Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Audi A6 allroad has 8 recalls, 20 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
20
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V606000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportba...
22V034000
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroa...
21V159000
AIR BAGS
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...
22V806000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3...
22V861000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ...
23V601000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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....
25V201000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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, ...
25V900000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A softwa...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Audi A6 allroad SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving at normal speed, the entire digital instrument panel suddenly went black and a red war... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The car has traffic sign recognition and uses it for "predictive control" where the vehicle will rea... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Audi Pre-sense is activated by weather. I was driving during a thunderstorm and Audi Presence ac... |
| Jun 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Virtual Cockpit of the car (electronic screen right in front of the driver that displays speed, ... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle was excluded from Recall 25V20100/90VC; however, in early March 2025, it experienced the ... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My alternator was not working and it was a recall and I paid to fix it and they don’t wanna pay me b... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle had electrical system malfunction. Vehicle provided an electrical system malfunction and veh... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The car has had multiple issues with warning lights and malfunctioning systems. Including : 1.Child... |
| Oct 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Notice of electronic failure on dash, then car notified me to pull over safely due to the failure af... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car reported an engine restarter issue (with battery symbol) and recommended to contact the dealer. ... |
| May 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Audi A6. The contact stated while his father was driving 45 MPH, the electri... |
| Jan 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | At a highway speed of 50 MPH the transmission completely disengaged. I was driving on a busy highwa... |
| Dec 29, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Multiple warnings indicating to contact dealer (Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, collision a... |
| Sep 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Sunroof spontaneously shattered while driving. No other cars around when this occurred. Caused a v... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Today, I was in a protected left turn lane prior to making the turn. When oncoming traffic (4 lanes)... |
| Mar 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's wife owns a 2021 Audi A6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car's fuel guage has been inaccurate since the initial purchase. It would always hang at around ... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Audi has failed to come up with a repair for recall 22V742. My car consistently shows 1/4 tank of fu... |
| Sep 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Liquid spulked in the trunk and somehow was able to get to the control module that is located under ... |
| May 2, 2021 | STRUCTURE | DOORS MUST BE FORCEFULLY CLOSED IN ORDER TO FULLY LOCK. FREQUENTLY THE DOORS (ANY OF THE 4 ON THE CA... |