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2019 Audi A6

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
7
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls7
Complaints113
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Audi A6

7 recalls
113 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
113
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

7 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V159000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.

  • 20V153000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.

  • 22V155000high

    Fuel system issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

  • 22V861000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

  • 23V601000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.

  • 25V900000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • 26V125000high

    Lane departure · software

    LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Consumer complaints

113 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

113
Total
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL52
  • ENGINE37
  • OTHER8
  • BRAKES6
  • STEERING3

Notable Issues

113 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)52
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)37
miscellaneous issues8

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

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247 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V125000

    The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V900000

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V601000

    Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V861000

    A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 22V155000

    An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.