2003 Audi A6 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,695miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Audi A6, 2% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,695 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 30 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained back and shoulder pain.”
NHTSA complaint #10092797, filed 2004-09, 5,695 milesRelated recalls
- 02V275000Oct 9, 2002On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3-spoke sport steering wheels, it is possible that the igniter for the driver's side air bag may not have been…Covers: Audi A6 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10161273Jun 7, 2019This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2017 | 6 | 30% |
| 2016 | 8 | 16% |
| 2015 | 4 | 18% |
| 2014 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 18 | 35% |
| 2012 | 15 | 25% |
| 2011 | 12 | 57% |
| 2010 | 11 | 65% |
| 2009 | 17 | 81% |
| 2008 | 49 | 69% |
| 2007 | 32 | 60% |
| 2006 | 40 | 60% |
| 2005 | 43 | 47% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 8% |
| 2001 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Audi A6
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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