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2020 Audi A6 Allroad Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Audi A6 Allroad has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 442,256 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V900000 2025-12-19 356,894 affected
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…

Consequence

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,…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V861000 2022-11-21 50,883 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

TIRES 22V034000 2022-01-26 31,058 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

AIR BAGS 21V159000 2021-03-10 3,421 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
POWER TRAIN
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1injuries
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1injuries
Total complaints14

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“This vehicle has an automatic opening/closure feature for the rear trunk/hatchback door. It's activated by putting one's foot under a sensor under the rear fender. This is fine for opening the door but it also closes the hatchback door with considerable force. The feature can be activated…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-12-12

“This vehicle has an automatic opening/closure feature for the rear trunk/hatchback door. It's activated by putting one's foot under a sensor under the rear fender. This is fine for opening the door but it also closes the hatchback door with considerable force. The feature can be activated…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2023-12-12

“While driving I received two messages to contract service first that the “electrical system malfunctionâ€� and then a “starting malfunctionâ€� which was fallowed by a battery light and a check engine light. I contacted my local dealer they advised I have it towed in immediately. The car was…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-12-05

“Dashboard error messages, "electrical system malfunction! Please contact service" and "vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please contact service". Dealer replied that it is a starter generator. Unsafe to drive, towed to dealer service. Part has been on order for more than three weeks.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-09-19

“Dashboard error messages, "electrical system malfunction! Please contact service" and "vehicle starting system: malfunction! Please contact service". Dealer replied that it is a starter generator. Unsafe to drive, towed to dealer service. Part has been on order for more than three weeks.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-09-19

“I have a 2020 all road. Received message driving close to my home to contact service due to electrical malfunction and made it to my driveway. This was on a sunday and no service center was available. Car lost its hvac and auto stop mechanism on the way home and parked it in the driveway away to…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-06-11

“I have a 2020 all road. Received message driving close to my home to contact service due to electrical malfunction and made it to my driveway. This was on a sunday and no service center was available. Car lost its hvac and auto stop mechanism on the way home and parked it in the driveway away to…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2023-06-11

“I have a 2020 all road. Received message driving close to my home to contact service due to electrical malfunction and made it to my driveway. This was on a sunday and no service center was available. Car lost its hvac and auto stop mechanism on the way home and parked it in the driveway away to…”

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST · reported 2023-06-11
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.