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2019 Audi A6 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Audi A6, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns7not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 4, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2019 Audi A6 recall campaigns

The 2019 Audi A6 report contains 7 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V125000 dated March 4, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V125000

Component
LANE DEPARTURE
Report received
March 4, 2026
Potential units
1,620campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Owner notification: March 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
December 19, 2025
Potential units
356,894campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Owner notification: January 14, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 25, 2023
Potential units
7,499campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Owner notification: September 25, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
November 21, 2022
Potential units
50,883campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Owner notification: January 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 14, 2022
Potential units
47,238campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Owner notification: February 17, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
March 10, 2021
Potential units
3,421campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Owner notification: March 26, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V153000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 19, 2020
Potential units
5,471campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.

Owner notification: May 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2019 Audi A6?

The most frequent component groups in 2019 Audi A6 campaign records are Electrical System (3), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Lane Departure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System3
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Back Over Prevention1
Lane Departure1