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2020 Audi A6 Recalls

9 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Dec 19, 2025

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Audi A6 average of 4.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Tires, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Audi A6 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 19, 2025

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V601000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Aug 25, 2023

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V861000

Electrical System

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 21, 2022

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V155000

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

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 14, 2022

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V034000

Tires

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jan 26, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V295000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered Axle Assembly

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 26, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V159000

Air Bags

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 10, 2021

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V274000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported May 13, 2020

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V153000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 19, 2020

What is recalled

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 consequence

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Audi A6 model years

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2020 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A6 have?

This verified dataset contains 9 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2020 Audi A6. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 Audi A6?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology