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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Audi RS 6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
48
Latest campaign
May 3, 2011

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, other1May 3, 2011
11V267000
Electrical system1Mar 18, 2004
04V133000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 3, 2011Latest campaign
May 3, 201111V267000

Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V267000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 11V267000 · May 3, 2011
Mar 18, 200404V133000

Electrical system

A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V133000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V133000 · Mar 18, 2004
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
48Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension3165000
Fuel system613000
Gasoline510000
Power train48000
Tires24000
Other12000
Fuel/propulsion system12000
Electronic stability control12000
Electrical system12000
Steering12000
Engine and engine cooling12000
Exterior lighting12000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2003 Audi RS6. The contact stated that after adding fuel to the vehicle, he noticed that fuel had leaked, and there was a puddle of fuel on the ground on the rear driver's side of the vehicle.”

    Filed 07/25/2023 · ODI 11534403
  • Tires

    “This was not a blizzak lm-25. It was a blizzak lm-60. Twice within a year, I've had my rear tire tread completely separate from the beads, splitting all the way around on the inner and outer sidewalls.”

    Filed 12/13/2018 · ODI 11161163
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Fuel tank leak from tip over valve. There is a recall on it. Audi recall 20l8/jy was performed on 5/16/2012. But the valve started leaking again recently.”

    Filed 12/27/2017 · ODI 11056824

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2003 Audi RS 6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Audi RS 6 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Audi RS 6. The most recent, 11V267000 (reported May 3, 2011), concerns fuel system, other. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Audi RS 6?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (65%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Audi RS 6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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