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2016 Audi A6

3 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
Fire risk Fuel system

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

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles.

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

Free repair · 74,881 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V035000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Electrical system

The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles.

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

Free repair · 845 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V862000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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