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2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V178000March 23, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
19V035000January 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
18V862000December 5, 2018Electrical System › Wiring
18V370000June 4, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (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 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2019
Owner notification
February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
November 3, 2018 – February 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

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 19V035000, 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 2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
October 29, 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 2016 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6
October 29, 2014 – April 30, 2018
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

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