2003 Audi RS6 problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Audi RS6. Suspension is the most reported problem area, at 75% of complaints. After that come fuel system (14%) and transmission (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 75% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 19 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 48 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 42,000 miles. For suspension specifically, the median reported mileage is about 38,000 miles (37 complaints with mileage).
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
On star system warning lights illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed different battery. It worked fine for a couple of months, then the warning lights came on again. It has happened five (5) times. The consumer took the vehicle to two(2) different dealers.
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.
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 -
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 dangerous system failure.
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 needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.