2013 Audi A6: check engine light

Filed Jan 5, 2023 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that after returning to the parked vehicle, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The contact stated that the temperature gauge and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact performed a diagnostic on the vehicle and retrieved fault codes for the temperature gauge and fuel delivery system. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V781000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · AZ

Steering Rack Assist has a recall for my car because my steering locked up. Audi replaced the recall part two times. the first didnt work after the second time it works but now they cant reset the check engine lights, TPMS, Steering Fault do not drive it says, ECS Fualt, Stability Fault, Child Safety Lock Fault etc. Dealer told they did everything they could even flew in an Audi Engineer still cant reset anything and that they exceeded the cars value in man hours to figure out what is the issue. Now they tell me the car is drivable but my question is, is it safe for me to accept it like that and risk something happening while driving and the steering locking up or any other problems that may arise but I wouldn"t know because of the other alarms may override the current alarm that may pop up. My insurance said they wouldnt accept the car back in that condition because its a recall issue related and that Audi needs to address this but in just getting the run around. My car has been at the dealer for about 6 months trying to figure it out. Now they tell me "You brought your car because steering was locked up wasnt able to drive and now the car is drivable and the only thing we cant clear are the alarms that i mentioned above but it is drivable its just like an oil change alarm that you do the oil change but we just cant reset it so its kinda the same thing" they told me that and i was like okay. No is not the same i said, my question is is this even safe to accept and risk something happen and get into an accident because of the steering lock up. Now they wont even take my wife audi because has the same recall that needs to be replaced. the only way they replace it is till it happens. So they waiting for my wifes car to lock up while driving and not have control of car and crash especially if my kids are with her because she takes them to school. What do i do please help? I also requested the total estimate to see how much I owe and they will not send it to me.

Filed Nov 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Car is leaking & burning oil and is having electrical problems open short to ground I only had the car 2 months the fuel system is malfunctioning my engine light & my epic light is on smoke is coming coming from the engine & the engine is shaking roughly & these are some of the recalls but there saying the recalls have already been taking car of but seems like the problem is reoccurring. I was idled in a parking lot when this problem started. I feel like this is a safety issue and my car could possibly catch fire.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 77,600 miles · NJ

I own a 2013 audi a6 around 77k miles. I got the cel and brought it to the dealer. There is an internal transmission coolant value that is part of the cooling system and obviously, that component also helps keep the transmission temperature in check. The issue with this defective part is the valve malfunctions causing coolant to penetrate the transmission control module and from there into the wiring harness. When this happens, it is a catastrophic malfunction of those components and a potential fire hazard. Water and electrical do not mix well.

Filed Jan 18, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

In late december 2017 out of nowhere, my car began to display the warning, 'turn off engine and check coolant level' (photo attached) ; this was very alarming as I take very good care of my car and have had all of the required maintenance done at the dealership. I immediately called and had an appointment scheduled at the dealer. Just a few days later on january 5, 2018 I took my car in for service and was told that the water/coolant pump needed to be replaced (attached). Unfortunately, I felt that the cost was too much at the dealer and I took my car to a reputable mechanic in the area who replaced the water/coolant pump. To my surprise in september 2018, audi announced a recall for the water/coolant pump. To my understanding, this means that they are liable for any damaged pump. With that being said, I would assume that any issues related to the pump should also be covered under that recall. As noted on my service memo from the audi dealership when I had my car inspected for the warning 'if not replaced, the engine's cooling system will not be operating efficiently and at the proper temperature resulting in catastrophic engine damage.' in february 2018, a little over a month after having my car's water/coolant pump repaired, the car started to idle when I tried to pull out of my drive way. Not even a block away and the check engine light flashed on and off and the car cut off while driving and stopped in the middle of the street. I was so scared, but relieved that I was not hit by another car. I waited a few minutes and was able to get it back to my home where I immediately had it towed to my mechanic who told me I needed to replace the engine. I didn't have him do the repairs, but I then had it towed to the audi dealer who told me the same thing, to replace the engine.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Engine · 63,267 miles · MD

Vehicle began shaking, driving very rough and check engine light came and epc lights came on the dash. Car was not drivable. This happened less than two months after I had the water pump replaced for leakage and failure (which has now been recalled). I believe the two are connected, but audi charged me a to replace the engine. I feel that the engine failure was a direct link to the issue with the pump.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Engine · 22,000 miles · MN

Excessive oil consumption. Under normal driving conditions, the engine light came on to add 1 quart of oil 3,000 miles before the next service interval. Only 22,000 miles on the car.