2003 Audi S6 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Audi S6.

20022007
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2003 Audi S6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Fuel System

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Audi S6.

Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2003 Audi S6

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,992 vehicles.

11V267000Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
~5,992 affected

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 S6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2003 Audi S6 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Audi S6 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Audi S6?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2003 Audi S6 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,992 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2003 Audi S6?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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