A6

All recall notices.

1. Belt buckle rivet missing

   R/2025/508 · 14 Nov 2025

   14 Nov 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.

   Remedy

   The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.

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   Built 24 Mar 2025 – 2 Apr 2025

   ~4 vehicles affected

2. Software update for battery control unit

   R/2025/463 · 24 Oct 2025

   24 Oct 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

   Remedy

   Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

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   Built 26 Feb 2021 – 10 Jun 2024

   ~1,458 vehicles affected

3. Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN

   R/2025/387 · 8 Aug 2025

   8 Aug 2025

   Defect

   Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Affected vehicles were originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Certain front airbags contain an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Affected airbags will be be replaced. You can contact Audi's dedicated Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

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   Built 27 Jul 2004 – 10 Dec 2010

   ~74 vehicles affected

4. Servicing high-voltage battery

   R/2024/495 · 9 Dec 2024

   9 Dec 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles battery modules may become defective over the course of the vehicle’s service life. This may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery with the associated risk of severe or fatal injuries to people inside and/or outside the vehicle as well as significant material damage. To minimise this risk do not charge the high-voltage battery using an external charging source. In addition do not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” (refer to Owner’s Manual) until further notice.

   Remedy

   Replace the defective modules. Further software fix being developed to improve monitoring.

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   Built 19 Mar 2021 – 17 Oct 2022

   ~596 vehicles affected

5. Replacing Takata passenger airbag

   R/2024/158 · 4 Apr 2024

   4 Apr 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the passenger airbag may in extremely rare cases be overloaded and even burst when the passenger airbag is triggered. If this were to happen small metal parts could become dislodged from the housing and potentially cause life-threatening injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy

   For safety reasons it is necessary to check the passenger airbag and if required to replace the airbag module.

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   Built 10 Mar 2004 – 30 Aug 2011

   ~74,226 vehicles affected

6. On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

   R/2023/317 · 27 Oct 2023

   27 Oct 2023

   Defect

   On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

   Remedy

   Replace the side airbag and bracket.

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   Built 4 Jul 2023

   ~5 vehicles affected

7. If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

   R/2023/053 · 1 Feb 2023

   1 Feb 2023

   Defect

   If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period.

   Remedy

   As a precautionary safety measure it is necessary to replace the airbag unit on the passenger side.

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   Built 18 May 2004 – 22 Feb 2010

   ~39 vehicles affected

8. The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation

   R/2023/027 · 20 Jan 2023

   20 Jan 2023

   Defect

   The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

   Remedy

   The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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   Built 7 Apr 2018 – 6 Oct 2021

   ~5,487 vehicles affected

9. ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   R/2022/169 · 10 Jun 2022

   10 Jun 2022

   Defect

   On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

   Remedy

   The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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   Built 23 Jan 2022 – 9 Feb 2022

   ~109 vehicles affected

10. THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL

    R/2022/132 · 4 May 2022

    4 May 2022

    Defect

    The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

    Remedy

    The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

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    Built 10 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2017

    ~4,690 vehicles affected

11. FOLLOWING A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN THE TOE AND/OR CAMBER VALUES ON THE REAR AXLE MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES INCORRECTLY BE CHANGED WITHOUT THIS BEING NOTICED

    R/2022/036 · 14 Feb 2022

    14 Feb 2022

    Defect

    Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.

    Remedy

    The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 7 Nov 2019 – 20 Feb 2021

    ~5,327 vehicles affected

12. THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAKATA AIRBAG MAY BE DELAYED OR INSUFFICIENTLY POWERFUL DUE TO A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GAS GENERATOR

    R/2021/234 · 22 Sep 2021

    22 Sep 2021

    Defect

    On vehicles with TAKATA driver airbag and NADI gas generator manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The driver airbag unit must be checked on the vehicles affected and the gas generator must be replaced if necessary

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    Built 14 Apr 1997 – 23 Dec 1999

    ~57,169 vehicles affected

13. FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG MIGHT BE RESTRICTED DUE TO ITS AGE

    R/2021/330 · 22 Sep 2021

    22 Sep 2021

    Defect

    On vehicles with 3-spoke steering wheel manufactured within a specific period the function of the driver airbag may be restricted due to its age.

    Remedy

    The gas generator in the driver airbag must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 10 Jan 2000 – 13 Aug 2001

    ~9,536 vehicles affected

14. REAR AXLE SUSPENSION LINKS NUTS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    R/2021/236 · 25 Jun 2021

    25 Jun 2021

    Defect

    One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.

    Remedy

    The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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    Built 7 Nov 2019 – 18 Feb 2021

    ~10,089 vehicles affected

15. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2021/117 · 26 Mar 2021

    26 Mar 2021

    Defect

    In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.

    Remedy

    The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

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    Built 7 Feb 2018 – 14 Dec 2020

    ~1,298 vehicles affected

16. FAULTY CRASH SENSORS FOR AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED IN BOTH OF THE FRONT DOORS

    R/2020/372 · 8 Dec 2020

    8 Dec 2020

    Defect

    Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.

    Remedy

    The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.

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    Built 1 Jul 2020 – 15 Sep 2020

    ~31 vehicles affected

17. MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR

    R/2020/265 · 2 Oct 2020

    2 Oct 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

    Remedy

    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 10 Aug 2018 – 11 Mar 2020

    ~11,936 vehicles affected

18. MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR

    R/2020/138 · 30 Jun 2020

    30 Jun 2020

    Defect

    It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

    Remedy

    The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Mar 2020

    ~34,982 vehicles affected

19. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY

    R/2019/175 · 3 Jun 2019

    3 Jun 2019

    Defect

    Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

    Remedy

    The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

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    Built 2 Dec 2015 – 17 Dec 2018

    ~135 vehicles affected

20. FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS

    R/2019/099 · 18 Mar 2019

    18 Mar 2019

    Defect

    It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

    Remedy

    The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

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    Built 18 Feb 2014 – 2 Sep 2016

    ~2,763 vehicles affected

21. THE AUXILIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY FAIL

    R/2019/060 · 22 Feb 2019

    22 Feb 2019

    Defect

    The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.

    Remedy

    Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.

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    Built 8 Jul 2014 – 31 Oct 2014

    ~4,907 vehicles affected

22. REAR FIXED GLASS LID BONDING MAY NOT MEET CORRECT SPECIFICATION

    R/2018/363 · 17 Dec 2018

    17 Dec 2018

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the glass bonding on the panoramic sunroof is not bonded correctly.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected glass section with new bonding.

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    Built 16 Jul 2018 – 10 Oct 2018

    ~59 vehicles affected

23. COOLANT PUMP MAY OVERHEAT

    R/2017/115 · 1 May 2017

    1 May 2017

    Defect

    Foreign particles in the engine coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.Foreign particles in the coolant can lead to a blockage in the additional coolant pump and cause the pump to overheat.

    Remedy

    Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and update the software which will deactivate the additional coolant pump in the event of malfunction. If there has been a malfunction of the additional water pump it will be replaced.

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    Built 1 May 2011 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,844 vehicles affected

24. AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2017/078 · 20 Feb 2017

    20 Feb 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

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    Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~2,622 vehicles affected

25. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2015/031 · 20 Apr 2015

    20 Apr 2015

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

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    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 30 Apr 2012

    ~1,073 vehicles affected

26. REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE

    R/2014/098 · 1 Oct 2014

    1 Oct 2014

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

    Remedy

    Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

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    Built 1 Jan 2012 – 27 Aug 2014

    ~5,755 vehicles affected

27. CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT INFLATE

    R/2012/014 · 12 Dec 2011

    12 Dec 2011

    Defect

    On Audi A6 manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the curtain airbag has not been correctly sewn together. As a result the curtain airbag may fail to inflate.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the curtain airbags.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~11 vehicles affected

28. TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2007/120 · 25 Sep 2007

    25 Sep 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

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    Built 1 Jun 2004 – 31 Dec 2005

    ~8,468 vehicles affected

29. TAILGATE MAY CLOSE WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2007/120 · 25 Sep 2007

    25 Sep 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.

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    Built 1 Jun 2004 – 31 Jul 2007

    ~8,468 vehicles affected

30. AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY TOO LATE

    R/2005/135 · 11 Nov 2005

    11 Nov 2005

    Defect

    In the event of an accident in which deployment of the front airbags is required it is possible that the airbags can trigger too late.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the airbag and ECU software updated.

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    Built 1 Feb 2004 – 31 Mar 2005

    ~5,767 vehicles affected

31. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    R/2002/143 · 26 Oct 2002

    26 Oct 2002

    Defect

    On 79 vehicles within the VIN ranges affected (with 3-spoke sports steering wheel) it is possible that in the event of a collision impact above the triggering threshold of the airbags the driver's airbag may not be deployed.

    Remedy

    The drivers airbag unit will be replaced on all affected vehicles with 3-spoke sports steering wheel.

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~541 vehicles affected

32. BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET MAY CRACK

    R/2002/112 · 1 Aug 2002

    1 Aug 2002

    Defect

    Brake pedal brackets having a casting fault may have been installed. The bracket may crack and in the worst case seriously impair the brake performance.

    Remedy

    Fit quality assured replacement brake pedal brackets.

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    Built 21 Nov 2001 – 26 Nov 2001

    ~56 vehicles affected

33. POTENTIAL PREMATURE WEAR OF STEERING BALL JOINTS

    R/1999/072 · 1 Nov 1999

    1 Nov 1999

    Defect

    Faulty seals could lead to premature wear of the track rod bearings (ends) and if the warning noises are ignored it is possible that the track rod bearing pin could work loose and affect steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall vehicles in order to replace the track rod ends with ones fitted with an improved seal.

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    Built 1 Mar 1998 – 31 Aug 1998

    ~38,307 vehicles affected

34. UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG

    R/1997/075 · 26 Nov 1997

    26 Nov 1997

    Defect

    In weather conditions which favour the build up of static electricity the air bag may deploy spontaneously if the driver enters or leaves the vehicle while carrying a high static charge. This can only happen when the car is stationery and not while it is in motion.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an earth cable to the steering wheel to conduct any static charge to earth.

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    Built 1 Jan 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

    ~50,523 vehicles affected

35. FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER

    R/1997/049 · 28 Jun 1997

    28 Jun 1997

    Defect

    The front seat belt height adjuster may not have been manufactured to the correct specification and could endanger the belt wearer in an accident situation.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles are being recalled to dealers for inspection and where required the installation of a new seat belt height adjuster.

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    Built 1 Feb 1997 – 31 Mar 1997

    ~1,097 vehicles affected