Audi A4 B9 — Reliability

B9 2015–2019 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA888 Gen 3 — 80/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine 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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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