2003 Audi A4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 24%of 210 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Audi A4, 24% of the 210 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had problem with my car's coils and fuel pump and learned recently that these components were under recall yet I was never notified of this. Does the manufacturer or dealer have an obligation to notify owners of recalls? I have paid a mechanic to replace these parts and would have taken to dealer if told of recall. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10450896, filed 2012-03, 50,000 miles“Fuel pump failure. While driving. Suddenly without power. Fortunately was able to pull over to the side of the road. 2003 Audi A4, which has had recall notices on it for exactly this issue. Yet when I talk to the dealer about it, they say my VIN isn't one of the ones impacted so it's not covered. It's exactly the model year and model and the exact problem they've admitted. But now in a documented case, they are refusing to cover the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10410957, filed 2011-07, 69,000 miles“I own a 2003 Audi A4. I can not refuel the car with the opw model 12vw nozzle. The nozzle shuts off immediately and spills gas back out onto the car and person fueling the car. All other opw models and other makes of nozzles work normally. This is causing more of a problem in my area lately because most new gas stations use this nozzle and as old nozzles are being replaced, they use the opw 12vw.”
NHTSA complaint #10138956, filed 2005-10, 5,000 miles“I purchased a brand new 03 Audi a4t quattro in june of 03. The dealer is great and thank god they value their customers because my car has given them alot practice on everything. I think germany sent us a dud! …”
NHTSA complaint #10185923, filed 2007-03, 52,125 miles“Audi A4 2003, the clutch failed at 30,000 miles, but Audi refused to fix the problem until it was completely undrivable. I had to pay out of pocket because it was categorized as wear and tear, thus not covered by Audi's least. The electrical system and the fuel pump also failed and needed to be replaced. The jack broke while changing a flat tire and I was told that this had happened to other Audi owners, but still had to pay the damage to the plastic siding out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10174279, filed 2006-11, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V375000Aug 28, 2007On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an…Covers: Audi A4 2003, Volkswagen Passat 2003, Audi A6 2003
- 06V017000Jan 23, 2006On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components…Covers: Audi A4 2003, Volkswagen Passat 2003, Audi A6 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10123656Dec 10, 2015Supersedes 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…
- 10119940Mar 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may…
- 10228314Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10224993Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10221966Jun 21, 2013The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
- 10123591Jun 21, 2013Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and…
- 10015098Apr 12, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement. Update.
- 10012766Feb 15, 2005Fuel injectors, unnecessary replacement.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 16% |
| 2011 | 2 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 5% |
| 2004 | 56 | 30% |
| 2003 | 51 | 24% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Audi A4
43 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology