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2020 Audi A6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
9
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
34
Latest campaign
Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Nov 21, 2022
22V86100022V15500020V153000
Air bags2Mar 10, 2021
21V15900020V274000
Back over prevention1Dec 19, 2025
25V900000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Aug 25, 2023
23V601000
Tires1Jan 26, 2022
22V034000
Suspension1Apr 26, 2021
21V295000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign
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.
Filed under
A6, A6 Allroad
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.
Filed under
A6
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.
Filed under
A6, A6 Allroad
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.
Filed under
A6
Campaign
NHTSA 22V155000 · Mar 14, 2022
Jan 26, 202222V034000

Tires

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V034000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed under
A6, A6 Allroad
Campaign
NHTSA 22V034000 · Jan 26, 2022
Apr 26, 202121V295000

Suspension: rear axle

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V295000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed under
A6
Campaign
NHTSA 21V295000 · Apr 26, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: A6, A6 Allroad. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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).

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Owner complaints by component34

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
34Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2471000
Unknown or other618001
Forward collision avoidance618000
Structure412001
Fuel/propulsion system26000
Back over prevention26000
Steering26000
Power train26000
Seats13000
Engine13000
Service brakes13000
Lane departure13000
Suspension13000

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, merged from NHTSA model names A6, A6 (WITH Rear Seat SABS), A6 Allroad.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Central locking malfunction. Vehicle reports central lock error and can’t be opened easily from outside or inside. Unlocking from the key fob leads to the door locks to malfunction.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769800
  • Unknown or other

    “The electronic/central door locking system on my 2020 Audi A6 malfunctioned. The vehicle and affected components are available for inspection upon request.”

    Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11762041
  • Electrical system

    “The Audi software/MMI system has issues showing the 360 cameras in addition to the rear facing camera.”

    Filed 03/07/2026 · ODI 11722661

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2020 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A6. The most recent, 25V900000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Audi A6 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), 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 2020 Audi A6?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (71%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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