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Model year 2022 · Audi

2022 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Audi A6 / S6 / RS 6, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V900000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V861000November 21, 2022Electrical System
22V806000October 26, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
22V368000May 23, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM)
22V155000March 14, 2022Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
21V825000October 20, 2021Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (3) · Electrical System (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V900000Manufacturer no. 90TV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
January 14, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
356,894 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6

Defect summary

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 Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V900000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V861000Manufacturer no. 90V2

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2022
Owner notification
January 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,883 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 22V861000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V806000Manufacturer no. 91Ei

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
October 26, 2022
Owner notification
June 6, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,076 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6

Components: Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Video (Touch)Screen/Monitor/Unit

Defect summary

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, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

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 22V806000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V368000Manufacturer no. 24iH

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM)

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2022
Owner notification
July 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
72 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.

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 22V368000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V155000Manufacturer no. 20DN

Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2022
Owner notification
February 17, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,238 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
A6, A6 ALLROAD, RS 6 AVANT, S6

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Safety risk

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

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 22V155000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V825000Manufacturer no. 91CR

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
October 20, 2021
Owner notification
November 9, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,857 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 6 AVANT

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

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 21V825000, 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: December 22, 2025.