Buying a used 2020 Audi A6? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2020 Audi A6 has 9 recalls in this group. A hybrid-model starter generator fire risk, passenger airbag deployment problems, and a potentially breaking rear axle lock nut are prominent concerns. Additional campaigns cover fuel level sensing, spill-related power loss, the brake fluid cap, axle alignment, and rearview camera operation. The 25 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 17 electrical, 5 unknown or other, 5 forward collision avoidance, and 3 structure entries. Recorded crashes, fires, and injuries are all 0.
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 starter generator and passenger airbag recall status by VIN.
- Request rear axle lock nut and alignment repair records.
- Ask about electrical warnings and forward collision avoidance faults.
- 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 2020 Audi A6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 hybrid models: starter generator fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may deploy improperly | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may not open properly in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | 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 rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
25 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 17 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| Structure | 3 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 2 | Yes |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Seats | 1 | None found |