Petrol · 2024–now
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All about the Audi A5 (B10)All about the 1.8 / 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888) engine
The 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888) engine was fitted to the Audi A5 (B10) (2024–now). In the EU that is 97.2 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 2.0 204 hp, 2.0 252 hp, 2.0 150 hp, 2.0.
The most expensive known risk is turbo wastegate actuator wear (boost faults, limp mode): it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,800 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Coolant loss, coolant smell, fluctuating temperature gauge, slow warm-up or overheating warning
Fix: Find the leak with UV dye or a pressure test; replace the pump and thermostat module as one unit
Signs: Whistle or hiss at idle, rough idle, lean codes (P0171), higher oil use, oil leaks at seals
Fix: Check fuel trims in live data; replace the PCV valve / oil separator
Signs: Power loss, boost pressure codes (e.g. P0299), limp mode
Fix: Compare set and actual boost in live data to rule out leaks; repair or replace the actuator, or the turbo if the wastegate itself is worn
Signs: Gearbox warning, odd or even gears (1-3-5 or 2-4-R) drop out, delayed or wrong shifts, limp mode or no drive
Fix: Diagnose with a dealer-level tester; repair the control unit / solenoids or fit a reconditioned mechatronic unit, change the oil and filter and run the adaptations
Signs: Knock or jerk when shifting down into 3rd or 2nd in traffic, a pause of 1-3 seconds before the car pulls away
Fix: Ask the dealer for the latest gearbox software, change the oil and filter and reset the adaptations; if it persists, have the mechatronic checked
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,250–5,200. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Audi A5 (B10) with the 2.0 TSI / TFSI (EA888) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| DSG/DCT oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km | €70–250 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid1,968 cm³ · 150 kW (204 hp) | 41.9 % | 2025–2025 | 135 g/km | 5.2 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,984 cm³ · 185 kW (252 hp) | 19.7 % | 2025–2025 | 55 g/km | 2.4 L |
| 2.0 Petrol1,984 cm³ · 150 kW (204 hp) | 19.6 % | 2025–2025 | 162 g/km | 7.1 L |
| 2.0 Petrol1,984 cm³ · 110 kW (150 hp) | 10.5 % | 2025–2025 | 156 g/km | 6.9 L |
| 2.0 Petrol1,984 cm³ | 3.7 % | 2025–2025 | 158 g/km | 5.8 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
The faults with the highest risk: turbo wastegate actuator wear (boost faults, limp mode) (80,000–200,000 km, €300–1,800); coolant pump / thermostat housing leak (plastic) (60,000–160,000 km, €350–900).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026