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Audi A6 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi A6 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi A6. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
35 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 35 launched 1997 to 2025
  • Most recent 14 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/508
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 25 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi A6?

Not every Audi A6 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi A6 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi A6 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 2
’98 0
’99 1
’00 0
’01 0
’02 2
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 1
’16 0
’17 2
’18 1
’19 3
’20 3
’21 4
’22 3
’23 3
’24 2
’25 4
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi A6 recall, newest first

2025 4 recalls

Belt buckle rivet missing

Launched 14 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/508 Manufacturer ref. 692K

Defect
On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.
Remedy
The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
4 A6 vehicles
Built
24 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025
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Software update for battery control unit

Launched 24 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/463 Manufacturer ref. 93AD

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
1,458 A6 vehicles
Built
26 Feb 2021 to 10 Jun 2024
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Replacing front seat belt

Launched 30 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/426 Manufacturer ref. 69UM

Defect
On affected vehicles a sub-component of the belt force limiter in the front seat belt retractors may be damaged. Either one or both front seat belt retractors may be affected.
Remedy
Replace the affected seat belts.
Vehicles affected
28 A6 vehicles
Built
11 Jul 2025 to 17 Jul 2025
DVSA lists it as
“A6 E-TRON”

Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN

Launched 8 August 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/387 Manufacturer ref. TKSD

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
74 A6 vehicles
Built
27 Jul 2004 to 10 Dec 2010

2024 2 recalls

Servicing high-voltage battery

Launched 9 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/495 Manufacturer ref. 93AB

Defect
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.
Remedy
Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.
Vehicles affected
596 A6 vehicles
Built
19 Mar 2021 to 17 Oct 2022
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Replacing Takata passenger airbag

Launched 4 April 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/158 Manufacturer ref. 69R7

Defect
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.
Remedy
For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.
Vehicles affected
74,226 A6 vehicles
Built
10 Mar 2004 to 30 Aug 2011
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2023 3 recalls

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

Launched 27 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/317 Manufacturer ref. 69FP

Defect
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Remedy
Replace the side airbag and bracket.
Vehicles affected
5 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jul 2023
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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.

Launched 1 February 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/053 Manufacturer ref. 69EQ

Defect
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.
Remedy
As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.
Vehicles affected
39 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 May 2004 to 22 Feb 2010
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The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation

Launched 20 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/027 Manufacturer ref. 20DN

Defect
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Remedy
The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,487 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021
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2022 3 recalls

Engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications

Launched 10 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/169 Manufacturer ref. 24IH

Defect
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.
Remedy
The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
109 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022
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The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small

Launched 4 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/132 Manufacturer ref. 21H7

Defect
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy
The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
Vehicles affected
4,690 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
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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

Launched 14 February 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/036 Manufacturer ref. 42L5

Defect
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.
Remedy
The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,327 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 20 Feb 2021

2021 4 recalls

Function of the driver airbag might be restricted due to its age

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/330 Manufacturer ref. 69CJ

Defect
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.
Remedy
The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
9,536 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Jan 2000 to 13 Aug 2001

The deployment of the takata airbag may be delayed or insufficiently powerful due to a potential reduction in the performance of the gas generator

Launched 22 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/234 Manufacturer ref. 69BT

Defect
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.
Remedy
The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary
Vehicles affected
57,169 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Apr 1997 to 23 Dec 1999

Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications

Launched 25 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/236 Manufacturer ref. 42L1

Defect
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Remedy
The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
10,089 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Nov 2019 to 18 Feb 2021

The front passenger airbag might not inflate fully in the event of an accident

Launched 26 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/117 Manufacturer ref. 7012

Defect
In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle’s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Remedy
The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
Vehicles affected
1,298 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020
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2020 3 recalls

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

Launched 8 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/372 Manufacturer ref. 69BM

Defect
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Remedy
The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
31 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 2020 to 15 Sept 2020
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Moisture may enter the belt driven starter-alternator

Launched 2 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/265 Manufacturer ref. 27H8

Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
11,936 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Aug 2018 to 11 Mar 2020
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Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator

Launched 30 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/138 Manufacturer ref. 27H2

Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
34,982 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020

2019 3 recalls

The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty

Launched 3 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/175 Manufacturer ref. 66K3

Defect
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
Vehicles affected
135 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
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Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails

Launched 18 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/099 Manufacturer ref. 24DP

Defect
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy
The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
2,763 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sept 2016

The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail

Launched 22 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/060 Manufacturer ref. 82C1

Defect
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Remedy
Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
Vehicles affected
4,907 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014
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2018 1 recall

Rear fixed glass lid bonding may not meet correct specification

Launched 17 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/363 Manufacturer ref. 60D4

Defect
There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.
Remedy
Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.
Vehicles affected
59 A6 vehicles
Built
16 Jul 2018 to 10 Oct 2018

2017 2 recalls

Coolant pump may overheat

Launched 1 May 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/115 Manufacturer ref. 19M1

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
2,844 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016
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Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 20 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/078 Manufacturer ref. 69P2

Defect
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
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,622 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 20 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/031 Manufacturer ref. 24AP

Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Vehicles affected
1,073 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

2014 1 recall

Reduction in braking performance

Launched 1 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/098 Manufacturer ref. 47L8

Defect
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.
Remedy
Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,755 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

2011 1 recall

Curtain airbag may not inflate

Launched 12 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2012/014 Manufacturer ref. 6915

Defect
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.
Remedy
Replacement of the curtain airbags.
Vehicles affected
11 A6 vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2007 1 recall

Tailgate may close without warning

Launched 25 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/120 Manufacturer ref. 55E4

Defect
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Remedy
Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
Vehicles affected
8,468 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
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2005 1 recall

Air bags may deploy too late

Launched 11 November 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/135 Manufacturer ref. 69F7

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.
Vehicles affected
5,767 A6 vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2004 to 31 Mar 2005

2002 2 recalls

Airbag may not deploy

Launched 26 October 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/143 Manufacturer ref. 69E1

Defect
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.
Remedy
The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.
Vehicles affected
541 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

Brake pedal bracket may crack

Launched 1 August 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/112 Manufacturer ref. 30B1

Defect
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.
Remedy
Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.
Vehicles affected
56 A6 vehicles
Built
21 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001

1999 1 recall

Potential premature wear of steering ball joints

Launched 1 November 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/072

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.
Vehicles affected
38,307 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 1998 to 31 Aug 1998
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1997 2 recalls

Unscheduled deployment of drivers air bag

Launched 26 November 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/075

Defect
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.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.
Vehicles affected
50,523 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1996
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Front seat belt height adjuster

Launched 28 June 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/049

Defect
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.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.
Vehicles affected
1,097 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 1997 to 31 Mar 1997
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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 35 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi A6. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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