Timing chain wear
usually 150,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Rattle at rear of engine
Fix: Replace chains (gearbox off)
€3,000–5,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6
Diesel · 2,698 / 2,967 cm³ · 120–240 kW
26
model generations
3
known faults
963,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 26 model generations, among them: Audi A6 (C7), Volkswagen Touareg II, Audi Q7 (4M), Audi A6 (C8), Volkswagen Touareg III, Audi Q5 (8R) and 20 more.
The most expensive known risk is timing chain wear: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €3,000–5,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,698 / 2,967 cm³ |
| Power | 120–240 kW |
| Years | 2004–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~6.0–8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | BPP, BSG, CANA, CAMA, ASB, BMK, BUG, BKS, CASA, CATA, CCMA, CJGA, CCWA, CCWB, CDUC, CDUD, CDYA, CDYC, CLAA, CLAB, CRTC, CPNB, CVUB, CZVA … |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€400–1,800
Swirl flaps / intake manifold (2004–2010)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2010 only
Signs: Engine light, flap position codes
Fix: Replace intake manifold / actuator
€600–1,500
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Audi A4 (B8) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| 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 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Audi A4 (B7) 2004–2008Audi A4 (B8) 2007–2015Audi A4 (B9) 2015–2024Audi A5 (8T) 2007–2016Audi A5 (B10) 2024–Audi A5 (F5) 2016–2024Audi A6 (C6) 2004–2011Audi A6 (C7) 2011–2018Audi A6 (C8) 2018–Audi A7 (4G) 2010–2018Audi A7 (4K) 2018–Audi A8 (D3) 2002–2010Audi A8 (D4) 2010–2017Audi A8 (D5) 2017–Audi Q5 (8R) 2008–2017Audi Q5 (FY) 2017–Audi Q7 (4L) 2006–2015Audi Q7 (4M) 2015–Audi Q8 (4M) 2018–Porsche Cayenne (958 / 9Y0) 2010–Porsche Macan 2014–Porsche Panamera 2009–Volkswagen Amarok I 2010–2022Volkswagen Touareg I 2002–2010Volkswagen Touareg II 2010–2018Volkswagen Touareg III 2018–
Common questions
Does the 2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6 engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6 engine take?
5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~6.0–8.0 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6 engine?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain wear (150,000–250,000 km, €3,000–5,000); EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €400–1,800); swirl flaps / intake manifold (2004–2010) (120,000–220,000 km, €600–1,500).
Which cars have the 2.7 / 3.0 TDI V6 engine?
Audi A6 (C7), Volkswagen Touareg II, Audi Q7 (4M), Audi A6 (C8), Volkswagen Touareg III, Audi Q5 (8R) and 20 more.
Sources and notes
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.
Updated 08/10/2026