Buying a used 2020 Audi A6? Check these 9 recalls first
Nine recalls apply, including the starter generator fire risk, two separate passenger-airbag recalls, a rear suspension nut that can break, and engine power loss from spilled fluids. The rest are lower-severity items: rear axle alignment causing uneven tire wear, fuel gauge accuracy, brake fluid cap labeling and rearview camera display. Owner complaints drop to 25 with no crashes, fires or injuries reported; electrical leads at 17. Those reports are unverified.
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.
- Verify the starter generator and both passenger-airbag recalls are closed by VIN.
- Inspect rear tires for uneven wear tied to the rear axle alignment recall.
- Confirm the rear suspension nut recall was done and listen for rear-end noise.
- 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 starter generator can short out and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not open properly | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not deploy right | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 lose engine power from spills | Electrical System | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi fuel gauge may show wrong fuel level | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi A6 and A7 may have mislabeled brake fluid cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 |