2003 Audi RS6 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Audi RS6, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Transmission would occasionally slip to such an extent that when merging into traffic I had to pull to the shoulder as I couldn't accelerate. This is an expensive car that has much more power than most vehicles so under normal operations acceleration should be quick & fast. This first started with only 35~40,000 miles on the car. All RS6 owners begin to learn that the only two week points in the car are the suspension and the transmission. Thanks to the NHTSA the vehicles were finally recalled for suspension failures. Now we are left with a substandard transmission design. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418252, filed 2011-08, 50,000 miles“Check engine light came on. Investigation revealed that the torque converter was malfunctioning. This resulted in needing to replace the torque converter.”
NHTSA complaint #10419249, filed 2011-08, 73,256 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226530Jun 3, 2014ATF pan leaks
- 10210680Jun 3, 2014As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.
- 10212703May 29, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10226529May 28, 2014Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
- 10210679May 28, 2014This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Audi RS6
31 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Audi RS6
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.
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