2019–2022 Audi A6, A7, A6 Allroad and more recall: Electrical system: instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V155000
- Reported
- March 14, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Electrical system: instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
- Vehicles affected
- About 47,238
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Audi A6 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Audi A6 Allroad (2022); Audi A7 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Audi RS 6 Avant (2021, 2022); Audi RS 7 (2021, 2022); Audi S6 (2020, 2021, 2022); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.