2003 Audi Quattro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Visibility
Failed windshield wiper bearings. replace with new. my wife's 2005 quatro IS doing the same thing [xxx]! they just keep slowing down and finally seize -- wiper don't go. the bearing can not be lubricated or serviced -- $400 to put in new. audi says happens in cold climates. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Automatic transmission
I had two 2003 audi A-6 quattros. both needed catalytic converters and torque converters..one cat was replaced under warranty but neither torques were under warranty..i think you should check into VW problems with cat conv and torque converters. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi quattro. the contact noticed a leak coming from his vehicle. the dealer replaced the crankshaft and head gasket; however, the failure continued. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for his vehicle. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 42,530.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10035268Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information IS included.
- 10033212Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. Updated 8/9/10. Updated 8/11/10. Updated 11/8/10. Updated 11/10/10. Updated 1/10/11.
- 10032290Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm IS a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. This system uses the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle specific data to the svm database, to download instructions from the svm database, and to flash control units for identified software updates.
- 10028768Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles.
- 10027923Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
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