Audi A3 8V — Reliability

8V 2017–2020 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA211 1.5 TFSI — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 75

EA211 1.5 TFSI

1.5L Turbo I4

EA211 evo with Miller cycle and cylinder deactivation. No big mechanical failure yet, but 2017-2019 ...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing belt - interference engine, long interval EA211 1.5 TFSI high —
Plastic water pump and thermostat housing cracks and leaks EA211 1.5 TFSI moderate —
Cold-phase hesitation and kangaroo jerk (manual cars, software) EA211 1.5 TFSI minor —