Buying a used 2020 Audi S6? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2020 Audi S6 has 6 recalls covering passenger airbag deployment, rear axle hardware and alignment, a fuel level sensor problem, liquid spills that can cut engine power, and rearview camera image failure. The range makes repair documentation across several systems important. Its 2 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM listed in 2 and POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, and UNKNOWN OR OTHER in 1 each. Category counts overlap. No crashes, fires, or injuries are reported.
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 passenger airbag, rear axle lock nut, and alignment recall completion.
- Confirm fuel sensor and liquid-spill power-loss recall repairs.
- Test the rearview camera and ask about electrical or power-loss 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 S6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
2 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 | 2 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |