no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
2003 Audi RS6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2003 Audi RS6, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Audi RS6 has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Suspension
5Fuel system, gasoline
3Power train
1Fuel system, other
1Electrical system
1Tires
1Electronic stability control
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 31 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 Audi RS6 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
Electrical system
Risk. A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 suspension complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
10under 30k miles30under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other RS6 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 RS6 median. How we score
'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Audi RS6 safety ratings
2003 Audi RS6 4-DR. 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
In owners' words
What RS6 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI RS6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND BACK SHOCKS ABSORBER, THE TUBING AND THE VALVE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI RS6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING…
DRC UNIT (SHOCK/SUSPENSION UNIT) IN VEHICLE IS PROBLEMATIC AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE THAT AUDI HAS NOT ATTENDED TO. *TR
Own a 2003 RS6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.