2003 Audi Audi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:sidewall (1) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2010-05-01 · SA-28F2 J1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 some deterioration in performance. in some cases, a malfun
Electrical System:software 2010-03-24 · TSB-00-10-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 is included. *pe
Electrical System:software 2009-05-13 · TSB-01-09-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle sp
Electrical System:software 2008-12-15 · TSB-01-08-33 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2008-11-19 · TSB-44-08-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-02-26 · 20036582 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
loses power or will not move after stop. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-12-21 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter · 79,000 mi“a hard turn and quick acceleration to avoid an accident lead to power failure to the wheels, and the check engine light came on. i brought the car to the dealership and the code read "slipping torque converter" the car had only 79,000 miles at the time of this occurrence. thankfully no one was injured. audi repair facility told me the torque conver…”
2003-10-12 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System“my 2003 audi all road has a continual pull to the right. it will not drive straight for more than 5-8 seconds at a time, on most road surfaces. i have taken the car in for repairs four times in 3400 miles. each time the car was out of alignment and had to be adjusted. the service manager suggests that the car is performing to factory specifications…”
2003-10-02 · Tires:sidewall · 5,500 mi“the sidewall ruptured on a goodyear wrangler f1, 225/55r17 tire. *jb…”
2003-08-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“while driving, the vehicle experienced an explosion and check engine light illuminated and there were loud noises coming from under the vehicle and parts of the vehicle were on the ground. the car then was towed to the dealership, and they claimed the vehicle was involved in some type of impact which caused the explosion to occur, and audi was not …”
2003-06-17 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“the blinding bright headlights on some new cars are dangerous. i flash my brights at them thinking that is the problem. if car manufacturers continue to put them on new cars, will they be liable for accidents caused by the blinding light? *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.