6 recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 10,166 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Audi A6 recalls 2
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 237,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 33,421 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2000 Audi A6 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1999 Audi A6 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
1998 Audi A6 recalls 1
- Air Bag Inflators May Underinflate Bag
Component: air bags. 106,857 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.