Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong...
2003-2022 · 3 model years
Audi RS6 Problems by year
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the Audi RS6 across 3 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (48). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
RS6 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common RS6 problems
Audi RS6 recalls 13
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi SQ7, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 AVANT, and SQ8 vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6 and RS7 vehicles. The electrical connector can detach from the door crash sensor in either of the front doors.
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 audi a6, model year 2002-2003 s6 and model year 2003 rs6 vehicles equipped with 4.2L engines and manufactured from june 19, 2001, through june 8, 2004. The aging of the plastic material in the fuel tank...
Latest RS6 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 Audi RS6. The contact stated that after adding fuel to the vehicle, he noticed that fuel had leaked, and there was a puddle of fuel on the ground on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred routinely when adding fuel in the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V267000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
This was not a blizzak lm-25. It was a blizzak lm-60. Twice within a year, I've had my rear tire tread completely separate from the beads, splitting all the way around on the inner and outer sidewalls. The first time was on the passenger rear while driving on the freeway at 75 mph. It blew off and went rolling beside and behind the vehicle off to the right hand shoulder. The car was pulled off the freeway with some damage occurring to the inner tire wheel well. The second time occurred driving down a residential...
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road, after recently exiting the freeway. This time it was the driver's rear. While it separated, I heard and felt it and pulled to the curb. This time there was damage done to the wheel well as well as the body trim the goes from the front to the rear wheel wells beneath the doors. I have pictures.
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). Here are the audi of america case details: ...
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vin: [[redacted]] audi recall code 20l8/jy audi case #: [[redacted]] audi of america rep: shemona (1-800-822-2834 ext. 43444) Current owner: [[redacted]] owner phone: [[redacted]] please advise if aoa is liable for replacing the tank when recall did not fix the issue of tip over valve leak. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi rs6. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and was difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure occurred on the daily basis. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and back shocks absorber, the tubing and the valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi rs6. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle bounced violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed the contact that the hydraulic system was leaking. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the suspension system. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Check engine light came on. Investigation revealed that the torque converter was malfunctioning. This resulted in needing to replace the torque converter. *Tr
Questions about the Audi RS6
Which Audi RS6 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (48). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Audi RS6 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other RS6 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Audi RS6 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (31), fuel system (7), transmission & drivetrain (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Audi RS6 have?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Audi RS6 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data