EA888 Gen 4
Audi · 2.0L Turbo I4
2020–present
"Gen 3 refined. Higher compression, better cooling. Strong long-term outlook."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 2
Oil dilution — cold/short trips
▸Oil smells of fuel, level rises slightly, fuel economy drops
Gen 4 higher compression means fuel can condense in oil on cold/short trips. Software updates help. Less concern in warm climates.
Greece-specific: warm climate = less oil dilution than Northern Europe. Keep oil changes at 7-8k km.
EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR)
▸Rough idle, check engine light
Gen 4 petrol has EGR (unusual for petrol). Can foul at high mileage.
Less aggressive than diesel EGR. Monitor at 80k+ km service.
Models with EA888 Gen 4 9
Other Audi Engines
Tuning Potential
350hp+ Stage 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audi EA888 Gen 4 reliable?
The Audi EA888 Gen 4 scores 82/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €300 and €1,200.
What are the common problems with the EA888 Gen 4?
The most common issues are:
- Oil dilution — cold/short trips — moderate, repair cost €0–€500, 0 km–80,000 km
- EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR) — minor, repair cost €300–€700, 80,000 km–160,000 km
What cars use the Audi EA888 Gen 4?
The EA888 Gen 4 is found in:
- A1 35 TFSI (2018–2024)
- A3 35 TFSI (2020–2024)
- A4 2.0 TFSI (2015–2024)
- A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (2015–2024)
- A5 2.0 TFSI (2016–2024)
- A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (2016–2024)
- A6 2.0 TFSI (2018–2024)
- Q3 35 TFSI (2018–2024)
- Q5 2.0 TFSI (2017–2024)
How much does it cost to repair the EA888 Gen 4?
Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €300 to €1,200. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the EA888 Gen 4 produced?
The Audi EA888 Gen 4 was produced from 2020 to present. It is a 1984cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
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