Model year guide

2003 Audi RS 6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Audi RS 6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.

2003 Audi RS 6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2003 Audi RS 6 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined16 mpg
Typical price$13,656

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Audi RS 6 recalls 2

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #11V267000 · manufacturer #20L8/JY · 03/05/2011

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 …

Fix: 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.

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #04V133000 · 18/03/2004

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.

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-…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Audi RS 6 MPG & running costs

Combined16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2003 Audi RS 6 worth?

Low
$11,200
Typical price
$13,656
High
$16,700

From 8 comparable 2003 Audi RS 6 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2003 Audi RS 6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Audi RS 6

The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH, for its parent company Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, from 2002 onwards.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2003 Audi RS 6 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 450 hp

2003 Audi RS 6 vehicles on record

2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV54B03N905387 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV54BX3N905204 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV54B53N905109 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV64B53N905696 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV64B73N904386 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV64B13N905324 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV64B43N904734 2003 Audi RS 6 2003 Audi RS 6 quattroWUAPV54B73N905449

2003 Audi RS 6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Audi RS 6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Audi RS 6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Audi RS 6 get?

The 2003 Audi RS 6 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2003 Audi RS 6 worth?

Comparable 2003 Audi RS 6 listings run roughly $11,200–$16,700, typically around $13,656 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.