2018 AUDI A6 RECALLS

A6 Sedan (C8) generation is a 5 or 4 doors station wagon estate, crossover or sedan produced by Audi from 2018 to 2023 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5291 lbs with 1411 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

A6 3.0 TDI V6 (218 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI V6 (272 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI V6 (320 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra (190 Hp) S Tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (320 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A6 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp)
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp) S tronic
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (190 Hp) S tronic
A6 2.0 TFSI (252 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (218 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (218 Hp) S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (272 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 Competition 3.0 TDI (326 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A6 40 TDI (204 Hp) Mild Hybrid S tronic
A6 40 TDI (204 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 45 TDI V6 (231 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid Tiptronic
A6 45 TFSI (245 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 45 TFSI (245 Hp) S tronic
A6 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid Tiptronic
A6 1.8 TFSI ultra (190 Hp) S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (272 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (320 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A6 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp)
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (150 Hp) S tronic
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (190 Hp)
A6 2.0 TDI ultra (190 Hp) S tronic
A6 2.0 TFSI (252 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (218 Hp) quattro S tronic
A6 3.0 TDI (218 Hp) S tronic
A6 Competition 3.0 TDI (326 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
A6 40 TDI (204 Hp) Mild Hybrid S tronic
A6 40 TDI (204 Hp) quattro ultra S tronic
A6 45 TDI V6 (231 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid Tiptronic
A6 50 TDI V6 (286 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid Tiptronic
A6 55 TFSI V6 (340 Hp) quattro Mild Hybrid S tronic

Features & Specs

5
seats

26-50 mpg city
39-62 mpg hwy

AWD, FWD
drivetrain

150-340
horsepower

Reported Problems

8 Total Safety Recalls Found

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Total cars affected: 74881
NHTSA campaign: 19V035000
Date of the problem: 16/01/2019

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

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Total cars affected: 139249
NHTSA campaign: 18V370000
Date of the problem: 04/06/2018

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.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 1
Rapex alert: A12/0264/19
Date of the problem: 15/02/2019

Due to contamination during its manufacture, the bonding of the components of the sunroof may be affected. Consequently, there could be leaks in the sunroof or the rear glass panel could even detach.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 2
Rapex alert: A12/0382/19
Date of the problem: 08/03/2019

In certain vehicles, fuel can leak onto the engine fuel rail. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: 3
Rapex alert: A12/0862/19
Date of the problem: 14/06/2019

The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective. Consequently, the trailer hitch might not be correctly locked and could swing out, causing the trailer to drop while the vehicle is in motion.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: Fire
Rapex alert: A12/01401/20
Date of the problem: //20200508

Moisture can penetrate into the belt starter generator (RSG – Riemen-Starter-Generator).

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: Injury
Rapex alert: A12/00615/21
Date of the problem: //20210507

Due to a manufacturing defect in the instrument panel, the deployment of the airbag could be impeded.

EU rapid alert system

Risk level: Accident
Rapex alert: A12/00752/21
Date of the problem: //20210604

The vehicles may be fitted with a towbar with a swivel mechanism that may have a defective locking pin. As a result, the pin could break while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

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