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2019 Audi A6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 114
Latest campaign: Mar 4, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	Nov 21, 2022	22V861000 22V155000 20V153000
Lane departure	1	Mar 4, 2026	26V125000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 19, 2025	25V900000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Aug 25, 2023	23V601000
Air bags	1	Mar 10, 2021	21V159000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 4, 2026Latest campaign


Mar 4, 202626V125000	Lane departure: software 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V125000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V125000 · Mar 4, 2026
Dec 19, 202525V900000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V900000 What's wrong 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." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 NHTSA 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
Aug 25, 202323V601000	Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V601000 What's wrong 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. Risk Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. 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 NHTSA 23V601000 · Aug 25, 2023
Nov 21, 202222V861000	Electrical system A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V861000 What's wrong 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. Risk A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 NHTSA 22V861000 · Nov 21, 2022
Mar 14, 202222V155000	Electrical system: instrument panel fuel gauge An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V155000 What's wrong 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. Risk An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 NHTSA 22V155000 · Mar 14, 2022
Mar 10, 202121V159000	Air bags 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V159000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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 NHTSA 21V159000 · Mar 10, 2021

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 component114

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

114Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	84	74	1	1	1
Engine	32	28	2	0	2
Power train	15	13	0	1	0
Steering	12	11	0	0	0
Unknown or other	11	10	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	11	10	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	5	0	0	0
Lane departure	5	4	0	0	0
Structure	3	3	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	3	3	0	0	0
Tires	2	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	1	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	1	0	0	0

1 more component 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

Unknown or other
“The factory-installed mechanical water pump module suffered a severe internal seal and housing failure.”
Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757339
Engine
“My 2019 Audi A6 was diagnosed with catastrophic internal engine failure on May 9, 2026 at Audi of Newton, Newton, NJ, at 93,645 miles.”
Filed 07/08/2026 · ODI 11749217
Engine
“I recently brought my 2019 A6 to Nyack Audi for an unrelated repair, after performing their complimentary inspection the service advisor told me my water pump was leaking coolant into the vacuum hose system; and the…”
Filed 06/15/2026 · ODI 11744302

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2019 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A6. The most recent, 26V125000 (reported March 4, 2026), concerns lane departure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Audi A6 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: lane departure (1), back over prevention (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Audi A6?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 84 complaints out of 114 filed with NHTSA (74%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Lane departure: software

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Electrical system

Electrical system: instrument panel fuel gauge

Air bags