Worst 2003 Audi A6 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Gasoline Fuel System
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Audi A6.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 4 | 84,002 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | 1 | 79,105 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 42,949 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | — | — | 6,750 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 Audi A6
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,992 vehicles.
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 THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
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2003 Audi A6 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Audi A6 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2003 Audi A6?
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Does the 2003 Audi A6 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi A6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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