Buying a used 2020 Audi S6? Check these 6 recalls first
The 2020 S6 carries the A6/A7 recall set: three high-severity actions — a passenger airbag that may not deploy properly, a rear suspension nut that can break, and engine power loss caused by spills — plus medium items covering rear axle alignment that causes uneven tire wear, a fuel gauge that can read wrong, and a rearview camera image that may fail to display. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Only two unverified NHTSA owner complaints are on file, with no crashes, fires or injuries; electrical was the most cited area.
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.
- Get a VIN recall check confirming the airbag and rear suspension nut remedies were performed
- Inspect rear tire wear for the uneven pattern the axle alignment recall describes
- Test the backup camera and fuel gauge through a full start-up and drive
- 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 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 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 |