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2014 Audi A6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 41
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2018

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	2	Apr 11, 2018	18V229000 17V002000
Air bags	1	Jun 4, 2018	18V370000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Dec 6, 2017	17V781000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 4, 2018Latest campaign


Jun 4, 201818V370000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V370000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction. Risk If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5. Campaign NHTSA 18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
Apr 11, 201818V229000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V229000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump. Risk A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. Campaign NHTSA 18V229000 · Apr 11, 2018
Dec 6, 201717V781000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V781000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR. Campaign NHTSA 17V781000 · Dec 6, 2017
Jan 3, 201717V002000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V002000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. Risk If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1. Campaign NHTSA 17V002000 · Jan 3, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component41

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41Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Steering	8	20	0
Air bags	7	17	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	15	0
Engine	5	12	0
Service brakes	4	10	0
Unknown or other	3	7	1
Electrical system	2	5	0
Fuel system	2	5	0
Gasoline	2	5	0
Structure	2	5	0
Power train	1	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0
Back over prevention	1	2	0
Seats	1	2	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“On XXX my 2014 Audi A6 failed to accelerate on a parkway. An EPC light appeared. I restarted. It reappeared and car was slow and shaky. I took right to nearest Audi dealership.”
Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752156
Electrical system
“National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation Re: Safety Defect & Recall Non-Compliance – 2014 Audi A6 (VIN: [XXX] ) I, [XXX] , a private living woman domiciled at c/o [27870],…”
Filed 09/01/2025 · ODI 11684339
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2014 Audi A6. The contact stated that there was a fluid leak underneath the vehicle near the exhaust pipe, with a fuel-like odor. No warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 08/27/2025 · ODI 11683359

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2014 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Audi A6. The most recent, 18V370000 (reported June 4, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Audi A6 recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Audi A6?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Audi A6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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