2016 Audi A6 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Audi A6. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jan 16, 2019Fire risk2016–2018 Audi A6, 2016–2018 Audi A7, 2015–2018 Audi A8 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
19V035000 · 75K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 5, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 Audi A6, 2015 Audi A7 — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
18V862000 · 845 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- 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.