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Audi RS 6 recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Audi RS 6, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2
Total Complaints 51
Years Covered 2003–2003

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Audi RS 6, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Electrical

1 campaign · Years: 2003

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):

Fuel and emissions

1 campaign · Years: 2003

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Audi RS 6 in NHTSA complaint data are Suspension, Fuel system, gasoline, Suspension:front:shock absorber.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2003 2 51 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension, Fuel system, gasoline, Suspension:front:shock absorber.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Electrical system and Fuel system

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2003

  • Electrical system: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V133000) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Fuel system, other: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (11V267000) →
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    Summary: 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 stre

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