Model year 2015 · Audi

2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A6, S6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V178000	March 23, 2022	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
18V862000	December 5, 2018	Electrical System › Wiring
18V370000	June 4, 2018	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V229000	April 11, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System
17V002000	January 3, 2017	Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V178000Manufacturer no. 21H7

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA: March 23, 2022
Owner notification: August 4, 2022
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 26,093 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: S6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Safety risk

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V178000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V862000Manufacturer no. 82C1

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: December 5, 2018
Owner notification: March 15, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 845 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6: July 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

Safety risk

The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V862000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V370000Manufacturer no. 74D5

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: June 4, 2018
Owner notification: November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 139,249 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6: April 4, 2011 – December 23, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: A6, S6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V370000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V229000Manufacturer no. 19N3/19N4

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Report received by NHTSA: April 11, 2018
Owner notification: September 14, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 342,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6: April 4, 2011 – December 22, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.

Safety risk

A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V229000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V002000Manufacturer no. 19M1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Report received by NHTSA: January 3, 2017
Owner notification: March 3, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 342,867 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6: April 4, 2011 – December 22, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.

Safety risk

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V002000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 24, 2022.