Audi 5.2 V10 TFSI
CAUTION Turbo Chaos

5.2 V10 TFSI

Audi · 5.2 V10 TFSI (DECA/BUJ)

2008–2024

0 / 100
CAUTION

"RS6/RS7 C7, R8 V10 Performance. Twin-turbo V10. Carbon buildup. Turbo failure at high mileage. Coil packs. Timing chain. Incredible performance but maintenance costs match."

Layout V10
Displacement 5204 cc
Power 560–620 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €3,000–€8,000

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

◆ CRITICAL

Turbo failure

€3,000–€8,000 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Smoke, boost loss

Details

Twin-turbo on V10. Failure catastrophic.

Greece Note

Turbo V10 — €3,000-8,000.

Models with 5.2 V10 TFSI 2

Audi R8 5.2 FSI
2019–2024 DECA 570 hp petrol
Audi R8 5.2 FSI Performance
2019–2024 DECA 620 hp petrol

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Tuning Potential

700hp+ Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi 5.2 V10 TFSI reliable?

The Audi 5.2 V10 TFSI scores 62/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €3,000 and €8,000.

What are the common problems with the 5.2 V10 TFSI?

The most common issues are:

  • Turbo failure — critical, repair cost €3,000–€8,000, 80,000 km–150,000 km
What cars use the Audi 5.2 V10 TFSI?

The 5.2 V10 TFSI is found in:

  • R8 (2019–2024)
  • R8 (2019–2024)
How much does it cost to repair the 5.2 V10 TFSI?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €3,000 to €8,000. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 5.2 V10 TFSI produced?

The Audi 5.2 V10 TFSI was produced from 2008 to 2024. It is a 5204cc V10 petrol turbo engine.

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