Audi A6 recalls

On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.

Fix: The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.

4 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025

On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

1,458 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2021 to 10 Jun 2024

Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.

Fix: Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

74 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2004 to 10 Dec 2010

On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.

Fix: Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.

596 vehicles · built 19 Mar 2021 to 17 Oct 2022

On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.

74,226 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2004 to 30 Aug 2011

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

Fix: Replace the side airbag and bracket.

5 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2023 to 4 Jul 2023

If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

Fix: As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.

39 vehicles · built 18 May 2004 to 22 Feb 2010

The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

Fix: The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

5,487 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021

On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

Fix: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

109 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017

Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

5,327 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Fix: The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

9,536 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001

On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

Fix: The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

57,169 vehicles · built 14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999

One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

10,089 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.

Fix: The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

1,298 vehicles · built 7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020

Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

31 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sep 2020

It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

11,936 vehicles · built 10 Aug 2018 to 11 Mar 2020

It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020

Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018

It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016

The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.

Fix: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.

4,907 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014

There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.

Fix: Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.

59 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2018 to 10 Oct 2018

Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

2,844 vehicles · built 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate.

Fix: Replacement of the curtain airbags.

11 vehicles

It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

• A6: 8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Dec 2005
• A6: 8,468 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007

In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.

5,767 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 31 Mar 2005

On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

Fix: The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

541 vehicles

Brake pedal brackets having a casting fault may have been installed. The bracket may crack and in the worst case seriously impair the brake performance.

Fix: Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.

56 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001

Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

Fix: Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

38,307 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998

In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

50,523 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996

The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

1,097 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997