2003 AUDI RS6
2 recalls, 51 complaints - 62 TSBs
11V267000 May 3, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
04V133000 Mar 18, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 1-80... Read more
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 24 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jul 25, 2023
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
I had to transport a friend from a hospital and because of his surjury had to have him sit in the front passenger seat. I looked in the Driver manual to locate the passenger air bag shut off switch, " there is not a switch to be found. The instruction in the Driver Manual states to place anyone havi... Read more
TIRES
Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 13, 2018
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. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH. IT BLEW OFF AND W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2017
Incident date: Dec 14, 2017
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. I CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA (AOA) THEY HAD ME TAKE THE CAR TO AUSTIN NORTH AUDI DEALER FOR CONFIRMATION AND TAKING PHOTOS. AFTER THE DEALER CONFIR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 5, 2014
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 NEE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 23, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2013
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 REPAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 12, 2011
Incident date: Feb 28, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS RESULTED IN NEEDING TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: Jan 15, 2011
TRANSMISSION WOULD OCCASIONALLY SLIP TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC I HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AS I COULDN'T ACCELERATE. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE CAR THAT HAS MUCH MORE POWER THAN MOST VEHICLES SO UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS ACCELERATION SHOULD BE QUICK & FAST. THIS FIRST STARTED WITH ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 1, 2010
Incident date: Oct 30, 2010
2003 AUDI RS6 (A6 4.2 V8 BITURBO) FUEL TANK DEFECT: THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO MY 2003 AUDI RS6 SEDAN. AFTER NOTICING A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR IN MY GARAGE THE MORNING AFTER FILLING UP SAID CAR, I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER TO HAVE THE CAR INSPECTED AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 17, 2010
Incident date: Oct 5, 2009
AFTER FILING THE GAS TANK THERE IS GAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. MECHANIC SUSPECTS THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 13, 2010
Incident date: Sep 20, 2010
FUEL TANK LEAK- THE PLASTIC ROLL OVER VALVE OF THE FUEL TANK CRACKS AND LEAKS FUEL. I AM NOW ON MY 4TH GAS TANK SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR NEW IN JAN/04. THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED ON EACH INCIDENT. THE REPAIR IS A SIGNIFICANT REPAIR JOB DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL TANK. M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 8, 2010
Incident date: Mar 17, 2009
I WOULD SMELL FUEL WHENEVER FILLED TANK ABOVE 3/4TH'S. HAD PERSONAL MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT, DETERMINED IT WAS THE ROLL OVER VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK. CALLED AUDI OF AMERICA, WHICH STATED VEHICLE WAS STILL COVERED UNDER CPO WARRANTY. BROUGHT TO AUDI DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND RELATED PARTS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 9, 2009
Incident date: Nov 22, 2008
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
SUSPENSION
Aug 19, 2008
Incident date: Aug 14, 2008
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2003 AUDI RS6 WITH REPEAT SUSPENSION FAILURES STEMMING FROM AUDI'S DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC). THE SYSTEM FIRST BEGINS LOSING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, THEN SLOWLY LEAKS THE FLUID OUT OF THE LINKED DAMPER SYSTEM UNTIL THE CAR IS IN EFFECT RIDING ON THE SPRINGS WITH INADEQUATE DAMPER C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 5, 2008
Incident date: Aug 4, 2008
AUDI RS6 DYNAMIC RESPONSE CONTROL (SUSPENSION/STRUTS/HYDRAULICS) FAILURE AFTER 80 MILES. FAILURE FIRST TIME IN 28K MILE CAR. BASED ON NATIONAL SURVEY, AUDI IS RUNNING A 50% OR GREATER FAILURE RATE IN THIS CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THIS EXPENSIVE CAR AND IS NOT PAYING FOR REPLACEMENTS NOR REDESIGNING. ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 23, 2008
THE DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) FAILED IN MY CAR, AND I UNDERSTAND IT FREQUENTLY FAILS IN THIS TYPE OF CAR. IT HAS JUMPY HANDLING AND SIDESTEPPING OVER BUMPS ON THE INTERSTATE. ROUNDING CURVES AT SPEED OVER EXPANSION JOINTS IS PLAIN DANGEROUS WHEN THE DRC FAILS. THE CAR BOUNCES, WHEELS LOSE CONTACT ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI RS6. THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE NEAR THE FUEL TANK, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE SMELL IS NOTICEABLE USUALLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR MECHANIC AT THIS TIME. T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
MY SHOCKS AND CENTRAL CONTROL VALVES LEAK FLUID WHICH CAUSES INSTABILITY IN THE SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM. THE FLUID LEAKS OFF REDUCING THE SYSTEM PRESSURES WITHIN THE SHOCK SYSTEM SUCH THAT STABILITY IS EFFECTED WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, EXCESSIVE LEANING AROUND CORNERS, TRAMMING WHEN ENCOUNTERING GROOVING I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2008
Incident date: Jun 3, 2008
2003 AUDI RS6. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW AND OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS HAVE HAD SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURES ON 3 OF THE 4 CORNERS. LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SHOCK HAVE EACH FAILED ONCE AND THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK HAS FAILED 4 TIMES. THIS VEHICLE HAS ACCUMULATED LESS THAN 16,500 MILES AS OF 6/12/2008. THE MOST R... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2008
Incident date: Mar 26, 2008
COMPLETE DE-PRESSURIZED OF THE DRC SYSTEM. SUCH A FAILURE CAUSES THE SUSPENSION TO "BOUNCE" UNSAFELY WHILE ON THE ROAD. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 16, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
I HAVE AN AUDI RS6 AND MY DRC AND TRANSMISSION IS ACTING UP. I HEARD IT IS A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF AUDIS. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 6, 2008
Incident date: Jan 10, 2008
PURCHASED CAR USED AT 48K MILES (2003 AUDI RS6). BY A 52K MILES CHECK UP THE AUDI DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) SUSPENSION SYSTEM WAS DEEMED DEFECTIVE REQUIRING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. IT WAS REPLACED WITH AN AFTERMARKET COIL OVER SUSPENSION BECAUSE OF FACTORY COST TO REPLACE THE DRC. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 5, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
A "BANGING" RATTLE FROM UNDER THE CAR WAS MY FIRST AND ONLY SYMPTOM. FAILED TWICE AFTER THAT BUT WITHOUT SYMPTOMS; IT WAS DISCOVERED BY DEALER INSPECTION. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT FREQUENCY AND COST OF THIS FAILURE & SUBSEQUENT REPAIR(S). *TR
SUSPENSION
May 3, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
DRC SUSPENSION FAILURE RESULTED IN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR
SUSPENSION
May 2, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
DANGEROUS NATURE OF THE HANDLING WHILE DRIVING AS THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT IS OF HIGH CONCERN THE TWITCHY HANDLING AND SIDESTEPPING OVER BUMPS ON THE INTERSTATE. ROUNDING CURVES AT SPEED OVER EXPANSION JOINTS IS PLAIN DANGEROUS WHEN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM (DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL - DRC) FAIL... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 1, 2008
Incident date: Mar 15, 2008
I OWN AN AUDI RS6 AND RECENTLY MY CAR'S SUSPENSION IN PARTICULAR THE SHOCKS FAILED. THE SYSTEM IS CALLED DRC AND USES HYDRAULIC SHOCKS THAT ARE CROSS CONNECTED THROUGH CENTRAL VALVES. WHEN ANY OF THEM LEAK OR FAIL THE OPPOSITE SHOCK WILL HAVE NO OR REDUCED PRESSURE AND FAIL TOO. WHEN THE SHOCKS S... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 20, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
AUTOMOBILE IS A TOP OF THE LINE 2003 AUDI RS6. THE SUSPENSION IS KNOWN AS DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) WHICH HAS LOUD CLUNKING UPON CORNERING AND FEELS QUITE LOOSE. I AM A AUTO ENTHUSIAST AND AMATEUR MECHANIC AND AUDI CLUB MEMBER. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THESE CARS AND MOST OF THE TIME AUDI MECHAN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
THE DRC FAILS. ORIGINALLY THE CAR FELT SLIPPERY ON OCCASIONS. NOT ALWAYS. DEALER NEVER FOUND ANYTHING. ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THEN THEY SAID THE SHOCKS WERE LEAKING AND THE DRC IS OUT IN THE FRONT AND THE REST OF THEM WILL GO BAD TOO. COST IS AT LEAST $2,900 AND COULD GO UP TO OVER $6,000 IF THEY... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
THE DRC FAILS. ORIGINALLY THE CAR FELT SLIPPERY ON OCCASIONS. NOT ALWAYS. DEALER NEVER FOUND ANYTHING. ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THEN THEY SAID THE SHOCKS WERE LEAKING AND THE DRC IS OUT IN THE FRONT AND THE REST OF THEM WILL GO BAD TOO. COST IS AT LEAST $2,900 AND COULD GO UP TO OVER $6,000 IF THEY... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
THE DRC FAILS. ORIGINALLY THE CAR FELT SLIPPERY ON OCCASIONS. NOT ALWAYS. DEALER NEVER FOUND ANYTHING. ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THEN THEY SAID THE SHOCKS WERE LEAKING AND THE DRC IS OUT IN THE FRONT AND THE REST OF THEM WILL GO BAD TOO. COST IS AT LEAST $2,900 AND COULD GO UP TO OVER $6,000 IF THEY... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
MY 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS SUFFERED ITS 5TH DRC FAILURE IN 4 YEARS AS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ONCE AGAIN LEAKED FLUID OUT RESULTING IN DANGEROUSLY IMPROPER HANDLING. IF I HADN'T KNOWN WHAT WAS HAPPENING IT COULD CAUSE ONE TO THINK THAT THE RACE TUNED SUSPENSION WAS WORKING AND THAT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IN THI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
MY 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS SUFFERED ITS 5TH DRC FAILURE IN 4 YEARS AS FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ONCE AGAIN LEAKED FLUID OUT RESULTING IN DANGEROUSLY IMPROPER HANDLING. IF I HADN'T KNOWN WHAT WAS HAPPENING IT COULD CAUSE ONE TO THINK THAT THE RACE TUNED SUSPENSION WAS WORKING AND THAT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IN THI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
DRC SYSTEM FAILED RESULTING IN A DE-PRESSURIZED SUSPENSION SYSTEM . *TR
SUSPENSION
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2003 AUDI RS6 IN JAN/04, AND HAVE KEPT IT METICULOUS MAINTAINED BY THE DEALERSHIP ACCORDING TO THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS. I HAD A MAJOR SUSPENSION ISSUE WITH ALL SHOCKS GOING OUT AND RELATED PUMPS AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND DETERMINED THAT MANY OTH... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 15, 2007
DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) IS THE SUSPENSION USED ON HIGH-END AUDI SPORTS CARS (USUALLY THE R DESIGNATION OF THE AUDI SERIES: RS4, RS6, R8) IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE R SERIES IS A LOWER VOLUME PRODUCTION (THERE ARE LESS THAN 1,200 RS6'S IN THE US) HOWEVER THE UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 15, 2007
DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) IS THE SUSPENSION USED ON HIGH-END AUDI SPORTS CARS (USUALLY THE R DESIGNATION OF THE AUDI SERIES: RS4, RS6, R8) IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE R SERIES IS A LOWER VOLUME PRODUCTION (THERE ARE LESS THAN 1,200 RS6'S IN THE US) HOWEVER THE UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 15, 2007
DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) IS THE SUSPENSION USED ON HIGH-END AUDI SPORTS CARS (USUALLY THE R DESIGNATION OF THE AUDI SERIES: RS4, RS6, R8) IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE R SERIES IS A LOWER VOLUME PRODUCTION (THERE ARE LESS THAN 1,200 RS6'S IN THE US) HOWEVER THE UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 15, 2007
DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) IS THE SUSPENSION USED ON HIGH-END AUDI SPORTS CARS (USUALLY THE R DESIGNATION OF THE AUDI SERIES: RS4, RS6, R8) IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE R SERIES IS A LOWER VOLUME PRODUCTION (THERE ARE LESS THAN 1,200 RS6'S IN THE US) HOWEVER THE UNPREDICTABLE AND DANGEROUS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 30, 2008
Incident date: Jan 29, 2008
MY 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS A DRC ISSUE, WHICH INVOLVES MY SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING FLUID AND IS CREATING A BOUNCING EFFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. THE VEHICLE HAS AN UNEASY AND UNSAFE FEEL AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, ALMOST LIKE THE CAR IS ON ICE SKATES AND MEANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. AFTER READIN... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 30, 2008
Incident date: Jan 29, 2008
MY 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS A DRC ISSUE, WHICH INVOLVES MY SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING FLUID AND IS CREATING A BOUNCING EFFECT THAT IS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. THE VEHICLE HAS AN UNEASY AND UNSAFE FEEL AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, ALMOST LIKE THE CAR IS ON ICE SKATES AND MEANDERING ALL OVER THE ROAD. AFTER READIN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 4, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION ("DRC") SYSTEM. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jun 25, 2007
Incident date: Apr 4, 2007
AUDI RS6 SUSPENSION DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) KNOWN FOR LEAKING, AND CAUSING UNPREDICTABLE HANDLING OVER UNEVEN TERRAIN.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jun 17, 2007
Incident date: Jun 7, 2007
DRC SUSPENSION LEAK - REQUIRED TWO TRIPS TO DEALER TO FIX IT DUE TO BAD VALVE INSTALLED THE FIRST TIME - DRC WAS AUDI'S SUSPENSION THAT WAS ON THE RS6 AND RS4 CARS. THESE APPEARED TO BE PROBLEMS WITH THE SYSTEM IN TERMS OF # OF FAILURES ,AND IF THE DEALERS COULD ADEQUATELY FIX THE PROBLEM, THE CA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 16, 2007
Incident date: Dec 30, 2004
THE DRC (DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL) SUSPENSION ON THE 2003 AUDI RS6 HAS FAILED TWICE. THE ONLY SYMPTOM WAS A BANGING UNDERCARRIAGE RATTLE, BUT OTHERS HAD HANDLING PROBLEMS. DRC FAILURE WAS RAMPANT AS A SUBJECT FOR THREADS ON OWNER FORUMS, AND IT WAS THE SUBJECT OF AN ARTICLE IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jun 15, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
FAILURE OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM OF THE 2003 AUDI RS6, FEBRUARY 2006, THE REPAIR TOOK 3 MONTHSED AND THE CAR WAS STILL NOT BACK TO NORMAL. AUDI CLAIMS THIS PROBLEM WITH LEAKAGE FROM THE DRC SYSTEM WAS RARE, BUT IN FACTWAS BECOMING QUITE COMMON. *AK
SUSPENSION
Jul 26, 2006
Incident date: May 25, 2006
FAILURE OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, YIELDING ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS AND DEPRESSIONS. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SYSTEM CALLED "DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL" (AKA DRC) WHICH IS A FLUID-FILLED SYSTEM TO CONTROL SHOCK ABSORBER MOVEMENTS, BUT THE SHOCKS LEAK THE FLUID RESULTING IN FAILURE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Mar 17, 2004
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A FAMILY VACATION TO NASHVILLE TN FROM MILWAUKEE, AND I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS VERY BOUNCY. I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE EXTRA WEIGHT OF THE LUGGAGE IN THE TRUNK, BUT AS THE VACATION WENT ON, THE BOUNCE GOT WORSE. BY THE TIME WE WERE H... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2006
2003 AUDI RS6 - SUSPENSION FAILURE - SYSTEM LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTING IN A VERY UNSTABLE RIDE. REPAIR ATTEMPTED BY AUDI MANY TIMES FROM JAN TO JUNE, AND AFTER TOO MUCH LEG WORK ON MY PART THEY ALMOST FIXED IT. THE CAR IS BETTER, BUT NOT NORMAL, AND THIS HAS AFFECTED MANY RS6'S, AND IS A VERY... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jan 15, 2006
2003 AUDI RS6 - SUSPENSION FAILURE - SYSTEM LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID RESULTING IN A VERY UNSTABLE RIDE. REPAIR ATTEMPTED BY AUDI MANY TIMES FROM JAN TO JUNE, AND AFTER TOO MUCH LEG WORK ON MY PART THEY ALMOST FIXED IT. THE CAR IS BETTER, BUT NOT NORMAL, AND THIS HAS AFFECTED MANY RS6'S, AND IS A VERY... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SUSPENSION WAS NOT PRESSURIZED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE LEANS DURING TURNS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SUSPENSION, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 7/18/2006 - *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 24, 2004
Incident date: Jan 3, 2003
VEHICLE HAS ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. BEEN IN SHOP 4 TIMES; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VERIFIED BY 2 DEALERS. COMPANY REFUSES TO MAKE GOOD ON WARRANTY ITEMS. REPLACED 4 TIRES; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 AUDI RS6
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Premium | $4,750 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 AUDI RS6
62 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
A0023742052680_4
Oct 4, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
A0021482021205_6
Jun 25, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
A0021482021205_6
Jun 25, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
A941791 2012749-
Jul 31, 2017
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
A171782 2010043-
May 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
ATE-17-05
Mar 3, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified
A441662 2010334-
Oct 19, 2016
200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
SB-01-15-29
Jul 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL
00147020392061
Dec 10, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
00147020392061
Dec 10, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
00147020392061
Dec 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
00147020392061
Dec 10, 2014
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
44145520103346
Oct 21, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Tightening wheel bolts
Edition106
Oct 6, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
Edition96
Jul 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical bulletins and updates
001465201173210
Jul 15, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
001465201173210
Jul 15, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
AUD4927ENG
Jul 10, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
Edition92
Jun 30, 2014
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
Edition89
Jun 9, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
Edition89
Jun 9, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
37 14 31 2013002
Jun 3, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
37 14 31 2013002
Jun 3, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
37 14 31 2013002
Jun 3, 2014
103240 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS
As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
37143120130025
Jun 3, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ATF pan leaks
37 13 07 2033658
May 29, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
37143020036586
May 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
37 14 30 2003658
May 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of El
37 14 30 2003658
May 28, 2014
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of El
Update91i8
May 13, 2014
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
TSB-44-13-46
Dec 9, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE
44134620103345
Dec 9, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Tightening wheel bolts
Edition53
Sep 16, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
131020182884
Sep 5, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,
Edition45
Jul 22, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
Edition42
Jul 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Audi Elsa Newsletter
01130920147538
Jun 21, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
01130920147538
Jun 21, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
01130920147538
Jun 21, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
134120253033
Jun 20, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
37 13 07 2033658
May 29, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition.
37-13-07
May 29, 2013
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AUDI: SOME VEHICLES MAY LACK POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP DUE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. *JS
133520253032
Apr 25, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
1335201004313
Jan 9, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
SA-28F2 J1
May 1, 2010
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE
SA-28F2 J1
May 1, 2010
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE
TSB-00-10-02
Mar 24, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DETAILING THE GENERAL PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT A SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ANY TSB OR REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE (RVU). TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
SA-43A8
Sep 1, 2009
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
AUDI: DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL SUSPENSION SERVICE. SOME RS6 CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKS WITH THE DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) SUSPENSION SYSTEM. WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SHOCKS AND VALIDATE THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY OF THE DRC SUS
SA-43A8
Sep 1, 2009
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
AUDI: DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL SUSPENSION SERVICE. SOME RS6 CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKS WITH THE DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) SUSPENSION SYSTEM. WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SHOCKS AND VALIDATE THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY OF THE DRC SUS
SA-43A8
Sep 1, 2009
020000 SUSPENSION
AUDI: DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL SUSPENSION SERVICE. SOME RS6 CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKS WITH THE DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC) SUSPENSION SYSTEM. WILL INSTALL IMPROVED SHOCKS AND VALIDATE THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY OF THE DRC SUS
TSB-24-09-16
Aug 7, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. DTCS RELATED TO THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND FUEL TRIM FAULTS CAN BE RELATED TO (
TSB-01-09-06
May 13, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM), OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SVM IS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (RE-PROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN AUDI VEHICLES. THIS SYSTEM USES T
TSB-01-08-33
Dec 15, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT(SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ITS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (REPROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN ALL AUDI VEHICLES. *PE
TSB-44-08-14
Nov 19, 2008
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE
TSB-24-08-04
Feb 11, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. MODELS S4, S4 CABRIOLET, ALLROAD, RS6, & R8. *PE
TSB-24-08-04
Feb 11, 2008
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. MODELS S4, S4 CABRIOLET, ALLROAD, RS6, & R8. *PE
20036582
Feb 26, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB
20056243
Feb 26, 2007
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB
0402
Nov 2, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OIL LEAKS FROM UPPER ENGINE AREAS, DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES. *TT
0301
Jul 26, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. TO INCLUDE AUDI RS6 2004. *TT
0302
Jul 26, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL, INSTALLING SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WARNING STICKER. *TT
AUDI RS6 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUDI RS6 across all model years (2003, 2003).
2
Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths