Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat. warning lights will illuminate. 2010-2011 models. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-19H3 | 04/01/2011 | 10038758 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 03/01/2011 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-19H1 | 04/01/2011 | SA-19H1 REV 2 | 10038589 | Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. this also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011. *kb | 06/22/2011 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-19-11-20 | 02/24/2011 | 10038250 | Audi: the coolant pump is leaking or the engine is overheating without a leak. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-19-11-20 | 02/24/2011 | 10038250 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-38-11-05 | 01/21/2011 | 10038255 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-38-11-05 | 01/21/2011 | 10038255 | Audi: transmission problems resulting in a delayed engagement when cold or no drive on first engagement. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-10-13 | 09/01/2010 | 10035249 | Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without sig | 02/11/2011 | |
| TSB-01-10-09 | 06/01/2010 | 10035248 | Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner misfire detected; dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without signi | 02/11/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 6500 | ||
| 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). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/05/2009 | 8000 | ||
| 2009 audi a6 3.0t waterpump failed...twice. once at 8000 miles and again at 19000 miles. | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 6500 | ||
| 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). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 6500 | ||
| 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). | |||