Audi A6 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
54 recalls found for the Audi A6 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1,656 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi A6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 Audi A6 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 Audi A6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi A6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Audi A6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi A6 | 11 | 16 |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 9 | 25 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 7 | 114 |
| 2018 Audi A6 | 2 | 11 |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 3 | 20 |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 3 | 51 |
| 2015 Audi A6 | 4 | 22 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 4 | 41 |
| 2013 Audi A6 | 6 | 52 |
| 2012 Audi A6 | 8 | 59 |
| 2011 Audi A6 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi A6 | 3 | 17 |
| 2009 Audi A6 | 4 | 21 |
| 2008 Audi A6 | 4 | 71 |
| 2007 Audi A6 | 4 | 53 |
| 2006 Audi A6 | 4 | 67 |
| 2005 Audi A6 | 3 | 91 |
| 2004 Audi A6 | 4 | 35 |
| 2003 Audi A6 | 7 | 66 |
| 2002 Audi A6 | 4 | 88 |
| 2001 Audi A6 | 7 | 113 |
| 2000 Audi A6 | 4 | 148 |
| 1999 Audi A6 | 9 | 217 |
| 1998 Audi A6 | 10 | 130 |
| 1997 Audi A6 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 Audi A6 | 2 | 51 |
| 1995 Audi A6 | 2 | 16 |
| 1994 Audi A6 | 1 | 2 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Audi A6 recalls
- Mar 4, 202626V125000Lane departure1,620 vehiclesAudi A6, A7 and 1 more model
Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
- Dec 19, 202525V900000Back over prevention356,894 vehiclesAudi A8, Q8 and 16 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
- Dec 19, 202525V899000Seat belts27,768 vehiclesAudi A5, A6 and 7 more models
The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt.
- Mar 31, 202525V201000Electrical system44,387 vehiclesAudi A6, A6 allroad and 12 more models
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
- Aug 25, 202323V601000Service brakes, hydraulic7,499 vehiclesAudi A6, A7 and 5 more models
An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
- Nov 21, 202222V861000Electrical system50,883 vehiclesAudi A6, A7 and 5 more models
Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
- Oct 26, 202222V806000Equipment, back over prevention6,076 vehiclesAudi A6 allroad, A8 and 23 more models
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
- Oct 5, 202222V742000Back over prevention170,296 vehiclesAudi RS Q8, A4 and 22 more models
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.