- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, if a driver's knees push against the knee bolster (crash element) located under the dashboard, it can contact the headlight switch wiring harness, and an electrical short could occur.
- The risk
- A fire could originate in the left dashboard area.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a protective covering on the knee bolster (crash element). In addition, the wiring harness as well as the felt protector on the left side of the dashboard carrier will be checked, and replaced if necessary. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Electrical system
2003 Audi RS6 Electrical problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Audi RS6's electrical system with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on May 25, 2004. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2003 Audi RS6
Electrical complaints
On star system warning lights illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they installed different battery. It worked fine for a couple of months, then the warning lights came on again. It has happened five (5) times. The consumer took the vehicle to two(2) different dealers. Audi of rochester hills;45411 dequindre road; rochester hills, mi 48307; 248-997-7400. *Jb
Audi RS6 electrical complaints by year
RS6 electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data