2013 Audi A6 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Audi A6. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 4, 2018Crash risk2012–2018 Audi A6, 2012–2018 Audi A7, 2014–2018 Audi RS 7 and 2 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
18V370000 · 139K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 11, 2018Fire risk2013–2016 Audi A4 Allroad, 2013–2017 Audi A5, 2013–2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
18V229000 · 343K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 6, 2017Fire risk2012–2014 Audi A6, 2012–2014 Audi A7 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
17V781000 · 49K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 3, 2017Fire risk2013–2016 Audi A4 Allroad, 2013–2017 Audi A5, 2012–2015 Audi A6 and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
17V002000 · 343K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 7, 2016Fire risk2012–2013 Audi A6, 2012–2013 Audi A7 — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
16V646000 · 28K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 8, 2015Crash risk2012–2013 Audi A6, 2012–2013 Audi A7 — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
15V823000 · 21K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.