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2003 AUDI RS6
2 Recalls for 2003 AUDI RS6
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-03 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 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. 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. |
| 2004-03-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 AUDI RS6
| Date | Component |
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42 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 AUDI RS6
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-13 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 11161163 | |||
| 2017-12-27 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11056824 | |||
| 2014-09-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10631040 | |||
| 2013-08-23 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10536854 | |||
| 2011-08-12 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10419249 | |||
| 2011-08-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10418252 | |||
| 2010-11-01 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10363614 | |||
| 2010-10-08 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10359605 | |||
| 2010-10-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10360848 | |||
| 2010-10-13 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10360285 | |||
| 2009-01-09 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10254395 | |||
| 2008-08-19 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10238820 | |||
| 2008-08-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10236975 | |||
| 2008-06-12 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10230833 | |||
| 2008-06-12 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10230798 | |||
| 2008-06-26 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10232433 | |||
| 2008-06-24 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10232120 | |||
| 2008-05-29 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10229179 | |||
| 2008-05-16 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10227992 | |||
| 2008-05-03 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10226559 | |||
| 2008-05-06 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10226871 | |||
| 2008-05-02 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10226516 | |||
| 2008-05-01 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10226445 | |||
| 2008-05-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10226757 | |||
| 2008-04-20 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10225154 | |||
| 2008-03-26 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10222430 | |||
| 2008-03-26 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:REAR | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10222403 | |||
| 2008-04-10 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10224147 | |||
| 2008-04-08 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10223691 | |||
| 2008-04-11 |
SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10224238 | |||
| 2008-01-30 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10216467 | |||
| 2007-12-04 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10210823 | |||
| 2007-06-25 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10194163 | |||
| 2007-06-17 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10193547 | |||
| 2007-06-16 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10193506 | |||
| 2007-06-15 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 10193484 | |||
| 2006-07-26 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10163499 | |||
| 2006-06-20 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10160308 | |||
| 2006-06-20 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10160259 | |||
| 2006-06-20 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10160248 | |||
| 2004-06-24 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10078750 | |||
| 2004-05-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10074187 |
0 Investigations for 2003 AUDI RS6
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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38 Service Alerts for 2003 AUDI RS6
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-01-09 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-04-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-09-05 | 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, Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-20 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-29 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-28 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-28 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-03 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-03 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-03 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-05-29 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-25 | 160000 STRUCTURE
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-25 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-07-31 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-03 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-05-10 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-19 | 200000 WHEELS
This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-03-24 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-19 | 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-02-11 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-02-11 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-05-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-05-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-09-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-09-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-09-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-08-07 | 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 ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-05-13 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-02-26 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-05-29 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-07-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT. TO INCLUDE AUDI RS6 2004. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-07-26 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL, INSTALLING SPECIAL REQUIREMENT WARNING STICKER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-12-09 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-12-15 | 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-11-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OIL LEAKS FROM UPPER ENGINE AREAS, DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2003 AUDI RS6
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