NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003

Audi RS 6 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints for the Audi RS 6, covering model year 2003. Suspension is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
43 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2003)

top component: Suspension (31 complaints)
latest recall 11V267000 (reported May 3, 2011)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Audi RS 6 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 43 complaints are for the 2003 model year.

Audi RS 6 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Audi RS 6 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2003	43	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Audi RS 6 components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Suspension is the component named most often, in 31 complaints (72.1% of all 43), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (5) and Power Train (3).

Components named most often in Audi RS 6 complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in Audi RS 6 complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Suspension	31	72.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline	5	11.6%
Power Train	3	7.0%
Electrical System	1	2.3%
Electronic Stability Control	1	2.3%
Fuel System, Other	1	2.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	2.3%
Tires	1	2.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Audi RS 6 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RS 6, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2003.

2 recall campaigns

Audi RS 6 recall campaigns covering each model year
2003: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 11V267000
Reported May 3, 2011
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model year 2003
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.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 04V133000
Reported Mar 18, 2004
Electrical System
Model year 2003
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.
Consequence:
A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Audi RS 6 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Audi RS 6 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Audi RS 6, covering model year 2003. The most recent, 11V267000, was reported on May 3, 2011 and is filed under “Fuel system, other”.

What is the most common Audi RS 6 complaint?

Suspension is the component named most often: 31 complaints, or 72.1% of all 43. Fuel System, Gasoline (5) and Power Train (3) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Audi RS 6?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Audi dealer.

How many Audi RS 6 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 43 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Audi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Audi VIN decoder with every Audi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Audi A4 1995–2024 · 27 recalls · 2,893 complaints
Audi A6 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 1,656 complaints
Audi Q5 2008–2026 · 33 recalls · 1,337 complaints
Audi Q7 2007–2026 · 32 recalls · 1,042 complaints
Audi A3 2001–2025 · 20 recalls · 728 complaints
Audi S4 1995–2022 · 15 recalls · 560 complaints
Audi A5 2008–2026 · 19 recalls · 325 complaints
Audi TT 2000–2023 · 12 recalls · 319 complaints

All Audi models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.