Model year record

2019 Audi A6

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 216 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V125000

Lane departure: software

Component
Lane departure: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,620
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-04
Owners notified
2026-03-13

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Safety risk

The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V900000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
356,894
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-19
Owners notified
2026-01-14

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V601000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,499
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-25
Owners notified
2023-09-25

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

Safety risk

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V861000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
50,883
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-21
Owners notified
2023-01-19

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Safety risk

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V155000

Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

Component
Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
47,238
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-14
Owners notified
2023-02-17

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Safety risk

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V159000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,421
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-03-26

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

Safety risk

An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V153000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,471
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-19
Owners notified
2020-05-22

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system89150 mi
Engine40150 mi
Power train1528 mi
Unknown or other141,000 mi
Steering13500 mi
Service brakes7300 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings66,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking59,975 mi
Structure: body4750 mi
Exterior lighting3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3
Lane departure: blind spot detection3
Fuel/propulsion system2150 mi
Lane departure: assist26,500 mi
Lane departure: warning26,500 mi
Air bags1750 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera120,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Electrical system: adas: blindspot: sensors120,000 mi
Tires1500 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

The 2018 model has 11 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.