Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI 8V — Reliability

8V Sedan Compact 2013–2020 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA211 1.4 TFSI — 78/100 BUY
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

BUY 78

EA211 1.4 TFSI

1.4L Turbo I4

Timing belt (not chain) = no stretch. Cylinder deactivation. Efficient budget Audi.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt replacement (not chain — mandatory) EA211 1.4 TFSI high 60,000 km – 90,000 km
Cylinder On Demand (CoD) shudder EA211 1.4 TFSI minor 30,000 km – ∞