2008 2012 vw and audi 2 0t tsi engines had a tensioner.
Audi q5 timing chain tensioner problems.
There is a class action lawsuit about the problem.
By doing so all the slack in the timing chain is taken out and ensures that the timing chain will not jump over spocket.
The 2 0l engine has a poorly designed timing chain tensioner which is prone to failure around 75k miles and will take your engine with it.
Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain.
Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain.
The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure.
Audi q5 owners have reported 15 problems related to timing tensioner under the engine and engine cooling category.
Engine replacement as a result of the failure of a timing chain or timing chain tensioner.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of audi q5 based on all problems reported for the q5.
The timing chain tensioner keeps the timing chain tight to keep the top and bottom of the engine rotating together.
Eligible class of drivers.
The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure.
Timing chain tensioner revision.
The 2012 audi q5 has 3 problems reported for timing chain engine failure.
The average cost for an audi q5 timing chain tensioner replacement is between 2 707 and 3 312.
Busted timing chains updated on september 2 2020.
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.
Affected vw and audi models 2008 2012.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended warranty after a series of lawsuits were filed.
Labor costs are estimated between 2 314 and 2 918 while parts are priced at 393.