Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI 8R — Reliability

8R SUV Mid SUV 2008–2017 2 engines

Reliability Summary

Best engine EA888 Gen 3 — 80/100 BUY
Worst engine EA888 Gen 2 — 38/100 AVOID
Average reliability 59/100

Engine Comparison

Engine Reliability Score Verdict Known Issues
EA888 Gen 3
2.0L Turbo I4 		80/100 BUY Water pump failure +2
EA888 Gen 2
2.0L Turbo I4 		38/100 AVOID Oil consumption (slightly improved but still bad) +2

Engines in this model

BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3

2.0L Turbo I4

Game changer. Dual injection solved carbon. Metal tensioner. 200k+ mi. Best VW Group 4-cyl.

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AVOID 38

EA888 Gen 2

2.0L Turbo I4

Same oil + tensioner flaws as Gen 1. CR: rebuild by 100-150k mi.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Water pump failure EA888 Gen 3 moderate 60,000 km – 120,000 km
Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2) EA888 Gen 3 minor 60,000 km – 120,000 km
HPFP noise / wear at high mileage EA888 Gen 3 minor 120,000 km – 200,000 km
Oil consumption (slightly improved but still bad) EA888 Gen 2 critical 20,000 km – 100,000 km
Timing chain tensioner (same as Gen 1) EA888 Gen 2 critical 60,000 km – 130,000 km
Severe carbon buildup EA888 Gen 2 high 40,000 km – 80,000 km

FAQ

Is the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI reliable?

The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 38/100 (AVOID) to 80/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 59/100.

Which Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI engine is most reliable?

The EA888 Gen 3 is the most reliable engine in the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI, scoring 80/100 (BUY).

What problems does the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI have?

Across all engine variants, the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI has 6 known issues. The most common are related to Water pump failure, Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2), HPFP noise / wear at high mileage.