Recall Details For: 2020 AUDI A6
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 20V153000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 152806
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:20V153000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: AUDI
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: A6
- MODEL YEAR: 2020
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 27H2
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19000101
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19000101
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5471
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20200522
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20200319
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20200319
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical short circuit.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 27H2.
RECALL 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.safercar.gov.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000102306003225723000000204
