The problem
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 stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
The risk
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-155 (22V155000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 20DN |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument panel › Fuel gauge › Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit |
| Report date | March 14, 2022 |
| Owners notified | February 17, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 47,238 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2019 Audi A6 electrical problems 84
- 2020 Audi A6 electrical problems 18
- 2021 Audi A6 electrical problems 11
- 2019 Audi A7 electrical problems 24
- 2020 Audi A7 electrical problems 2
- 2021 Audi A7 electrical problems 2
- 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant electrical problems 3
- 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant electrical problems 1
- 2021 Audi RS 7 electrical problems 2
- 2020 Audi S6 electrical problems 2
- 2022 Audi S6 electrical problems 3
- 2020 Audi S7 electrical problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-155 repair free?
Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 47,238 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.