RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Audi A6 recalls

34 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

34recalls on file
34with a remedy available
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Mar 4latest recall
Air bags 12Electrical 5Fuel system 5Camera, lights & visibility 3Engine & powertrain 3Seats & belts 2Steering & suspension 2Driver assistance 1
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Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

26V125000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Lane Departure recallDue to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.Driver assistanceFree software update1,620unitsMar 425V899000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.Seats & beltsFree replacement28KunitsDec 202525V900000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallPlease see the recall report for a complete list of models.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update357KunitsDec 202525V201000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalFree software update44KunitsMar 202523V601000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallAn incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement7,499unitsAug 202322V861000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallLiquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.ElectricalFree repair51KunitsNov 202222V806000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement6,076unitsOct 202222V742000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallDue to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update170KunitsOct 202222V368000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.Engine & powertrainFree replacement72unitsMay 202222V155000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.ElectricalFree repair47KunitsMar 202222V034000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.Steering & suspensionFree replacement31KunitsJan 202221V606000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing…Seats & beltsFree replacement45KunitsAug 202121V295000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.Steering & suspensionFree replacement41KunitsApr 202121V159000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.Air bagsFree repair3,421unitsMar 202120V749000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.Air bagsFree replacement166unitsDec 202020V274000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.Air bagsFree replacement153unitsMay 202020V153000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallMoisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.ElectricalFree replacement5,471unitsMar 202020V056000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallDue to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the…Air bagsFree replacement107KunitsJan 202019V035000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.Fuel systemFree replacement75KunitsJan 201918V862000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater…ElectricalFree repair845unitsDec 201818V427000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement238KunitsJun 201818V370000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallStress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)…Air bagsFree repair139KunitsJun 201818V229000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsApr 201818V004000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant…Air bagsFree replacement10KunitsJan 201817V781000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement49KunitsDec 201717V032000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement33KunitsJan 201717V002000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThese vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the…Engine & powertrainFree software update343KunitsJan 201716V955000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAdditionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt…Air bagsFree replacement5,947unitsDec 201616V646000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.Fuel systemFree replacement28KunitsSep 201616V382000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Air bagsFree replacement194KunitsJun 201615V823000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air…Air bagsFree repair21KunitsDec 201515V019000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement26KunitsJan 201511V580000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncAir Bags recallDue to a problem in the stitching process of the curtain air bag, the seam of the air bag may not be stitched properly.Air bagsFree replacement317unitsDec 201111V267000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncFuel System, Other recallThe aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve combined with bending stress from the aluminum ventilation line…Fuel systemRepair5,992unitsMay 2011