Audi A4 B5 — Reliability

B5 1998–2001 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.5 V6 TDI (AKE) — 42/100 AVOID
Known Issues 1

Engine in this model

AVOID 42

2.5 V6 TDI (AKE)

2.5 V6 TDI

C5 A6 2.5 TDI. Camshaft wear is catastrophic — soft cam lobes wear flat, destroying engine. Timing b...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Camshaft lobe wear (catastrophic) 2.5 V6 TDI (AKE) critical 80,000 km – 150,000 km