Water Pump problems of the 2012 Audi A5

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and Audi of shrewsbury (780 boston turnpike, shrewsbury, MA) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.

My car has had the add oil light on many times to which I have taken it to the dealer. First time they told me it was a water pump failure. I replaced and paid for the water pump. Second time a year later I returned to hear that the water pump failed again only this time it was the cam bearing ladder that failed which in turn caused the water pump to fail. Both times I asked if the water pump is replaced should I replace the timing belt, I am told it is a timing chain and does not need to be replaced. Then the light comes on again I take it back to the dealer to be checked they say it is fine. Two months later the light comes back on, while driving to the gas station to get oil I turn engine off only to have it turn back on running super rough. Car then will not start. I am now told that it was the timing belt failure and that the tensioner rod broke. I am not the only one with this issue. . Read more...