2003 Audi A6 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Audi A6, 9% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles.
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.
“- the contact owns a 2003 2003 Audi A6 quarto. While driving 65mph on the highway the contact heard a low bumping sound. The vehicle then started to pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and they informed the contact that both front tires steel belts were completely shredded. The road conditions were clear. There weren't any pot holes nor other road hazards visible. The failure mileage was 12000 miles on the kumho ecsta asx tires. The vehicle currently has 44800 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10185503, filed 2007-03, 48,400 miles“Consumer experience significant problems with low profile tires that are oem on Audi A6 3.ol quattro. The failure occurred within the sidewall of the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10111090, filed 2005-01, 12,500 miles“I now drive an Audi A6 with pirelli p/6 tires. I have had 5 blow-outs in the past 19 months. The sidewalls are either paper thin or non-existent. I have been driving for over 40 years and haven't had 5 flat tires in that time. These tires are dangerous and should not be allowed to be put on cars that drive on regular streets. I have notified the dealer new country Audi of greenwich, ct. The sales manager said didn't the salesperson tell you you had to be careful with these tires? What kind of an answer is that?”
NHTSA complaint #10068212, filed 2004-05“The contact stated the tires on the front of the vehicle have been replaced nine times, within one and a half years. The side walls on the tires are blowing out. The tire repair shop was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer of the vehicle has been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10148766, filed 2006-01, 1,000 miles“2003 Audi A6 had four tires replaced due to cracking of the sidewall. ***nar*** the consumer believes that when touching the curb while parking, the sidewall being so thin and low profile, simply crack, fail and puncture. The sidewalls cannot be fixed. This problem has occurred four times in the last two years. (pirelli p6 four season low profiles tires).”
NHTSA complaint #10163715, filed 2006-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 6 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 | 14 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Audi A6
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi A6
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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