Audi Owners Pay A Whooping $6000 On Defective Water Pumps

It’s not precisely water pumps that excite enthusiasts. No one visits Cars & Coffee to enquire about the seal material used in your coolant module, and no one posts posters of them on bedroom walls. However, a small component hidden deep under Audi’s twin-turbo V6 range could become an expensive nightmare if a recent complaint is true.

According to a recently filed class action lawsuit, Audi’s EA839-family 2.9-liter and 3.0-liter engines have faulty water pumps that can malfunction early and cause coolant leaks, contamination, overheating, and, in extreme situations, engine damage.

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A large portion of Audi’s lineup, including the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, SQ5, S6, S7, and RS5 models from the 2018 through 2024 model years, is covered by the complaint.

What The Lawsuit Actually Alleges

The filing that CarComplaints was able to view indicates that the problem is not a little, irregular coolant leak. The plaintiffs claim that under completely normal operating temperatures, the coolant module’s internal components, casing, and seals deteriorate too quickly. The coolant clearly starts to leak into the hoover system and other parts after that, causing chaos. It goes without saying that owners won’t detect a small leak at first.

According to Audi owners, a V6 Turbo’s defective water pumps might result in $6,000 in repair costs.
Plaintiffs contend that damage may have already begun by the time warning lights come on or coolant levels fall to a level that warrants concern. The lawsuit also claims that turbochargers may be impacted by the issue. Not a single vehicle manufactured this century has turbochargers that are extremely inexpensive to swap out at the dealership.

The Owners Are Footing The Bills

Two owners are leading the case. One California owner says his 2019 Audi A6 needed a water pump, PCV valve, and vacuum system replacement after a mechanic found coolant leaking into vacuum hoses. Audi allegedly declined assistance because the car was out of warranty, leaving him with nearly $6,000 in repair bills.

A second plaintiff with a 2021 SQ5 says his coolant warning light appeared at roughly 62,000 miles. After warranty coverage expired, he says Audi refused help, and he ultimately paid over $1,400 for repairs. The lawsuit claims Audi knew of the issue as early as November 2018 and concealed the alleged defect while continuing to sell affected vehicles.

It is now up to VW and Audi to either try to dismiss the lawsuit or react to it. The case may impact many owners, so we’ll keep you informed here as it develops.

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