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2003 Audi A6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2003 Audi A6, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the A6 median · #9 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints667 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage77kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Audi A6 has problems

66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline161
Electrical system144
Power train100
Tires60
Fuel/propulsion system30
Visibility30
Service brakes, electric30
Engine and engine cooling30
Engine31
11 other systems191

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2003 Audi A6 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 07V-375 · Aug 28, 2007 · 34,358 vehicles

Risk. IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 06V-017 · Jan 23, 2006 · 74,000 vehicles

Risk. IF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE IS INTERRUPTED, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND THUS PRESENT A POTENTIAL RISK OF CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other A6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A6 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2003 Audi A6 safety ratings

2003 Audi A6 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2003 Audi A6, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKPE08008 · closed May 30, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-156
In owners' words

What A6 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE ACCELERATION BECOMES SLOW AND IT STALLS WITH A JERK LIKE IT'S GOING TO JUST STOP ALSO, WHEN THE CAR IS PUT IN REVERSE GEAR IT WILL NOT MOVE. I AM STUCK. THE PRND FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD. I BECOME AFRAID BECAUSE THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
Complaint 10629775 · Aug 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE CODES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10605917 · Jun 25, 2014 · 87,434 miles
FILLING THANK MORE THAN 2 QUARTERS WILL START SPILLING GAS, THE FUMES ARE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE GAS THANK, DRIVER SIDE, UNDER THE REAR SEAT. *TR
Complaint 10453111 · Mar 26, 2012 · 112,312 miles

Own a 2003 A6?

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