Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Audi A6 has 17 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 4 fuel system-related recalls.
17
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
11V267000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 ...
08V157000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICL...
06V017000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR CO...
07V375000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN IN...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | I HAVE 2003 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 4.2 L. I HAD IN SHOP FOR REAR BRAKES AND MECHANIC NOTED FUEL LEAKING/DRI... |
| Jun 10, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMI... |
| Mar 22, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FILLING THANK MORE THAN 2 QUARTERS WILL START SPILLING GAS, THE FUMES ARE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE... |
| Dec 18, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ON DECEMBER 18, 2011 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE STALLED. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE ... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI A6. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUD... |
| Oct 27, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I OWN A 2003 AUDI A6 QUATTRO 4.2L WHICH I BOUGHT USED AND HAVE DRIVEN IT SINCE 2004. ON OCTOBER 27,... |
| Nov 22, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 AUDI A6, 2.7 QUATTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FUEL LEAK OCCURRED ON NOVEM... |
| Jun 25, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | AOA HAS FAILED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT IN MY AUDI A6 FUEL SYSTEM. GIVEN A... |
| Mar 6, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY 2003 AUDI A6 QUATTRO SPUTTERED, CHOKED AND DIED AS I TRIED TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE DID... |
| Feb 18, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | JANUARY 15, 2011 RE: DEFECTIVE INVESTIGATION PE08008 AUDI 2003 A6 LEAKING FUEL FROM GAS TANK ASSE... |
| Oct 28, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WITH NO INCIDENT TO MY AUDI (ACCIDENT, IMPACT, DIS-REPAIR) FUEL AND GAS FUMES LEAK. VEHICLE NOW SPIL... |
| May 1, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 AUDI A6. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AGO, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR O... |
| Aug 21, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL PUMP FAILURE & VEHICLE TOTALLY & IMMEDIATELY DISABLED. *JB |
| Feb 13, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY 2003 A6 AUDI QUATTRO "DIED" WHILE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE HWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED ... |
| Feb 5, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP FRACTURED AND THE ... |
| Oct 14, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN | FAILURE TO ACCELERATE. I EXPERIENCE MAJOR DELAYS IN ANY ACCELERATION IMMEDIATELY AFTER I HAVE DEPRES... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2003 AUDI A6. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DAMAGED DUE TO RECALL REPAIR *TGW THE... |