2003 Audi Quattro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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
What owners report
2010-06-10 · Visibility · 35,000 mi“failed windshield wiper bearings. replace with new. my wife's 2005 quatro is doing the same thing [xxx]! they just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. the bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. audi says happens in cold climates. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of informati…”
2010-02-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 65,000 mi“i had two 2003 audi a-6 quattros. both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..one cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..i think you should check into vw problems with cat conv and torque converters. *tr…”
2009-07-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 42,530 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. the contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. the dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 42,530.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.