Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 20V-153 · 2019–2020 Audi A6
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 20V-153 covers 5,471 2019–2020 Audi A6 for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A short circuit in the starter generator increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.