Audi A6 grinding brakes problems

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 122,000 miles · NJ

Ran obd reader myself and at mechanic and found the following; p0456 evap emission control system (very small leak) | leak detected and p190f00 coolant pump for charge pressure cooler | electrical malfunction in load circuit. Mechanic informed that the vehicle needs a software update regarding the p0456 code as no leak was found. Also that only audi performs this update. Regarding the p190f00 code informed me that there are several recalls regarding this issue as it has been causing some severe symptoms such as engine shaking, loss of power, squealing, whining noise near or at timing belt area at start up, delayed reaction at acceleration ( takes a while to reach desired speeds), temp gauge lowering despite warm up, warming of vehicle taking longer, unable to drive over 30-40mph and RPM won't go above 2000-2500 rpms. Acceleration is not as responsive as it should be.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Wheels · MD

Between 35 and 60 MPH I heard a noise from the front of the vehicle, it is a buzzing, humming, whistling, whining sound. After several trips to the car repair shop, I was referred to tire shop. After 3 trips to the tire shop, tire balance and after buying all new tires and alignment. It was recommended that I replace the front wheel bearings. I went home and did some research on the internet I found that I may have faulty wheel bearing or bearings. There is a service bulletin on audi years 2009-2016 cars.com ' vehicles affected by service bulletin: 2009 audi a4, 2010 audi a4, 2011 audi a4, 2012 audi a4, 2013 audi a4, 2014 audi a4, 2015 audi a4, 2016 audi a4 2009 audi a5, 2010 audi a5, 2011 audi a5, 2012 audi a5, 2013 audi a5, 2014 audi a5, 2015 audi a5, 2016 audi a5 2009 audi a5 cabriolet, 20audi q510 audi a5 cabriolet, 2011 audi a5 cabriolet, 2012 audi a5 cabriolet, 2013 audi a5 cabriolet, 2014 audi a5 cabriolet, 2015 audi a5 cabriolet, 2016 audi a5 cabriolet 2009 audi q5, 2010 audi q5, 2011 audi q5, 2012 audi q5, 2013 audi q5, 2014 audi q5, 2015 audi q5, 2016 audi q5 2012 audi a6, 2013 audi a6, 2014 audi a6, 2015 audi a6, 2016 audi a6 2012 audi a7, 2013 audi a7, 2014 audi a7, 2015 audi a7, 2016 audi a7 2011 audi a8, 2012 audi a8, 2013 audi a8, 2014 audi a8, 2015 audi a8, 2016 audi a8 the problem: between 35 and 75 MPH, a noise can be heard in the front of the vehicle, described as a buzzing, humming, whistling, whining, grinding, howling, and/or droning. This is due to a faulty wheel bearing or bearings. Corrective action: dealers will replace affected wheel bearings. I contacted the dealer and they said they can replace for a fee. There is obviously enough vehicles affected, this should be a recall and there should not be a fee.

Filed May 12, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 137,000 miles · MO

I was driving in light rain and saw a small puddle of water ahead so I slowed down and went through it at 10mph, all of the sudden my steering wheel locks up and is stuck going right, grinding noise came from the front drivers wheel. I somehow managed to get the vehical to a fire station and park it there after 30m and only going 20ft then all of a sudden while I'm pressing the gas peddle the horrible grinding noise comes back and the car goes no where in drive or reverse.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · 51,500 miles · NJ · crash

At 5pm on july 20, 2016 I drove my a6 to the home of my granddaughters friend, they are both 15 yrs. Old and were in the car at the time, to drop her off . I pulled into the driveway and when I put the car into park it lunged, at a fast rate, forward smashing into a railroad tie retaining wall and then flew into reverse. During this entire time my foot was on the brake and the shift was in park. As this was happening there was also a loud grinding noise coming from the car. So loud that 2 neighbors came running out of their separate houses. I pulled the emergency brake lever and the car stopped. It had gone backwards down the driveway, about 10 to 15 feet, into the street and back over a curb at such a rate that the back tire blew out. It came to a stop on the lawn just missing a tree trunk by a foot. The car was towed by an audi dealer and a week later audi sent an engineer from auburn hills, mi to look at it. They said there's nothing wrong with it. The police were called to the scene and I have a police report. The policeman drove the vehicle off the lawn and he also heard a grinding noise. I will not drive this vehicle again. It is a death trap. I believe something went wrong with either the computer or some other electronic part. The car acted completely on it's own. My husband and I have had at least 8 to 10 audi's over the years and nothing like this has ever happened to us before. We've also had many other types of vehicles. What can we do?

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 9,000 miles · IL

This has been the third time my audi a6 3.0t has been to the dealer since purchasing it as a cpo vehicle for a steering wheel jerk and squeak problem at any speed. It wants to move the steering wheel (since it is electronic) slightly as well as squeak. I believe there has been a recall notice for this problem but my dealer has yet to rectify this problem and many many others have this same issue. A simple google search brings up tons of owners with this issue. Please help me to bring this to audi and to resolution. I don't feel safe driving this car as it is currently.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · VT

Tl*- the contact owns a 1998 audi a6. There recall 04v495000 in october 2004 concerning vehicle speed control. On 3/08/07 the contact was driving at 65 MPH and without warning the vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH. The contact was unable to reduce the speed, engage the brakes or place the vehicle in neutral. The contact had to force the vehicle in park with the transmission grinding and turned the engine off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they stated that the vehicle has been serviced for every recall. Road conditions were not a factor. Audi and the dealer stated that the recall repair was performed on the vehicle. The contact didn't agree that the repairs were performed due to the failure she experienced. Audi assured the contact that prior to purchasing the vehicle all related recall repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage were both 100,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · NV

There is a constant thumping emanating from the rear axle area of the car, most notably at full stop. Audi says they are aware of it but don't know what to do about it. Also there is a squeal when turning sharply and slowly, but audi says they cannot duplicate it.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Suspension · CA

When attempting to stop the vehicle gradually,consumer noted a grinding noise like metal coming from the front end of vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer said problem was normal.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Electrical · CT

Ignition switch would fail to go into original position. All the accesories would become inoperative. Starter was also affected by this failure making a grinding noise. Please describe details.

Filed Dec 13, 1999 · Brakes · OR

Consumer hears a grinding noise from the left front brakes.