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2013 Audi A6

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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).

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 139,249 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V370000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 342,867 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V229000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 48,693 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V781000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 342,867 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V002000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 28,249 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V646000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 21,074 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V823000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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