2003 Audi RS6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Audi RS6, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Audi RS6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
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.
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Electrical system
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.
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…
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Audi RS6 have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,373 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2023 · Fuel system, other
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2018 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Audi RS 6 (RS6). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Checking a specific 2003 Audi RS6
How do I know if my 2003 Audi RS6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Audi RS6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V133000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.