Buying a used 2019 Audi A6? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2019 Audi A6 has 7 recalls in this group, including a starter generator fire risk identified for hybrid models. Other concerns involve passenger airbag operation, fuel level sensing, spill-related engine power loss, and the brake fluid cap, plus rearview camera and lane departure warning failures. Its 114 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports: electrical system leads with 84 entries, followed by engine 32, power train 15, and steering 12. Recorded outcomes include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check VIN applicability and completion of the starter generator recall.
- Verify airbag, fuel sensor, and spill-related recall repairs.
- Ask about electrical faults, power loss, and steering symptoms.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi A6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 hybrid models: starter generator fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi passenger airbag may not open properly in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A6, A7, S6, S7 Fuel Level Sensor Problem | Electrical System | high |
| Audi Liquid Spill Can Cut Engine Power | Electrical System | high |
| Audi A6, A7, S7 Wrong Brake Fluid Cap Risk | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6, A7, Q8 Lane Departure Warning May Deactivate | Lane Departure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
114 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 84 | Yes |
| Engine | 32 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | Yes |
| Power Train | 15 | None found |
| Steering | 12 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | Yes |