2003 Audi Rs6 problems, complaints & recalls

2023-07-25 · Fuel System, Other · 139,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2003 audi rs6. the contact stated that after adding fuel to the vehicle, he noticed that fuel had leaked, and there was a puddle of fuel on the ground on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred routinely when adding fuel in the vehicle. the deal…”

2018-12-13 · Tires

“this was not a blizzak lm-25. it was a blizzak lm-60. twice within a year, i've had my rear tire tread completely separate from the beads, splitting all the way around on the inner and outer sidewalls. the first time was on the passenger rear while driving on the freeway at 75 mph. it blew off and went rolling beside and behind the vehicle off to t…”

2017-12-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi

“fuel tank leak from tip over valve. there is a recall on it. audi recall 20l8/jy was performed on 5/16/2012. but the valve started leaking again recently. i called audi of america (aoa) they had me take the car to austin north audi dealer for confirmation and taking photos. after the dealer confirmation they denied my request to cover the fuel ta…”

2014-09-05 · Suspension · 97,000 mi

“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. …”

2013-08-23 · Suspension · 97,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi rs6. the contact stated that while driving over a bump at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle bounced violently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the hydraulic system was leaking. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under a v…”

2011-08-12 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 73,256 mi

“check engine light came on. investigation revealed that the torque converter was malfunctioning. this resulted in needing to replace the torque converter. *tr…”

2011-08-09 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 50,000 mi

“transmission would occasionally slip to such an extent that when merging into traffic i had to pull to the shoulder as i couldn't accelerate. this is an expensive car that has much more power than most vehicles so under normal operations acceleration should be quick & fast. this first started with only 35~40,000 miles on the car. all rs6 owners be…”

2010-11-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 65,870 mi

“2003 audi rs6 (a6 4.2 v8 biturbo) fuel tank defect: this complaint is in regard to my 2003 audi rs6 sedan. after noticing a strong smell of fuel and fuel vapor in my garage the morning after filling up said car, i immediately took my vehicle to my local audi dealer to have the car inspected and determine the cause of the problem. i have been n…”

2010-10-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 90,000 mi

“after filing the gas tank there is gas leaking on the driver's side in front of the rear tire. mechanic suspects the fuel tank rollover valve. *tr…”

2010-10-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 132,000 mi

“fuel tank leak- the plastic roll over valve of the fuel tank cracks and leaks fuel. i am now on my 4th gas tank since i have owned the car new in jan/04. the gas tank was replaced as recommended on each incident. the repair is a significant repair job due to the location of the fuel tank. my first repair was at 47k miles, second repair at …”