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Audi A6 C7 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 2 versions affected: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
2.0 TDI 177 MultitronicDiesel · 177 hp	No documented recall
3.0 V6 TDI 245 quattroDiesel · 245 hp	AdBlue et logiciel d'émissions des Euro 6 3.0 TDI : rappel

Each campaign in detail

AdBlue et logiciel d'émissions des Euro 6 3.0 TDI : rappel
Manufacturer recall
Sur les versions Euro 6 (2015-2018), CarVerif signale des défauts AdBlue récurrents (capteur NOx, pompe, blocage au démarrage) et indique qu'Audi a reconnu un défaut de détection d'erreur de remplissage du réservoir. Il cite aussi un rappel ordonné en 2018 par le KBA allemand pour les 3.0 V6 TDI Euro 6 de 2015-2018 (logiciel d'émissions NOx), avec quatre recharges AdBlue offertes. Source unique (CarVerif) : à confirmer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
3.0 V6 TDI 245 quattro
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Audi A6 (C7) 3.0 TDI : fiabilité, problèmes connus et conseils d'achat — CarVerif (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Audi A6 C8 (4K)	0	2	4.5/5
Audi A6 C6	0	4	3.5/5
Audi A4 B9	3	5	3.5/5
Volkswagen Passat B8	1	5	3.0/5
Škoda Superb III	1	4	3.5/5
Jaguar XF II (X260)	0	2	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi A6 C7 had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Audi A6 C7: AdBlue et logiciel d'émissions des Euro 6 3.0 TDI : rappel.

Which versions of the Audi A6 C7 are affected?

Affected versions: 3.0 V6 TDI 245 quattro (1). No documented recall for: 2.0 TDI 177 Multitronic.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Audi A6 C7?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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