The 2012 audi q5 has 3 problems reported for timing chain engine failure.
Audi q5 timing chain tensioner.
Engine replacement as a result of the failure of a timing chain or timing chain tensioner.
Eligible class of drivers.
January 3 2019 a volkswagen timing chain warranty extension is included in a settlement agreement between audi and vw owners who filed class action lawsuits over the timing chains and tensioners.
Labor costs are estimated between 2 314 and 2 918 while parts are priced at 393.
Our 2010 audi a5 2 0t engine is out and we found the timing tensioner has failed.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain.
Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
The risk is that the lower hydraulic timing chain tensioner may fail later model vehicles with the fitment of these engines have a revised timing chain tensioner which has removed this risk from the engine design.
Timing tensioner problems of audi q5 audi q5 owners have reported 14 problems related to timing tensioner under the engine and engine cooling category.
Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended warranty after a series of lawsuits were filed.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of audi q5 based on all problems reported for the q5.
The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure.
Worse we can see some damage.
However at 74k miles when the timing chain tensioner failed the engine.
Anyone who purchased or leased one of a specific model of volkswagen and audi vehicles either in the united states or puerto rico manufactured between 2008 and 2014.
By andrews high tech automotive may 22 2017 february 26th 2020 tips.
Timing chain tensioner replacement cost the average cost for an audi q5 timing chain tensioner replacement is between 2 707 and 3 312.