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2020 Audi A6: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A6. The newest campaign is 25V900000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Dec 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera. NHTSA has 25 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V900000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 543,610 units in total.

  • 25V900000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 23V601000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid
  • 22V861000Electrical System
  • 22V155000Electrical System / Instrument Panel / Fuel Gauge / Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
  • 22V034000Tires
  • 21V295000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
  • 21V159000Air Bags
  • 20V274000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 20V153000Electrical System / Starter Assembly

  1. 25V900000Received . 356,894 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90TV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V601000Received . 7,499 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 47T9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V861000Received . 50,883 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90V2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 22V155000Received . 47,238 units.

    Electrical System / Instrument Panel / Fuel Gauge / Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20DN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 22V034000Received . 31,058 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42L5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 21V295000Received . 40,993 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42L1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 21V159000Received . 3,421 units.

    Air Bags

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 70i2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 20V274000Received . 153 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 70H6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 20V153000Received . 5,471 units.

    Electrical System / Starter Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 27H2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

25 complaints, 40 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2020 Audi A6: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Electrical System17
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Unknown or Other5
Structure3
Steering2
Back Over Prevention2
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Seats1
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
3 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2020 Audi A6, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2023, with 8 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19941
  2. 19952
  3. 19962
  4. 19972
  5. 199810
  6. 19999
  7. 20004
  8. 20017
  9. 20024
  10. 20037
  11. 20044
  12. 20053
  13. 20064
  14. 20074
  15. 20084
  16. 20094
  17. 20103
  18. 20113
  19. 20128
  20. 20136
  21. 20144
  22. 20154
  23. 20163
  24. 20173
  25. 20182
  26. 20197
  27. 20209
  28. 202111
  29. 20225
  30. 20231
  31. 20241
  32. 20252
  33. 20260

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Audi A6: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/audi/a6/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A6?
543,610 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Audi A6 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns for the Audi A6, model years 1994 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2020 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2020 Audi A6 name most often?
Electrical System: 17 of 40 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Audi A6 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.