Engine Failure Problems of Audi A5

Audi A5 owners have reported 3 problems related to engine failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Audi A5 based on all problems reported for the A5.

1 Engine Failure problem of the 2012 Audi A5

Failure Date: 06/10/2025

My 2012 Audi A5 has 155,000 miles on it and it has had every oil change and maintenance up to date , my turbos and pistons have caused complete engine failure with 0 compression in my only car . Both have recalls on them for my year and model and even tho I got a letter in the mail about being part of a settlement for my turbos causing engine failure I feel as tho my car shouldn't be broke it should of already been fixed.

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2 Engine Failure problem of the 2011 Audi A5

Failure Date: 06/02/2018

My 2011 Audi A5 2. 0t has experienced low compression on piston number 1 which is a sign of engine failure and requires the engine to be redone. Since then I have checked with Audi mechanics and online reviews and it seems like my model of Audi has a common problem with the engine. The fact that many A5's have experienced engine failures begs the question of why Audi has not recalled this vehicle and why the engines were allowed to be released that are obviously sub optimal and weak!.

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3 Engine Failure problem of the 2011 Audi A5

Failure Date: 02/14/2017

The timing chain tensionor failed with no warning causing catastrophic engine failure. Audivw is aware of the issue and refuse to issue a recall on the part they have redesigned more than 4 times. Repair cost is $10-12,000 when it fails. Replacing the defective part would cost $700.




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