16 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
These Audi vehicles were already repaired earlier under a different recall. Because of a software error, the lane departure warning system, the feature that alerts the driver if the car drifts out of its lane, may be switched off. The driver may not realize the system is off and may count on warnings that will not come. A dealer will update the software to correct it.
Audi is recalling certain 2019 through 2026 vehicles, including A6, A7, Q7, Q8 and e-tron models. A software error can keep the backup camera picture from showing on the screen the way it is supposed to. Because the rear camera view may not appear, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering what a driver must be able to see behind the vehicle.
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display on affected vehicles may fail, meaning it can stop showing information to the driver.
Some of these Audi vehicles may have a brake fluid reservoir cap that was installed with the wrong label. Because the cap's label does not match what should be used, it is possible for the wrong type of brake fluid to end up in the vehicle. Using the incorrect brake fluid can reduce how well the brakes work, making the vehicle less able to slow down or come to a stop when needed.
If liquid is spilled in the back seat, it can leak into a part called the gateway control module and cause it to shut down. When this control module shuts down, it can suddenly reduce how much power the engine is producing while the vehicle is being driven.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Audi cars and SUVs because of a software problem with the backup camera display. When the vehicle is put into reverse, the screen may go blank or black instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for rear visibility. Dealers will update the software in the infotainment unit, the system that runs the center screen.
In some Audi A6, A7, S6, and S7 vehicles, the fuel level sensor in the tank may stick. This can cause the fuel gauge on the instrument cluster to show an inaccurate reading, so it may not reflect how much fuel is actually in the tank. Because the gauge can be wrong, a driver may run out of fuel without realizing it, which can cause the engine to stall while driving.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 through 2021 Audi cars and SUVs, including A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and S and RS versions. These vehicles had repairs done under an earlier recall, and the rear axle alignment may not have been checked afterward as it should have been. Rear axle alignment that is off can wear the tires out early or wear them unevenly.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling certain 2021 and 2022 cars and SUVs because of a problem with the rear seat belts. The part of the belt that locks it in place for a child seat may switch off too early, so the child seat may not be held securely. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule on protecting people in a crash. Dealers will check the middle rear seat belts and replace them if needed.
On certain Audi models, the lock nut on a rear axle trailing arm may break because of corrosion. If this happens, the rear axle can become misaligned, affecting how the vehicle handles.
Audi is recalling certain A6, A6 Allroad, A7, S6, S7, RS6 Avant and RS7 vehicles. The passenger airbag has a line in it that is meant to split open when the airbag goes off, and that line may not have been made correctly. Dealers will inspect the passenger airbag and repair it if needed, at no cost. Audi is contacting owners about the recall, and a customer service number is available for owners who have questions.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling certain Audi A6 Allroad and Q7 vehicles because the electrical connector to the door crash sensor can come loose in either front door. If that connector detaches, it can delay how quickly the airbags, side curtain airbags, and seat-belt pretensioners activate during a side-impact crash. That delay can raise the risk of injury in a side-impact collision.
In these Audi vehicles, the passenger front airbag may not come through the instrument panel the way it is designed to. The dashboard has a seam that is meant to split open so the airbag can push through and inflate in a crash. On the recalled cars, that may not happen properly. The notice also says small plastic pieces could end up inside the passenger compartment. Dealers are replacing the entire instrument panel to fix it.
Some 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0 TFSI engines may allow moisture to get into the starter generator. If moisture gets inside, it can cause an electrical short circuit in that component.
On some of these Audi vehicles, the fuel rails on the left and right side of the engine may leak. These are the pipes that deliver fuel from the fuel system to the engine's fuel injectors. A leak in either rail lets fuel escape from where it should stay contained, in the area around the engine, instead of staying inside the closed fuel system as designed.
On these vehicles, the front passenger seat has a body-sensing mat built into it. Over time, this mat can become stressed or worn. When that happens, it can cause the control module that detects whether someone is sitting in the passenger seat to malfunction. If this control module malfunctions, the front passenger airbag may not deploy properly if the vehicle is in a crash.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 114 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls covering the 2018–2023 Audi A6. 11 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Audi A6, A7, Q8 Lane Departure Warning May Deactivate" (NHTSA campaign 26V125000), reported Mar 4, 2026.
The 2021 Audi A6 has the most, with 11 recalls. The 2023 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 16 Audi A6 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Audi dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: