Recall 22V-155: 2019–2022 Audi A6, 2022 Audi A6 Allroad and 5 more

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 14, 2022, covering about 47,238 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-155
Report date
Mar 14, 2022
Vehicles affected
47,238
Owners notified
Feb 17, 2023

The problem

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.

The 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.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System › Instrument Panel › Fuel Gauge › Fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V155000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Audi A62019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Audi A6 Allroad2022All years
Audi A72019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
Audi RS 6 Avant2021, 2022All years
Audi RS 72021, 2022All years
Audi S62020, 2021, 2022All years
Audi S72020, 2021, 2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-155?

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.

How is recall 22V-155 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.