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2020 Audi A6 allroad reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Audi A6 allroad holds 8 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A6 allroad years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Electrical system, and Tires.

2020 Audi A6 allroad
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Complaints

8

Per year

0

Recalls

4

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 8), then Powertrain (2) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021

The 2021 A6 allroad has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Audi A6 allroad. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Summary 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."
Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Recall Electrical system 2022-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Recall Tires 2022-01-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V034000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Recall Air bags 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V159000
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Electrical system
6
Powertrain
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120226202312024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "This vehicle has an automatic opening/closure feature for the rear trunk/hatchback door. It's activated by putting one's foot under a sensor under the rear fender. This is fine for opening the door but it also closes…"
    Structure, Unknown or other · filed 2024-01-05
  • "While driving I received two messages to contract service first that the “electrical system malfunction” and then a “starting malfunction” which was fallowed by a battery light and a check engine light. I contacted my…"
    Electrical system · filed 2023-12-07
  • "Dashboard error messages, "Electrical System Malfunction! Please contact service" and "Vehicle Starting System: Malfunction! Please contact service". Dealer replied that it is a starter generator. Unsafe to drive, towed…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2023-10-08
  • "I have a 2020 All Road. Received message driving close to my home to contact service due to electrical malfunction and made it to my driveway. This was on a Sunday and no service center was available. Car lost its HVAC…"
    Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure · filed 2023-06-12
  • "Lamp: Electrical system malfunction: safely stop vehicle. I have read that they car would have next shut down and loss of control while driving."
    Electrical system · filed 2023-03-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Audi A6 allroad SW AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Specs and fitment

C8 allroad, 2020–present
Body styles Allroad
Oil 0W-20 , 8 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 A6 Allroad models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V861000 covers certain 2020-2022 A6 Allroad models (with S6, S7, RS6, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including A6 Allroad where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Audi A6 allroad reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Audi A6 allroad holds 8 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A6 allroad years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Camera, Electrical system, and Tires.

What are common problems with a 2020 Audi A6 allroad?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 8), then Powertrain (2) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2020 Audi A6 allroad more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 A6 allroad has 9 complaints, 2 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Audi A6 allroad been recalled?

The 2020 Audi A6 allroad has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Audi A6 allroad?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2020 Audi A6 allroad with NHTSA.

What engine oil does a US Audi A6 allroad use?

0W-20 With filter, about 8 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Audi A6 allroad?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent) and rear 245/45R19, 245/45R20, 255/40R20 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi A6 allroad?

Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 A6 Allroad models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, S6, and S7) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V861000 covers certain 2020-2022 A6 Allroad models (with S6, S7, RS6, and RS7) for an electrical system concern. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including A6 Allroad where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.