Official campaign summaries
Campaign 25V900000 · reported Dec 19, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 25V201000 · reported Mar 31, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Campaign 23V601000 · reported Aug 25, 2023
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V861000 · reported Nov 21, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V742000 · reported Oct 5, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.
Campaign 22V155000 · reported Mar 14, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
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.
Campaign 22V034000 · reported Jan 26, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: TIRES · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Campaign 21V606000 · reported Aug 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR · Open this campaign at NHTSA
Summary — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy — NHTSA text, quoted verbatim
Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Showing NHTSA's text for the 8 most recent of 11 campaigns. All 11 are in the table above; read any of them in full at NHTSA.
Frequently asked questions
How many safety recalls does the 2021 Audi A6 have?
NHTSA's recall data lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2021 Audi A6. The most recent was reported on Dec 19, 2025 (campaign 25V900000); the earliest listed was reported on Dec 2, 2020 (campaign 20V749000). The full list with NHTSA's own summaries is on this page.
What was the most recent recall for the 2021 Audi A6?
Campaign 25V900000, reported to NHTSA on Dec 19, 2025 by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. NHTSA's summary, consequence and remedy text for it is quoted unchanged on this page.
Does this list tell me whether my 2021 Audi A6 has an open recall?
No. This page lists recall campaigns by make, model and model year only. Whether a specific vehicle is affected, and whether its repair has been done, depends on its VIN. Enter your 17-character VIN in the official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which parts of the 2021 Audi A6 are named in its recalls?
The component areas in NHTSA's data are: Electrical System (4 campaigns); Back Over Prevention (2 campaigns); Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 campaign); Tires (1 campaign); Seat Belts (1 campaign); Suspension (1 campaign); Air Bags (1 campaign).
Where does the information on this page come from?
From the public NHTSA recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov), which publishes the manufacturers' recall reports. Summary, consequence and remedy texts are shown exactly as NHTSA provides them; counts and groupings are calculated by this page and explained under Extended data.