Fuel Pump Problems of Audi A4 - part 1

2009 Audi A4 cabriolet. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle check engine light indicates consumer had to replace faulty relays, evap purge valve, leak detection pump, high pressure fuel pump tappet, valve cover gasket and pcv valve assembly. The valve cover gasket was leaking.

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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 NHTSA 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.

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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.

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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.

Fuel pump failure. While driving. Suddenly without power. Fortunately was able to pull over to the side of the raod. 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 admited. But now in a documented case, they are refusing to cover the repair.

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.

Highly common failure with the high pressure fuel pump(hpfp)and related parts in 2005. 5-2008 Audi A4 2. 0t fsi engines. 'cam follower' that is a buffer between intake camshaft lobe and hpfp located on the intake manifold. When part fails, it wears hole in buffer "cam follower" which results in excessive wear to intake camshaft and fuel pump piston and spring. No unusual circumstances led up to the failure. Normal highway/city mix driving. Occasional fuel cutoff is the only hint that the part is failing, and only happens when driving is more spirited. . Read more...

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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.

The contact owns a 2004 Audi A4. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate further but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

In the middle of driving on freeway engine stopped working while in traffic had to make emergency maneuvers to avoid being hit by traffic traveling at freeway speeds. Got to side of road where car wouldn't start took to dealer which stated that a new fuel pump was required.

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 waranty that they couldnt 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 doesnt 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 thats all they could do. Im stuck in a situation where my car which I payed 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.

Fuel pump failed causing engine to stall while driving on a parking lot. Audi A4 2005 1. 8 quattro.

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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 NHTSA campaign id number 07v375000, fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.

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 happend, so I was able to pull off highway and out of traffic safely. I see many many stories about this porblem. 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.

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 elegible 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.

I was driving my new 2009 Audi A4 which had less than 3500 miles on it at the time when first the transmission changes began to be very abrupt. I thought nothing of it at first and traffic on the westside highway in new york city was fairly congested so the speeds were not that high. Suddenly, the transmission stops shifting all together and all the lights car's dashboard turn on before the engine simply shuts off I roll to a halt in the center lane of the westside highway and use the battery to turn on my hazard lights. I repeatedly tried to restart the engine and it would start for about a second before the whole car began to vibrate heavily before the engine would shut down. The police were called and they escorted the tow-truck off the highway. The car was locked in the tow-truck depot until the next morning when it was given to the Audi service department where they ran tests and determined that the fuel pump had broken. They replaced the pump and the car was returned to me a few days later.

My wife was driving on the 405 freeway at 60mph when the engine stalled and she had to go across 4 lanes to get to the emergency shoulder with no power. Other cars had to brake hard to avoid her so she could move over. We had it towed to the Audi dealer and they said the fuel pump had to be replaced at a cost of $551. I did some research and found out there was a recall for fuel pumps on 2003 A4 and told them that my 2004 has the same problem. They disagree and said the 2004 models are fine and I have to pay for all repairs since the car is out of warranty. This is a real safety issue that they refuse to acknowledge even though it's identical to the problem of the 2003 models being recalled. They offer no apologies and I'm stuck with the repair bill.

-the contact owns a 2004 Audi A4 cabriolet. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to jerk and stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician replaced the fuel pump at the owner expense. The failure and current mileages were 61,000.

1999 Audi q4. Consumer writes in regards to the repair of abs light/brake light problem the consumer stated he noticed a solid orange abs light on the dashboard and a red light that was blinking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs. However, while driving, it was noticed that the abs and brake lights had illuminated again after paying over $2,000 in repairs. Another dealer recommended replacing the abs module. The consumer also stated the vehicle had lost power. The dealer informed the consumer it was due to a bad fuel pump. (the consumer wrote in on behalf of his father).

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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?.

Upon reading of a high number of failures and excessive wear on those yet to fail with under 50k miles on them, I check the "cam follower" inside the high pressure fuel pump of my 2007 Audi A4. Sure enough, it exhibits signs of excessive wear and well on it's way to failure - and expensive repairs and replacement parts. The dealership refuses to replace the cam follower, a $50 dollar part until it fails and causes damage to the engine's cam and high pressure fuel pump. Audi has issued a technical service bulletin on the problem. I only have 6 months of warranty to go. Upon failure, repairs are approx $1,100. 00.

The contact owns a 2005 Audi A4. When the contact started the vehicle she heard a humming noise in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to taken to the dealer where the fuel pump was replaced; however, six months after the vehicle was repaired the contact experienced the identical failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the fuel filter was replaced. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

2004 Audi A4. Engine started making noise. Took to dealer for service and fuel filter was replaced. Seemed to be fixed, two weeks later on new year's eve we were driving to a party when the car started making noise again and then stalled and all power was lost. Luckily we avoided getting in an accident. Had it towed to dealer who informed us it was a failed fuel pump. Apparently this has been a major issue with Audi A4s, and a recall was issued for 2003 fuel pumps. 2004 fuel pump obviously also has defects as I've seen numerous complaints and an investigation was opened previously.

2004 Audi A4 3. 0 l quattro production date oct 3, 2003. Premature failure of fuel pump while driving, no warning no sputtering. If it had happened at a busy intersection it would have caused a mva.

Engine was starved of fuel on a busy highway. Apparent fuel pump failure with no warning. Police had to direct traffic until vehicle could be towed. $600 repair to replace Audi oem fuel pump. I know others have had the same problem by looking at carfax reports. Pump was prematurely defective. Mechanic confirmed that fuel filter was clean and functioning (not changed). Also, car now shows faulty fuel level readings (maybe unrelated). Incident date 12/21/2009.

Driving along at 55mph, car lost all power. I drifted to the shoulder, luckily there was a wide shoulder. After an hour waiting for a two truck I opened the fuse box to see if I could see an issue. Found that the fuel pump fuse was blown. Replaced fuse, car started immediately. This has happened 2 more times. Despite being under warranty, dealer says they can't do anything to help me because the failure does not "throw a code". For now I do not drive the car with my family in it for fear of getting stuck, or worse, having an accident on the highway or in an intersection.

Lost all engine power during highway driving. Discovered blown fuel pump fuse. Replaced fuse, attempted to start, immediately blew the second fuse. Car towed to Audi dealer, who determined the cause to be a failed fuel pump. The failed unit had 1. 1 ohms resistance, instead of the specified 28 ohms. Installed new fuel pump.

My Audi A4 avant with the 3. 0 engine experienced a sudden fuel pump failure while in traffic. The event was not preceded with any change in performance as described in NHTSA investigation # pe08027. The pump failure event was similar to that described in the recall of the 2003 A4 vehicle. The fuel pump was changed at the dealership with no mention of fuel filter or other components having failed.

On 9/21/2009, my car was diagnosed with a fuel pump failure causing a constant moaning noise by the keys Audi dealership service in van nuys. I was told that the fuel pump is increasingly failing to distribute the fuel into the engine and will eventually stop fully functioning. In search of more information on the diagnosis, I have found a recall report on certain vehicles matching my car model, year, and engine type with similar problems that could present a risk of crash. However, Audi denied that my car is qualified for the replacement of the fuel pump free of charge. I am, on the other hand , suspicious of negligence on the part of Audi in full compliance for a recovery of such a vital defect that cause a stoppage a blood flow, in essence, in to a highly regarded Audi engine which falsely relied upon by the unfortunate loyal Audi customers like me. I strongly believe that my case deserves a further investigation. I hope that my complaint will bring light to the problem that other drivers like me can benefit and let the blood flow safely again. Thank you.

2004 A4 Audi fuel pump failure 1. No notification just failure. 2. The failure occurs quite often, most complaints were found on your web service. 3. Taken to the dealership to replace faulty fuel pump.

The contact owns a 2004 Audi A4. While driving 25 mph the vehicle stalled and shut down. The dealer replaced the engine coils; however, the vehicle shut down again while driving. The dealer stated that the fuel pump caused the failure when it recurred. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle could shut off and cause a crash to occur. The current mileage was 35,000 and the failure mileage was 34,500.

Driving an 2005 Audi A4 quattro on a busy interstate highway, the car began to sputter and experience acceleration surging and deceleration. I was able to exit the roadway and had vehicle towed to dealer, eee motors in springfield virginia. Eee motors identified a fuel system problem, had vehicle shipped to Audi of alexandria for further diagnosis and repair. Audi dealer reported fuel pump needed replacement as well as a low pressure fuel sensor. Appears to be same problem as that which resulted in the 2004 Audi A4 fuel pump safety recall. Please recall this model year before same safety problem occurs for 2005.

Audi 2004 A4 fuel pump failed without warning. Wile driving at 55 mph the car stalled and had to be pushed to the side of the road. The fuel used was always 93 octane and tank replenished at 1/4 tank. There is a recall on the 2003 model I think this car should have been included in the campaign.

2004 Audi A4 1. 8t stalled in heavy city traffic with no warning. Vehicle has approx. 40,000 miles on it and has been regularly maintained by local dealer. Driver was left stranded in centre lane for almost thirty minutes until police and tow truck arrived. Local Audi dealer diagnosed problem as a failed fuel pump. This is the same fuel pump as the one recalled in the 03 Audi A4. Why hasn't the 2004 Audi A4 been recalled for this problem as online research indicates the problem is widespread?.

Audi A4 3. 0 while driving to the airport to pick up friends the car suddenly died. Only 68000 miles. Had to wait for a tow to a dealership. I was in another state. Friends had to rent a car and pick me up. Turned out to be a bad fuel pump and had to be replaced. Approximately two months earlier I had a bad fuel filter that had to be replaced. Only use 93 octane. Not good. Disappointed in what seems to be a regular occurrence.