Audi Q5 8R — Reliability

8R 2013–2017 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged — 84/100 BUY
Known Issues 5

Engine in this model

BUY 84

EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged

3.0L TFSI Supercharged V6

Audi's supercharged 3.0 TFSI V6 (2008-2017): S4 and S5 B8, A6 and A7 C7, A8 D4, Q5 and SQ5 8R, Q7, V...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Fuel rail leak - fire risk (2011-2013 recall) EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged moderate —
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged moderate 100,000 km – 193,000 km
Thermostat and water pump failure (under the supercharger) EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged moderate 80,000 km – 129,000 km
Upper timing-chain tensioner rattle at cold start EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged minor —
Intake valve carbon build-up (direct injection) EA837 3.0 TFSI supercharged minor 97,000 km – 161,000 km