Buying a used 2021 Audi A6? Check these 11 recalls first
The 2021 Audi A6 has 11 recalls in this group, spanning a door sensor connector, passenger airbag operation, rear axle hardware, and rear belts securing child seats. Fuel level sensing, spill-related power loss, and the brake fluid cap also appear, alongside alignment, camera, and instrument display campaigns. Its 16 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 10 electrical entries and 2 each for unknown or other, engine, and power train. The record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 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.
- Verify door sensor, airbag, and rear belt recall completion.
- Request rear axle lock nut and alignment documentation.
- Test backup camera and instrument display; ask about electrical 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 2021 Audi A6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6, Q7 Door Sensor Connector May Detach | Electrical System | high |
| Audi passenger airbag may not open properly in crash | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi rear axle lock nut may break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | 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 backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi Models: Instrument Panel Display May Fail | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 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 | 10 | Yes |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |