Audi A6 — Visual System
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the tran
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron, Audi E-Tron Gt, Audi Q7
Audi A6 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 19, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not work properly to secure a chi
Also affects: Audi Q6, Audi Sq6, Audi S6, Audi A5, Audi S5
Audi A6 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 31, 2025
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument cluster (virtual cockpit) could cause it to shut down. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi Rs 6
Audi A6 — Brakes
High risk
May 12, 2023
Model years: 2021
Issue: Certain vehicles were built with a European-specification brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the correct North American cap. Canadian regulations require specific informat
Also affects: Audi Rs 7, Audi A7, Audi S7, Audi Rs 6, Audi S6
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Nov 21, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, if you spill liquid on the rear seat, the gateway control module could be damaged. If this happens, the vehicle may enter emergency mode and suddenly lose powe
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi Rs 6, Audi Rs 7, Audi S6, Audi S7
Audi A6 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 26, 2022
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the infotainment main unit in the center console could fail. If this happens, the display screen will not turn on when you start the vehicle and the rea
Also affects: Audi A8, Audi Rs 7, Audi Q8, Audi E-Tron, Audi Rs 5
Audi A6 — Visual System
High risk
Oct 5, 2022
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the tran
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 14, 2022
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel level sender may get stuck. If this happens, the fuel gauge can show a higher fuel level than what is actually in the fuel tank. This could cau
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi S6, Audi S7, Audi Rs 7, Audi Rs 6
Audi A6 — Suspension
High risk
Jan 26, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall 42L1 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-249). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5
Audi A6 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 4, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a chil
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi E-Tron
Audi A6 — Suspension
High risk
Apr 26, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arm bolts may be defective. If a nut breaks, there could be sudden changes in rear wheel alignment. This can cause a loss o
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q5
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Mar 10, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the instrument panel cover may cause the passenger-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. This could also cause plastic pieces
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi S6, Audi S7, Audi Rs 6, Audi Rs 7
Audi A6 — Label
High risk
Jun 11, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire information label includes the specifications and inflation pressure for a spare tire. As the vehicles are not equipped with a spare tire, the
Also affects: Audi A7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
May 13, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the leather-covered instrument panel may not have the correct split lines for the passenger airbag. As a result, the passenger airbag may not inflate pr
Also affects: Audi A7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 29, 2020
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi Tt
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 17, 2019
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails.
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q7
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Dec 5, 2018
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary heater connector may not have been properly inserted into the auxiliary heater. This could lead to increased resistance in the auxiliary heater c
Also affects: Audi A7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Jul 6, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the f
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi S6, Audi Rs 7, Audi S7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Jun 22, 2018
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi S4, Audi A4, Audi Rs 4, Audi S6
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Apr 11, 2018
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the electric coolant pump could experience a short circuit and/or overheat. A short circuit or overheating of the pump could i
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi S6, Audi S4, Audi A4
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 6, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the fuel line may weaken and leak over time due to an issue during the manufacturing process. This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ign
Also affects: Audi A7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Jan 13, 2017
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi Rs 4, Audi S4, Audi S6
Audi A6 — Engine
High risk
Jan 4, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L TFSI engine, the coolant pump could become blocked by debris from the cooling system. This could lead to the pump overheating and could inc
Also affects: Audi Q5, Audi A4, Audi A5
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
Dec 30, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag and/or pretensioner igniters that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags and/or pretentioners to fail to
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A7, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Tiguan
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 2, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the under hood fuel hose may degrade, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing inju
Also affects: Audi A7
Audi A6 — Airbag
High risk
May 27, 2016
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi Rs 4, Audi S4, Audi S6
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 16, 2015
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, a fuel leak may occur in the fuel injection system under certain driving conditions. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire ca
Also affects: Audi A7, Audi Q7, Audi S4, Audi S5
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 27, 2011
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to the rollover valve nipple, m
Also affects: Audi S6, Audi Rs 6
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 4, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain Audi A6 Quattro and Allroad Quattro, aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank rollover valve, combined with bending stress from the aluminium ventilation line to t
Audi A6 — Other
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain Audi A6 Avant and Q7, if one of the automatic rear lid struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as
Also affects: Audi Q7
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Jun 15, 2006
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, if a plastic cover is not securely installed to the drivers-side support crossmember, the headlight switch wiring harness could short out on the crossmember an
Also affects: Audi S6
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 19, 2006
Model years: 2003
On certain Audi A6, A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat vehicles, premature fuel pump wear can lead to pump failure. A failed fuel pump may cause stoppage of fuel supply to the engin
Also affects: Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A6 — Engine
High risk
Oct 8, 2004
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.8L V6 5-valve engine and automatic transmission, while driving for a considerable period of time at a steady rate of speed during extremely lo
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 16, 2004
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain Audi S6, A6 and A6 Allroad Quattro, contact between the left driver's side crash element and the headlight switch wiring harness could eventually result in an electrical
Also affects: Audi S6
Audi A6 — Visual System
High risk
Jun 8, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain Audi A6 Allroad, activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper. If
Audi A6 — Steering
High risk
Mar 3, 2001
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles the tie rods of the steering assembly may be inadequately sealed to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. If moisture
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A8
Audi A6 — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 16, 2000
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain Audi A6 Quattro, sulphur in the fuel interacting with certain additives found in widely available fuel can become deposited on certain contact points on three sending un
Audi A6 — Steering
High risk
Oct 29, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear ove
Also affects: Audi A4, Audi A8, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A6 — Brakes
High risk
May 19, 1999
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 degrees F. This con
Also affects: Volkswagen Passat
Audi A6 — Engine
High risk
Jun 22, 1998
Model years: 1998
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTE
Also affects: Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat
Audi A6 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 10, 1997
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS COULD ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT C
Also affects: Audi 90, Audi A4, Audi A8, Audi S6
Audi A6 — Electrical
High risk
Feb 6, 1996
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCHES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS TURN SIGNALS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, LAMPS, POWER WINDOWS
Also affects: Audi 100, Audi 90, Audi S4, Audi S6
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