# Recalls that may apply to the 2012 Audi A6

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [18V370000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V370000.md), 2018-06-04: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2013\-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012\-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014\-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats \(with or without heating\).  Stress or wear of the body\-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System \(PODS\) control module to malfunction. Built 2011\-04\-04 to 2014\-12\-23.
- [18V229000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V229000.md), 2018-04-11: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2013\-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012\-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013\-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short\-circuit from moisture within the pump. Built 2011\-04\-04 to 2014\-12\-22.
- [17V781000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V781000.md), 2017-12-06: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2012\-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles.  The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Built 2011\-03\-28 to 2013\-09\-13.
- [17V002000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V002000.md), 2017-01-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2013\-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013\-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012\-2015 Audi A6 vehicles.  These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating. Built 2011\-04\-04 to 2014\-12\-22.
- [16V646000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V646000.md), 2016-09-07: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain model year 2012\-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles.  The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. Built 2011\-03\-28 to 2012\-06\-19.
- [15V823000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V823000.md), 2015-12-08: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain model year 2012\-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012\-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013.  In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System \(PODS\),  used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger\-side air bags from deploying in a crash. Built 2011\-03\-28 to 2013\-03\-25.
- [15V019000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V019000.md), 2015-01-20: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain model year 2011\-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012\-2013 Audi A7 vehicles.  In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. Built 2011\-05\-02 to 2012\-04\-19.
- [11V580000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V580000.md), 2011-12-06: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011.  DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY. Built 2011\-04\-08 to 2011\-05\-26.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2017611](/recalls/tc/2017611.md), 2017-12-06: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, the fuel line may weaken and leak over time due to an issue during the manufacturing process.  This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected fuel line.
- [2016429](/recalls/tc/2016429.md), 2016-09-02: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, the under hood fuel hose may degrade, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the under hood fuel hose and the in\-tank fuel pump.
- [2015018](/recalls/tc/2015018.md), 2015-01-16: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, a fuel leak may occur in the fuel injection system under certain driving conditions.  Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding fuel injector seals.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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