Audi A6 owners have reported 3 problems related to water pump (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A6 based on all problems reported for the A6.
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.
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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).
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The car makes a whining noise on cold start. It has been in for repairs since March 2, 2002. Zaumbach of manhattan has replaced the engine, turbos and water pumps due to possible leak. They cannot repair the car, they say the noise is still present. No one knows what the problem is and it may be dangerous.
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