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2026 Audi A6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention1Dec 19, 2025

Safety recalls1

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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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V900000 · Dec 19, 2025
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 component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system450000
Forward collision avoidance338000
Power train225000
Fuel/propulsion system225000
Lane departure225000
Tires113000
Service brakes113000
Engine113000
Steering113000

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 Allroad Mhev, A6 Sedan Ice.

Latest reports

  • Service brakes

    “This report is on a new vehicle. The incident occurred within one week of purchase.”

    Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762294
  • Electrical system

    “vehicle was put into gear and lost propulsion . Then all adas warning lights illuminated. This is the second time this has happened”

    Filed 07/31/2026 · ODI 11754019
  • Power train

    “Drive Train suffered a life threatening loss of propulsion on a main highway . My safety was at risk due to the losing propulsion leaving me in the middle of the highway in an unsafe vehicle.”

    Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745641

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2026 Audi A6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Audi A6 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 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 is the most common complaint about the 2026 Audi A6?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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