Engine Major
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
What Owners Say
"My Audi had a bad oil consumption issue that Audi would not repair leaving me with the total replacement cost."
Anonymous, OH (2012 Audi Q5 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Engine burn 1 litre of oil every 800 km. It failed 2x the oil consumption test by the dealer. Fixed the piston rings and sealer rings at my own cost, but it didn't fix the problem. I need to contact Audi HQ and ask to cover some of the cost of pistons replacement."
Anonymous, ON (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"2009--2011 4 cyl engine suffered excessive oil use, supposedly fixed at start of 2012. My 2012 was evidently built with some of old parts. Aware of the problem, Audi devised a definition of excessive oil use. They fill oil reservoir and car driven at least 600 miles. Oil remaining measured somehow electronically. My car used 0.84pints per thousand miles. They decided to replace pistons and rings at no charge. I did pay for new timing chain and tensioner, based on their experience with the many similar engines. New seals in emission system were not installed, since the proper parts had been used at first assembly. Software for emission system was updated. That seemed to alter the transmission shift points slightly."
Frank S., TX (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"audi replaced the engine no cost to me."
Charles M., WA (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"I have been complaining about increasing oil consumption for sometime now, was put off by service department. I finally insisted on an oil consumption test and it is now consuming .88 quarts per 1000 miles. I am within the extended warranty mileage but outside the time by a year. The 2.0T has had documented issues with oil consumption and a class action suit but Audi insists the issues were fixed by the 2012 model year. AUDI offered no assistance and states it is only the result of high mileage. This oil consumption is not acceptable for well maintained (everything by the book by the dealer) vehicle. Last VW ever for me. Also, this vehicle had the frnsmission replaced under warranty at 40000 miles. Pathetic."
Patrick B., NC (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Excessive oils use caused piston and ring replacement basically a rebuild a known problem with an extended warranty up to '11 model year. Audi refused to help with the '12 model year."
Anonymous, NY (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Excess oil usage. Factory covered piston and piston ring replacement even though out of warrantee"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Oil consumption issue due to out of spec pistons/rings installed at factory, a known issue happening since at least 2007 model year, possibly earlier. Company was sued and settled on 2007 through 2011 model years, but no longer is covering the cost of this fix after last year or for 2012 models. The bill to repair to replace the pistons was $6,000.00"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The vehicle didn't actually get an engine rebuild but requires one due to excessive oil consumption (> 1 liter per 1000 miles). We have the engine code CAEB that is known to have ring problems and increasing oil consumption over time"
Chris W., AB (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"rebuilt engine under warranty"
Mark B., PA (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Engine pulled and pistons replaced in a 2.5 year old car! Dealer said that oil consumption issues had been observed in 2012 & 2013 models"
Wogbe O., TX (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The timing chain tensioner went it 170k. It was fixed by dealer and was an expensive fix. It was fixed perfectly with no ongoing issues."
Anonymous, SK (2012 Audi Q5 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The vehicle was sold as having a timing chain that would last the lifetime of the vehicle. It did not resulting in a catastrophic failure requiring a new engine. Only AFTER the engine failed did Audi recall the timing chain issue."
Anonymous, WA (2012 Audi Q5 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Lost power and limped the car to the dealership. Ended up with a $4000 repair. Car was perfect after repair. Luckily no long term engine damage."
Anonymous, SK (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The turbo failed and had to be replaced at a cost of over $3000. There was no explanation given as to the reason the turbo failed"
Anonymous, TX (2012 Audi Q5 2.0T 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)
"This 3.2 l V6 engine has a carbon build up issue in the cylinder head, valves and throttle body. The cylinder head and valves have been repaired and cleaned twice on warranty. The throttle body carbon build up was not covered on warranty"
Anonymous, AB (2012 Audi Q5 3.2 3.2-L V6)