2003 Audi S6: common problems and reliability
An average S6 year.
2 owner complaints, most about fuel system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2003 S6?The 2003 Audi S6 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and other.
Safety record for the 2003 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2003 Audi S6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S6 years only. How we score it
Is 2003 a good year for the S6?
Across the 15 S6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2010) to 42 (2013). With 2 complaints, the 2003 S6 sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2003 S6
fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 11V267000VOLKSWAGEN 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.
electrical system
Campaign 04V133000ON 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S6. See the full S6 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S6 listings typically run $19,298–$37,790.
Other S6 model years
Compare every S6 year side by side to see how 2003 ranks against the rest.
Compare the S6 against its rivals
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