Audi Q3 8U — Reliability

8U 2013–2018 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.5 TFSI I5 — 83/100 BUY
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

BUY 83

2.5 TFSI I5

2.5L Turbo I5

Legendary 5-cyl. 9x Engine of the Year. Forged internals. Surprisingly reliable.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Wastegate rattle (2015-2018 production) 2.5 TFSI I5 minor 20,000 km – 80,000 km
Carbon buildup (DI engine) 2.5 TFSI I5 minor 60,000 km – 120,000 km