2012 Audi A6 recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

18V370000 · 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 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 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 201716V646000 · 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 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 2011