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2003 Audi S6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2003 Audi S6, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
2
owner complaints to NHTSA
15
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2003 Audi S6

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 11V267000 Reported 5,992 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    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.

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 04V133000 Reported 172,866 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

    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…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Audi S6 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 176,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2003 Audi S6. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle in the driveway, gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was then repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number:”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2026 · Fuel system, other

“Pursuant to outstanding recall repair: Fuel tank leaks substantially when filled over 1/2 tank. Zimbrick Audi of Madison, WI confirms symptom, and confirms that fuel tank needs to be replaced pursuant”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Audi S6 (S6 Avant). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15 mpg
City / Highway13 / 19
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Station Wagons
Engine8 cyl, 4.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)

Compare Audi S6 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S6 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1992 Audi S610
1993 Audi S610
1994 Audi S620
1995 Audi S6220
1996 Audi S611
1997 Audi S601
1998 Audi S611
1999 Audi S610
2000 Audi S610
2001 Audi S611
2002 Audi S627
2003 Audi S622
2004 Audi S610
2007 Audi S621
2008 Audi S622
2009 Audi S630
2010 Audi S621
2011 Audi S620
2013 Audi S6342
2014 Audi S6320
2015 Audi S625
2016 Audi S6219
2017 Audi S625
2018 Audi S614
2020 Audi S662
2021 Audi S6100
2022 Audi S644
2023 Audi S610
2024 Audi S610
2025 Audi S613

Checking a specific 2003 Audi S6

How do I know if my 2003 Audi S6 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 S6; 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

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.