2022 Audi A6 Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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NHTSA Recalls14 recalls

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Campaign #25V89900019/12/2025

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 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."

Campaign #25V90000019/12/2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

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.

Campaign #22V36800023/05/2022

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, 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."

Campaign #22V80600026/10/2022

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 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.

Campaign #22V86100021/11/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi A6 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Audi A6 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Gateway Control Module Liquid-Ingress Recall 90V2 (22V-861), 48V Belt Starter-Generator Warning and VIN-Specific Campaigns, 2020-2024 A6 2.0T Coolant-Pump Leak - Confirm Before Replacement. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi A6 reliable?

The 2022 Audi A6 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Gateway Control Module Liquid-Ingress Recall 90V2 (22V-861) and 48V Belt Starter-Generator Warning and VIN-Specific Campaigns. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Audi A6 problems?

Repair costs for known Audi A6 issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Gateway Control Module Liquid-Ingress Recall 90V2 (22V-861), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi A6 Gateway Control Module Liquid-Ingress Recall 90V2 (22V-861)?

Certain 2019-2022 Audi A6 Sedan and 2020-2022 A6 allroad vehicles are included in safety recall 22V-861, Audi campaign 90V2. Liquid spilled on the rear seat can reach the gateway control module beneath the rear middle seat. If the module detects implausible signals or internal sh… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2025 Audi A6 48V Belt Starter-Generator Warning and VIN-Specific Campaigns?

A 48V electrical-system warning on a mild-hybrid A6 is not repaired with an ordinary 12V battery, charger, alternator, or starter. Certain 2019-2020 2.0T mild-hybrid vehicles are covered by safety recall 27H2 or 20V-153 for moisture intrusion into the belt starter generator, whic… Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2024 Audi A6 2020-2024 A6 2.0T Coolant-Pump Leak - Confirm Before Replacement?

Audi TSB 2071515/1 applies to 2020-2024 A6 vehicles with the 2.0L engine when the owner reports coolant loss, a coolant leak, or an illuminated coolant warning and the workshop can assign the leak to the coolant pump. Audi warns that an apparent level drop can instead follow inco… Severity: medium.

What is the 2021-2022 Audi A6 2021-2022 A6 Virtual Cockpit Continuous Colored Pixel Line?

Audi TSB 2064983/1 covers 2021-2022 A6 models equipped with Audi Virtual Cockpit Gen2+. A red, green, or blue continuous vertical line can appear through the instrument-cluster display; Audi identifies this as a hardware issue in the Virtual Cockpit. This is distinct from the old… Severity: low.

2022 Audi A6 Problems: 4 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Audi A6 problems?

Is the Audi A6 reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Audi A6 problems?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi A6 Gateway Control Module Liquid-Ingress Recall 90V2 (22V-861)?

What is the 2019-2025 Audi A6 48V Belt Starter-Generator Warning and VIN-Specific Campaigns?

What is the 2020-2024 Audi A6 2020-2024 A6 2.0T Coolant-Pump Leak - Confirm Before Replacement?

What is the 2021-2022 Audi A6 2021-2022 A6 Virtual Cockpit Continuous Colored Pixel Line?