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2003 AUDI S6

2 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #11V267000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle has a small part called the rollover valve that helps prevent spills when the car tips over. In older Audi models, this part can crack due to wear and tear over time, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rollover valve cracks and leaks fuel, and an ignition source is present, it could lead to a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will inspect and reinforce the rollover valve to prevent leaks, or repair any cracks that have already formed, all at no cost to you. This repair is expected to begin in June 2011, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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 ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION LINE TO THE ROLLOVER VALVE NIPPLE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE NIPPLE. IF THIS HAPPENS, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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Moderate #04V133000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The knee bolster under your dashboard has a wire harness that controls your headlights. If your knees bump against this bolster, it could accidentally touch the wiring and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
This could spark a fire in the left side of your dashboard, which could spread quickly and cause serious damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add a protective covering to the knee bolster, check the wiring harness, and replace it if needed, all for free. They'll also inspect the felt protector on your dashboard carrier and replace it if necessary.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE COULD ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT DASHBOARD AREA.
Original — Remedy
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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other AUDI S6 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
4 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2002
2 recalls
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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