Audi has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over water pump issues in its EA839 V-6 engines, with plaintiffs claiming the company knew about the defect for years. The lawsuit alleges that the water pumps in Audi's 2.9-liter and 3.0-liter EA839 V-6 engines are defective, leading to costly repairs for vehicle owners.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, claims that Audi knew about the water pump issue as early as November 2018, but failed to notify owners or take action to rectify the problem. The plaintiffs argue that the defective water pumps can cause coolant to leak into the vacuum system and other sensitive components, leading to expensive problems such as overheating, vacuum system damage, and turbocharger issues.
According to the lawsuit, the affected Audi models include the 2018-2024 A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, and SQ5. The plaintiffs claim that Audi's failure to disclose the water pump issue has resulted in significant financial losses for vehicle owners, who have had to pay out-of-pocket for repairs.
One of the plaintiffs, Doug Larr, purchased a 2019 Audi A6 in August 2021, only to have the water pump fail in March 2026. Larr was forced to pay nearly $6,000 for repairs, as his vehicle was no longer under warranty. Another plaintiff, Kaelin Crawford, experienced similar issues with his 2021 Audi SQ5, with the water pump failing in June 2024. Crawford was quoted $2,800 for repairs by an Audi dealer.
The lawsuit seeks damages on behalf of all Audi owners who have been affected by the water pump issue. It is unclear at this time how many vehicles are affected or what the total cost of repairs may be. Audi has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Source: roadandtrack.com
