2021 Audi A6 Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Audi A6 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Select Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Audi A6 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V29500026/04/2021Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sed

Consequence

A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner n

NHTSA #22V03400026/01/2022Component: TIRES

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, A

Consequence

Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely o

NHTSA #23V60100025/08/2023Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have

Consequence

Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. O

NHTSA #22V86100021/11/2022Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 m

Consequence

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to

NHTSA #25V90000019/12/2025Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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 fro

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14,

NHTSA #22V15500014/03/2022Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/

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 st

Consequence

An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a c

Remedy

Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail

NHTSA #21V15900010/03/2021Component: AIR BAGS

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 ba

Consequence

An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris int

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as

NHTSA #22V74200005/10/2022Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Cou

Consequence

A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a cr

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were

NHTSA #21V60600005/08/2021Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro,

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge

TSB #11032194

This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear.

TSB #11032174

This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.

TSB #11032173

This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.

TSB #11032165

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032136

This TSB provides information when the customer reports that the USB socket is missing, pushed in, or loose.

TSB #11032132

This bulletin provides information when there is an electrical system warning; DTC U046900 stored in the ECM.

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1272 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20260515Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My 2021 Audi A6 produces a strong mold and mildew odor from the HVAC/air conditioning system. The smell occurs consistently after the air conditioning is turned off and persists when entering the vehi

20260511Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2021 Audi A6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The engine overheating and the low coolant warning light illuminated. In addition, th

20260510Component: ENGINE

Thermostat housing and oil cooler bracket leaking coolant with only 56k miles on the car

20260409Component: POWER TRAIN

I was driving my vehicle when the engine surged and then a transmission warning light came on and there was an immediate and complete loss of drive power. After the vehicle glided to a stop, there wa

20260224Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My alternator was not working and it was a recall and I paid to fix it and they don’t wanna pay me back. I got a new part from audi and fix it at the shop and they don’t wanna pay anything just ca

Showing the 5 most serious of 21 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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