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2003 Audi RS6

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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43Owner complaints

Model-year median: 43

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Suspension
31Fuel System, Gasoline
5Power Train
3Electrical System
1Electronic Stability Control
1
All reported categories
Fuel System, Other
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Tires
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

40 reports with mileage · 3 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

1 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 25, 2004
Electrical System

ON STAR SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED DIFFERENT BATTERY. IT WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THEN THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED FIVE (5) TIMES. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO(2) DIFFERENT DEALERS. AUDI OF ROCHESTER HILLS;45411 DEQ…

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ON STAR SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED DIFFERENT BATTERY. IT WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THEN THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED FIVE (5) TIMES. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO(2) DIFFERENT DEALERS. AUDI OF ROCHESTER HILLS;45411 DEQUINDRE ROAD; ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307; 248-997-7400. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10074187

Official recalls

2

11V267000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly

May 3, 2011

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

04V133000 · Electrical System

Mar 18, 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT). IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS THE FELT PROTECTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD CARRIER WILL BE CHECKED, AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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