Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2010 Audi A6.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Water Pump problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems |
2009 Audi A6 3. 0t waterpump failed. . . Twice. Once at 8000 miles and again at 19,000 miles.
2010 Audi A6 experienced massive sudden loss of engine coolant. Result was need to immediately stop car and shut down engine. Loss of coolant resulted in hot liquid spraying out of engine and reducing visibility. Required tow truck to get car to dealer for replacement of defective water pump. According to service manager who directed repairs, the original water pump had a plastic housing and these housings have been failing on many 2009-2010 Audi cars. New water pump part has been changed to metal pump housing (reportedly).
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Audi A6. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle overheated and steam appeared under the passenger side of the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.