2020 Audi A6 Allroad Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,027miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and forward collision avoidance (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,027 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 932 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 291 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 52 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 75%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Lane departure1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving on the interstate, I received a warning about an electrical system malfunction. As I neared my home, I received warnings about transmission failure, suspension malfunction, steering malfunction, sensor failure, and more. After a tow to the dealership I was told it is a generator/alternator (?) failure and the part is on national backorder and may be 3 months or more.”
NHTSA complaint #11508031, filed 2023-02Forward collision avoidance: “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 and auto stop mechanism on the way home and parked it in the driveway away to be towed. This morning able to start vehicle but received numerous warnings as above to also include low battery due to no charging and finally a message (while placing it on a flat bed tow truck) to stop immediately and not drive the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526617, filed 2023-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,027 and 9,027 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Allroad · wagon AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 8.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2020 Audi A6 Allroad version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 Allroad AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2026, Q8 2019–2026, A8 2019–2026 +15 more
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…
- 22V861000Nov 21, 2022Electrical systemCovers: Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2022, A7 2019–2022, A6 2019–2022 +4 more
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…
- 22V034000Jan 26, 2022TiresCovers: Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2021, A5 2019–2021, S5 2019–2021 +20 more
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…
- 21V159000Mar 10, 2021Air bagsCovers: Audi A6 Allroad 2020–2021, A7 2019–2021, A6 2019–2021 +4 more
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.
Recall details for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 932 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038127Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about external sound.
- 11038030Sep 23, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038031Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038056Sep 18, 2026Body and structure. This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- 11038032Sep 18, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- 11038040Sep 15, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist.
Other model years of the Audi A6 Allroad
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | 1,100 | 8 | 5 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 8 | 9,027 | 4 | 5 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
All Audi A6 Allroad model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad (A6 Allroad, 3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Audi A6 Allroad reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,027 miles and the middle half falls between 9,027 and 9,027 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.