This page covers 4 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Midsize Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 Audi A6 Allroad has 4 recalls, the most serious involving liquid spilled in the rear seat reaching a gateway control module and causing a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
The passenger airbag carries its own concern: the score line that guides the airbag cover during deployment may not have been cut correctly, meaning the bag could fail to open properly in a crash or send plastic fragments into the cabin. On the visibility side, a software error can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the vehicle is in reverse, leaving the driver without the camera's view of what is behind the car. There is also a tire-related issue where rear axle misalignment can cause the tires to wear unevenly or prematurely, degrading their grip on the road over time.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid spilled in the rear seat can seep into and disable the gateway control module, which manages vehicle electrical systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover over the gateway control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag's score line may not have been manufactured correctly, potentially affecting proper air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line and repair it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
