Problems with oil consumption on Audi: affected models and engines
In 15 models from Audi there are 4 documented faults with oil consumption. The most important: piston breakage and oil consumption in the 1.4 TSI twincharger, high oil consumption and turbo wear and oil consumption.
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Audi models it appears in.
In A1 I and A3 II
In A3 II, A3 III, A4 B8, A4 B9, A5 I and Q3 I and 3 more models
In A3 I, A4 B5, A4 B6 and TT I
In A3 II, A4 B7 and TT II
By Audi model
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- Audi A3 II (2003–2012)3 faults
- Audi TT II (2006–2014)2 faults
- Audi A4 B5 (1994–2001)1 fault
- Audi A3 I (1996–2003)1 fault
- Audi TT I (1998–2006)1 fault
- Audi A4 B6 (2000–2004)1 fault
- Audi A4 B7 (2004–2007)1 fault
- Audi A4 B8 (2007–2015)1 fault
- Audi A5 I (2007–2017)1 fault
- Audi Q5 I (2008–2017)1 fault
- Audi A1 I (2010–2018)1 fault
- Audi Q3 I (2011–2018)1 fault
- Audi A3 III (2012–2020)1 fault
- Audi TT III (2014–2023)1 fault
- Audi A4 B9 (2015–today)1 fault
Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
What faults with oil consumption do Audi cars have?
In 15 models from Audi there are 4 documented faults with oil consumption. The most important: piston breakage and oil consumption in the 1.4 TSI twincharger, high oil consumption and turbo wear and oil consumption. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Audi models have the most problems with oil consumption?
Audi A3 II (3 faults), Audi TT II (2 faults), Audi A4 B5 (1 fault) and Audi A3 I (1 fault).
Which Audi engines have faults with oil consumption?
1.2 and 1.4 TSI (1 fault), 1.8 T 20v (1 fault), 2.0 TSI / TFSI (1 fault) and VW 2.0 TFSI EA113 (1 fault).