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Audi RS6 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Audi RS6 (2003–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 43. Across all years, the part named most often is suspension (31 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All RS6 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20034344,500252Not compared (before 2008)Rising

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2003: “Fuel tank leak from tip over valve. There is a recall on it. Audi recall 20l8/jy was performed on 5/16/2012. But the valve started leaking again recently. I called Audi of america (aoa) they had me take the car to austin north Audi dealer for confirmation and taking photos. After the dealer confirmation they denied my request to cover the fuel tank replacement. Their reason was: car is too old, I am second owner, and there is no brand loyalty (this is my first Audi). …”

NHTSA complaint #11056824, filed 2017-12, 59,000 miles

Other Audi models

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2,893 complaints
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1,653 complaints
Audi Q5
1,348 complaints
Audi Q7
1,052 complaints
Audi A3
727 complaints
Audi S4
577 complaints
Audi A5
324 complaints
Audi TT
306 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology