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title: "Audi’s Older 2.0-Liter TFSI Engine Most Likely to Need Rebuild: Consumer Reports"
description: "Major complaints target the 2009 and 2010 models."
date: "2020-06-01"
modified: "2020-06-01"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/tech/33784/audis-older-2-0-liter-tfsi-engine-most-likely-to-need-rebuild-consumer-reports"
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# Audi’s Older 2.0-Liter TFSI Engine Most Likely to Need Rebuild: Consumer Reports

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It's no secret that Volkswagen and Audi struggled with reliability in the early 2000s, but now it appears that the issues have stuck around for a while. The 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine used in millions of VW group vehicles is once again being blamed for major reliability issues, many of which require a full engine overhaul. [*Consumer Reports*](<https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/cars-that-are-most-likely-to-need-an-engine-rebuild-what-to-buy/>) now names the 2.0-equipped Audi A4 in its list of vehicles most likely to need an engine rebuild, topping the controversial list along with the 2008 Ford Super Duty pickup truck [we covered yesterday.](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/33776/2008-ford-super-duty-with-6-4-l-power-stroke-named-truck-most-likely-to-need-a-rebuild>)

The cars in question are model years 2009 and 2010. *CR’s* research found that the problems develop at higher mileage, typically between 107,000 and 153,000 miles, which likely covers most A4s from those years still on the road today.

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*Consumer Reports’* detailed reliability page [for the A4](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/24606/2018-audi-a4-sedan-test-drive-review-a-riveting-example-of-the-power-of-the-sports-sedan>) is a rainbow of yellows and reds in the engine section, with complaints ranging from somewhat benign-sounding oil consumption problems to serious issues like failed rod bearings and cylinder replacements.

The A4 also lands at third-worst on other independent studies, such as the [Long Term Quality Index](<https://www.dashboard-light.com/reports/QualityIndexRating.html>). The 2005-2012 A4 joins the 1996-1999 Acura TL and CL, as well as the 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series at the bottom of the quality ratings there.

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**Steven Lang**

If all of this is starting to sound like class-action lawsuit territory to you—good eye. The 2.0 TFSI engine was blamed for so many issues that a [settlement was issued](<https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/closed-settlements/57394-audi-oil-consumption-class-action-lawsuit-settlement/>) to owners unlucky enough to own an Audi with one under the hood. The successful lawsuit covered 2009-2011 Audi A4s, the 2010-2011 A5, and the 2011 Q5 for a total of 126,000 vehicles. VW and Audi denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle anyway.

If you already own an [A4 from the affected years](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/28017/2020-audi-a4-lineup-fresh-face-new-mild-hybrid-system-and-s4-goes-diesel>), you’re likely well aware of the problems by now. If you’re considering buying one, *Consumer Reports* has some recommendations for alternatives that won’t have you in the shop so often. The 2008-2010 Lexus ES and Infiniti G are named as alternatives without major engine problems, as are Acura TLs from 2009 and 2010.

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## Author
After working in the technology and software industry for several years, Chris Teague began writing as a way to help people outside of that world understand the sometimes very technical work that goes on behind the scenes. With a lifelong love of all things automotive, he turned his attention to writing new vehicle reviews, detailing industry trends, and breaking news. Along the way, he earned an MBA with a focus on data analysis that has helped him gain a strong understanding of why the auto industry’s biggest companies make the decisions they do.

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