2004 Audi A4: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · CA

When engine is under load with a faulty fuel pump, the engine will stall whilst moving without turning motor off. Only remedy is to turn engine off and on, since the fuel pump will not start itself back on after the stall.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 90,700 miles · CA

Was driving on freeway for a few hours during which car was running fine, and car suddenly lost power just after I got off freeway and approached a mountain road incline. There was no warning light, or prior symptoms to engine failure, it just stopped. With help, I was able to get car out of the middle of the road and to safety. Tried to troubleshoot, used engine error code reader, and no fault codes found. Performed basics checked for potential fuel vapor lock due to altitude; checked oil, coolant and fuel levels- and all levels were ok. Battery was functioning - as radio, lights worked. Car has been consistently serviced and maintenance was current. Car was towed to nearest dealer, diagnosis by dealer fuel pump failure due to clogged fuel filter. My issue is that audi does not indicate service maintenance for fuel filter. There is not any maintenance recommendations or guidance in either the owner's manual or published list of recommended services to replace or check filer. There also were not any warning lights, fault codes or indications to watch for. I feel that it is negligent of the manufacturer to not indicate any service interval to change fuel filter in order to prevent fuel pump failure, and to ensure the safe operating conditions of the vehicle. The car lost power on a winding mountain road and put me at danger without warning. I am curious if this fuel pump incident could be associated with known fuel pump issues, the federal safety agency #pe08027. Key side notes, while I am the second registered owner, this car was purchased by my father who was the original owner, but for insurance and registration purposes the vehicle was transferred over to me, but I have all original records of the vehicle and can verify all maintenance services have been performed.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CO

I'm 26, mother of a 9 yr & 14 mo old. Currently, I'm unemployed and I can't afford to pay $2,500 to repair the fuel pump that audi initially installed in my car. I was so excited to buy this audi used 4 yrs ago with 80,000 miles. This has been the most costly and the most unsafe vehicle I have owned...stalling out was not fun and very scary. Audi dealerships have been trained well to deny owning up to the car's defects. Is audi waiting for an accident to happen and people/children die? I guess the cost of paying for the court cost when someone dies is not a big worry for the company - probably cost more to have the cars recalled & safely repaired than to pay for court & funeral cost. I'm sure audi has been aware of this problem since 2003 and refuse to own up to their 2003 mistake flowing over to the 2004 models. It makes no sense that audi won't "step up to the plate" and have a recall. Maybe the audi company really can't repair the car and the problem will always exist? I would hope they have smart engineers that could fix the problem. Audi really is coming across as having poor customer concerns for our safety. What a shame, I can barely make ends meet and now, I can't even afford to take my car out of the shop...but, maybe it's a blessing - at least, my children and I are safe by not driving that car. Come on audi - recall now before some dies!!! And, what is the vehicle safety folks doing for us??? I just an angry mother hoping someone will listen & with the belief that the federal safety agency can help...I wish I had never bought this car, I'm still making monthly payments for the car that I'm scared to drive now. I'm wondering by venting on this site, if audi even gets this information? This is a "no kidding" matter that should be taken seriously and fixed as soon as possible by the responsible company to show that they really care for their customers!

Filed May 11, 2012 · Fuel system · 66,000 miles · VA

Fuel pump noisy and not working. Cant bear the noise as its too loud inside and outside. Replaced fuel filter still not use. Browsed through internet and saw its happening to all 2004 a4 models and no recalls from the manufacturer as its common in all a4 2004 models. Request to file an complaint on this issue and request manufacturer to recall fuel pump in all a4 2004 models.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 59,120 miles · CA

Fuel pump failure while driving on highway. Luckily, was able to exit, but potentially dangerous. Similar experience to the many other complaints already filed. Same model from previous year recalled for the exact same problem, but audi has not done so for 2004 which it should definitely do! Our car has less than 60,000 miles, and this should not be happening! Also had to replace coils before audi eventually recalled, but they did not refund the full.

Filed Sep 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 89,000 miles · PA

I was driving on the highway and the car suddenly lost power without warning, due to fuel pump failure. I have seen a lot of complains about this defect. I think audi should take responsibility for this safety issue. The audi should recall the car to prevent this from happening to other audi owners, because it is very dangerous to loss power on the highway without any warning.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · NJ

2004 audi a4 with intermittent fuel pump failure. On several occasions the car would stop running while driving and then restart after some time. The latest event occurred at the airport and almost caused an accident. I had the car towed to a repair shop and it was determined that the fuel pump was not operating resulting in $800 in repairs. This is a dangerous situation and appears to be a larger problem with this vehicle. A recall of the 2002-2003 did not capture these other vehicles which have the same problem. Since this can result in injury and/or death, its critical that the government investigate for recall. Audi will not take responsibility unless held accountable.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · CA

2004 audi a4 fuel pump failure causes car to stall. My car stalled on the freeway and almost caused a significant accident!

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 audi a4. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise and proceeded to stall. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · PA

Fuel pump failed in 2004 audi a4 3.0q. Had car flat bedded from about 30 miles from home. Cost over $500 to repair + flatbed fees. Car had 68,000 miles when it happened. Fortunately, I was right at a gas station when it happened, so I was able to pull off highway and out of traffic safely. I see many many stories about this problem. Now, newly installed pump is barely 4 months old and making loud noises. I expect this one has gone bad or is about to. Car goes into shop in a few days to inspect this.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · CA

My audi a4 2004 quattro 1.8l car recently stopped working one random morning. The car would not turn on at all. I had the car towed to and audi specialist who informed me that the fuel pump on my car was bad and that in his personal opinion I should research this problem and contact audi corporate. Upon researching this problem I found that the 2003 model of my car had a recall out for its fuel pump. Upon further research I found numerous complaints on the internet of people with the 2004 model of this car having the same problems with the fuel pump. I contacted audi corporate and explained my situation they told me that since the recall was only for the 2003 model and my car was out of warranty that they couldn't help me. They explained that the fuel pump was only recalled on the 2003 model because they used a different part for the 2004 model. Well it doesn't matter if they used a different part or not because the fuel pumps are still going wide spread among the 2004 model. Audi needs to take responsibility for the fact that the 2004 model is having the same fuel pump problems as the 2003 model and needs to be recalled as well. Audi told me that they would make a note of my complaint but that's all they could do. Im stuck in a situation where my car which I paid a lot of money for and have been saving for most of my life now does not work because of a faulty part which audi will take no credit for.

Filed Dec 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX · crash · fire

I was driving hwy speed limit while my audi a4 3.0 2004 stopped running all of a sudden and I had to push my car on the side to safe from hwy traffic. I tried to restate the engine but I couldn't start. I found out my fuel pump stop working bc it was shaking and lost the power and shuts off by itself. It's cranking strong but not getting any gas to start so while I was sitting by the hwy for 3 hours I researched and find out that it is fuel pump failure as 2003 audi and it's shame that it's general problem in audi's 2004 a4 and there is no recall for that problem. So I request to recall for this fuel pump.