2003 Audi A4: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 6, 2022 · Fuel system · 143,839 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2003 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed there was fuel leaking on the rear driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the fuel pump flange and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would cover the part replacement. The failure mileage was 143,839.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Fuel system · NY

There seems to be a fuel pump or other issue along the fuel line. Recently, the gas cap indicator has gone off, and won't turn off. I even tried replacing the gas cap with a new one. I checked for loose parts on top of the gas tank (through the trunk). No visible issues, but I do smell gasoline on humid days, there is clearly an issue along the fuel line. I noticed there were recalls by audi for different vins (not mine), that highlight issues with the fuel system and fuel pump - recall number 06v017000 (01/23/2006), and 07v375000 (08/28/2007) (others?). I've tried calling audi to see if they'd be willing to investigate whether a broader number of vins need to be included in the recall (including mine), and they refused to cover costs to look into it.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump is no longer working.

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact stated owns a 2003 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was a high-pitched noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel pump may have been inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic to inspect the failure where it was found that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the fuel pump on his vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · SC

There was a loud noise coming from the rear area of my vehicle. When I got in my vehicle I noticed that there was a high pitched noise coming from the back seat area. When I took it to my mechanic he said that the fuel pump was going and it would need to be replaced. The car ran ok and the noise went away when the weather was warmer but has recently returned with the cooler weather. I looked online and saw a technical bulletin/recall for my make and model. When I dug deeper into the associated documents I found my VIN number matched the numbers in the documents. Audi said they had no records of this (although they were on audi letterhead) and said I could take it to the dealer but would have to pay for the diagnostic. This does not match what is written in the recall notice.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NJ

I have had problem with my car's coils and fuel pump and learned recently that these components were under recall yet I was never notified of this. Does the manufacturer or dealer have an obligation to notify owners of recalls? I have paid a mechanic to replace these parts and would have taken to dealer if told of recall. Thank you

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a loud noise was heard from the fuel tank. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic stated to the contact that the fuel pump was failing and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. 06v017000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and called the manufacturer who then advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · CA

Fuel pump failure. While driving. Suddenly without power. Fortunately was able to pull over to the side of the road. 2003 audi a4, which has had recall notices on it for exactly this issue. Yet when I talk to the dealer about it, they say my "VIN isn't one of the ones impacted so it's not covered." it's exactly the model year and model and the exact problem they've admitted. But now in a documented case, they are refusing to cover the repair.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 75,636 miles · OH

Car loses power as it travels . Has been to dealer for analysis and fuel pump replacement recommended. Checked and found recall campaign 07v375000 is active. Dealer refuses saying our car is not eligible even though symptoms are identical and make, model and year are same. They claim VIN is not in recall base. Who determines the accuracy of the VIN numbers eligible? We have spent several hundreds of dollars to try and fix the problem over the past year and after several diagnosis we are told it is the fuel pump. We just recently found out about the recall.

Filed Oct 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. While driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where she was informed the failure was due to the fuel pump. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified and she was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v375000, fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 46,769 miles · CO

In march 2009, I heard some loud noises from the area over the fuel tank. I took it to my mechanic and they could not identify as it was intermittent. They finally determined that it was the fuel filter and it would need replaced but not urgently. A couple of days later, the car stalled and would not restart. Luckily it stalled as I turned into the grocery store parking lot. I had it towed and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. My mechanic was surprised as it was unusual that it would fail as the car had on 47k miles. The pump and filter were replaced. I was not made aware that there was a recall and it appears that my particular vehicle was not part of the recall, but I am suspicious as I recently read about the recall through the federal safety agency through my progressive insurance. I also did not take the vehicle to the dealer to replace as there was no recall for my vehicle regarding the fuel pump.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · MD

My wife and I own a audi a4 cabriolet that recently had to have the fuel pump replaced. The fuel pump was causing a very noticeable vibration in the fuel tank. Audi was called and told me that our vehicle was not in the group that qualified for fuel pump replacement. The car only been driven has 85,000 miles and in my opinion a fuel pump problem is premature and unsafe. Upon audi's refusal to replace the pump I called my warranty company to pay for the replacement of the fuel pump. Continental warranty refused to pay for the replacement pump. The reasoning behind their decision is that the pump must have complete failure be fore they would honor my warranty. Am I supposed to stall at a railroad crossing or high speed intersection before the car is considered non-drivable?