NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2003 Audi S6, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI S6.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
2 recalls.
Date: 2011-05-03. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-03-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
88 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 25 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 18 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
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| WHEELS | 5 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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10243930
Date: 2023-10-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
10198567
Date: 2021-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
10184530
Date: 2020-04-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
10166284
Date: 2019-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
10127856
Date: 2017-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
10155644
Date: 2017-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
10128350
Date: 2017-05-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
10128222
Date: 2017-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
10123650
Date: 2015-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
10123656
Date: 2015-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to neutralize the remainin