2006 Audi A4: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 15, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · NY

Audi issued a technical service bulletin that I found on your website. This bulletin was regarding the exact parts the dealer (audi) identified as being affected on my car (high pressure fuel pump, cam follower, and corresponding intake camshaft cam lobe). This bulletin (not a recall, but distributed internally to dealerships) clearly states that this is a widespread issue that affected all VIN ranges of specified audi models from 2005-2007 that included mine. Audi extended drivetrain coverage on these vehicles to 10yr/120k mi. This issue causes a worsening loss of power upon accelerating (making driving at all speeds dangerous) and eventual engine failure if left alone. I am the 3rd owner of this car, so I did not receive the intended letter from audi stating the specifics of this coverage extension. My vehicle is currently at ~110k miles at the time of this service (~4-5 days ago). Upon bringing this bulletin to the attention of audi service manager, he did not ask me for the bulletin number or revision, he just denied covering it verbally saying the coverage was "10yr/120k mi, whichever came first" but would not send me a copy of the extension letter proving this. The cost of repairs related to this issue is ~$5,600. I opened a case with audi of america. I provided the requested info, and was still not sent/emailed a copy of this letter, or proof that it was sent to the owner of the vehicle. I was told cases take up to a week to review (they would need me to provide service records for the vehicle, etc). I was called less than 24hrs later that the case was denied, before I provided any info or pled my case that a company with the slogan "truth in engineering" should stand behind an acknowledged engineering flaw. Repairs are ~1.5x the value of the car. I don't have the money to fix this and it creates an unsafe driving condition. Please help.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 12,000 miles · CA

I have the a4 w/ 3.1 liter v6. Almost immediately after purchase, transmission exhibited bumpy lurching start from stop. Audi diagnose said that's symptomatic of this transmission and engine combination. Nothing could be done to prevent. Within 1st year, the car would stall and completely shut down, necessitating a re-start. Sometimes upon start, and most notably (and the example cited above) when driving at slow speed. (I suspect the stall problems described relates to the lurching transmission problem). On this incident there was no check engine light. Took to audi, they couldn't identify problem. I took to an independent -- they determined problem as fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Most recently the car stalled when initiating a left turn from a slow 10-15 MPH roll. As I slightly depressed accelerator, car stalled in middle of left turn -- had to re-start mid-turn to restore power steering and finish turn (turn was down a slight incline so car was able to coast). This happened around 2/15. I took it to audi, the following day. They said because there was no check engine light they couldn't diagnose. I called audi USA -- they offered no solution or database research of problem w/ other audies. A similar occurrence was 8/14 when I exited freeway and as I rolled to a stop, @10-15 MPH the car stalled. Had to be restarted. No check engine light. I may have taken to dealer but don't recall. My concern is the safety risk if this occurs with my wife driving and an oncoming car is unable to stop if the vehicle stalls in similar manner in the middle of a left turn. Could cause serious accident.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi a4. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The failure was diagnosed as a failed fuel pump, a worn intake camshaft, and a faulty camshaft follower. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,438 miles · OH

Took the audi a4 quattro to the audi connection of cincinnati dealership for a check engine light (cel) on p codes p2293 & p0089 which indicates a possible cam follower, cam shaft, and/or high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) issues back on thursday morning april 10th, 2014. Later, I spoke with lee at the service desk who stated that the cam shaft was worn and would be a covered item on this internal audi campaign; however, he would not be able to get to it until the next business day since it would take a full day to repair pushing it into friday.I received a call friday april 11th at approximately 11:30 a.m. And it was lee stating that the cam shaft would not be replaced due to an oil pressure issue that damaged both cam shafts and engine. He later stated that the engine would have to be replaced that could cost upwards of $8,000.00. I later suspected oil sludge issues that were also on a recall. Yes, the audi connection did later relent, after stating earlier that they would not perform the work, offering to perform the repairs at a later timeline; a timeline that I could not afford to be without a vehicle and paying on a rental. This particular vehicle; audi a4 t2.0 quattro 2006 year, make, and model has a history of oil sludge issues and audiusa has had class action lawsuits on such events- all anyone has to do is to do their research and locate issues concerning the very issues I too have experienced. Below is one similar to mine... "a settlement notice for the vw and audi oil sludge class action lawsuit will be mailed and published in USA today on or before december 29, 2010. The final approval hearing is scheduled for march 11, 2011."

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 76,269 miles · CO

Car hesitated under acceleration at highway speeds resulting in total loss of power. Car continued to have acceleration and idling problems. Issues due to cam follower wearing prematurely causing major damage to high pressure fuel pump, intake and exhaust cams, damage to engine requiring total engine replacement.