2003 Audi Cabriolet problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Structure (1) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
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 2010-08-01 · SAC-28F2-REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information. models a4/cabriolet; tt; a3; a8; a6; s4; allroad; rs4; q7;
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-05-23 · Structure · 50,000 mi“i purchased an audi because i thought i was buying quality. i have a broken hing on my glove box that rarely is used (est $450), oil leak from a cam shaft chain adjuster seal (est $517), broken trunk bin (est $675), and now a radio that doesn't work and audi wants ($1,900) so i can get radio reception. i am shocked these items have already worn o…”
2011-01-11 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 65,000 mi“i have a 2003 audi a4 cabriolet 3.0 with cvs transmission. i have replaced one transmission at a cost of over 7,500 dollars. the car only had 65,000 miles on it and had always been maintained by audi dealership in toronto , canada. the dealer tried to get out of paying for the repair and after several arguments only partially covered the costs. …”
2010-07-16 · Visibility · 29,000 mi“2003 audi a4 cabrio. very low mileage, low use. rear window delaminates from canvas roof, rain water comes in & shorts electrical system. *tr…”
2006-05-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery“when this cars gas tank goes below a half tank, the gas chamber does not allow gas to flow into the tank. for some reason,the gas pump releases or worse the fuel overflows. the safety or risk here is that one can get stranded, be in a strange town, far from home late at night, without the ability to fill the tank. i have reported this problem …”
2003-11-13 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · 250 mi“2003 audi a4 cabriolet steering was extremely noisy from date of purchase on. gradually got worse. steering column was replaced by audi service 3 times to no avail. at one point, a total failure of the power steering caused dangerous driving conditions. audi mechanics and dealer admitted to faulty power steering in some a4 cabriolet models but …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.