Audi A6 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 38 safety recalls naming the Audi A6, launched from 1997 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi A6 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 38
- 1997 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 14 November 2025
- R/2025/508
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi A6 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Belt buckle rivet missing
R/2025/508, launched 14 November 2025. Also covers the Q8
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.
Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/463, launched 24 October 2025. Also covers the A7, Q5
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.
Replacing front seat belt
R/2025/426, launched 30 September 2025, 28 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
Checking high-pressure pump
R/2025/427, launched 26 September 2025, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the high-pressure fuel pumps may not be correctly secured which may lead to a fuel leak.
Remedy: Check the high-pressure pumps bolted connections. If incorrectly bolted the high-pressure pump (including the fuel lines) will be replaced.
Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN
R/2025/387, launched 8 August 2025. Also covers the A3, A4, A5, Q5, TT
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.
Replacing front passenger airbag
R/2025/092, launched 7 March 2025, 20 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On some Audi A6 and A7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the front passenger airbag installed may show signs of damage in transit. As a result in the event of an accident in which the front passenger airbag is triggered its restraining effect will be hindered.
Remedy: The front passenger airbag unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Servicing high-voltage battery
R/2024/495, launched 9 December 2024. Also covers the Q5
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.
Replacing Takata passenger airbag
R/2024/158, launched 4 April 2024. Also covers the A4
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.
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
R/2023/317, launched 27 October 2023, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7
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.
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.
R/2023/053, launched 1 February 2023. Also covers the A4
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.
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation
R/2023/027, launched 20 January 2023, 5,487 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7
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.
ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/169, launched 10 June 2022, 109 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7, Q5
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.
THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL
R/2022/132, launched 4 May 2022, 4,690 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7, A8
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.
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
R/2022/036, launched 14 February 2022, 5,327 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
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.
FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE
R/2021/330, launched 22 September 2021, 9,536 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A8, Cabriolet, TT
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.
THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR
R/2021/234, launched 22 September 2021, 57,169 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A8, Cabriolet, TT
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
REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2021/236, launched 25 June 2021, 10,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, Q8 e-tron
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.
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2021/117, launched 26 March 2021, 1,298 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7
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
FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS
R/2020/372, launched 8 December 2020, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q7
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.
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/265, launched 2 October 2020, 11,936 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4
Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/138, launched 30 June 2020, 34,982 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A7, Q5
Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY
R/2019/175, launched 3 June 2019, 135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A7
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.
FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
R/2019/099, launched 18 March 2019, 2,763 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A7, A8
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.
THE AUXILIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY FAIL
R/2019/060, launched 22 February 2019, 4,907 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7
Defect: The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Remedy: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
REAR FIXED GLASS LID BONDING MAY NOT MEET CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2018/363, launched 17 December 2018, 59 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT
R/2017/115, launched 1 May 2017, 2,844 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, Q5
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.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/078, launched 20 February 2017, 2,622 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A1, A4, A5, A7, A8
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A7, A8, Q5, Q7
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.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098, launched 1 October 2014, 5,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A7, Q5, Q7
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.
FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK
R/2013/112, launched 7 October 2013, 452 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A7
Defect: Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE
R/2012/014, launched 12 December 2011, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2007/120, launched 25 September 2007, 8,468 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Q7
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.
AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY TOO LATE
R/2005/135, launched 11 November 2005, 5,767 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2002/143, launched 26 October 2002, 541 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A2, A3, A4, TT
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.
BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK
R/2002/112, launched 1 August 2002, 56 vehicles affected across the models it covers
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.
POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS
R/1999/072, launched 1 November 1999, 38,307 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A8
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.
UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG
R/1997/075, launched 26 November 1997, 50,523 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 80, A4, A8
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.
FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER
R/1997/049, launched 28 June 1997, 1,097 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A3, A4
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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi A6, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.