Audi A5 oil consumption problems

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · FL

2012 Audi a5 quattro burns oil every 100miles 5qt and does not allow a quick acceleration if trying to avoid an accident. The car misfires and shuts off while driving. No check engine light was on when it first did this. Mechanic was able to reproduce the same problem. Turbo is bad. O2 sensor is bad. Air intake leak. Running rich at bank 1. The oil meter on the display does not display actual amount of oil. It also has several electrical problems. Rear turning lights have an electrical problem. Great drive most of the time and check engine light goes off randomly then all of it starts again.

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Engine · NJ

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A5. The contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where oil was added to the vehicle; however, after the third time the contact was informed by the dealer that it was a common issue with the Audi sport vehicles. A failure cause was not determined. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring for several years. The contact stated that he had an oil consumption test completed with the dealer who informed him that there was an issue with the pistons and O-rings. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The dealer stated that they would send documentation to the manufacturer for approval to rebuild the engine. The contact stated that he had spoken with the manufacturer and was informed that the request was denied. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 11, 2022 · Engine · 92,398 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove to the local dealer. The dealer informed the contact that many vehicles had experienced oil issues. The oil was topped off. The dealer performed an oil consumption test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,398.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · FL

This vehicle had a recall, and a new engine was put into it and ever since the new engine was put in, the vehicle has had numerous problems and electrical failures. Now the new engine, with less than 50k is burning oil and no one can tell me why. This is by far the worst vehicle I have ever owned. The minute the car was purchased off of the lease, I feel like the car has just fallen apart.

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · TX

Inferior piston rings burning oil inside the engine.

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Engine · 81,000 miles · CA

Was leaving house, car started shaking violently so I drove back home, engine light turned on. Have been waiting long before this happened to hear back from audi about oil consumption warranty recall, car was under 80k mi at the time I made report, had already paid for the required tests they needed, took them 4 months to finally get back to me. Received special case since it was a pre owned vehicle & could not provide them with the service maintenance records since I had just purchased vehicle, not the dealership nor audi have been helpful with obtaining that information. Now they are saying they are not willing to fix it or buy back.

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Engine · 63,148 miles · PR

Audi of america acknowledged on 2015 that 126,000 vehicles present excessive oil consumption. My vehicle was taken to audi of san juan, puerto rico on may 16, 2017 where various repairs were performed. Dealer indicated that oil service needed to be done prior to start oil consumption test phase 1(pcv valve) which I authorized. After this, low oil light turned on within less than 900 miles. On june 5th, 2017 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to perform phase 2 of the oil consumption test. Dealer documented that the vehicle consumed 1.08 qt in 1,000 miles. However, dealer informed me that my vehicle could not be repair due to td1 flagging by audi of america. I asked the service advisor that I wanted to discuss the issue with the service manager. I pointed out that "audi of america" defines warranty as follows "a guarantee that the manufacturer will replace any component that fails as a result of manufacturer's defect in material or workmanship". Audi of america is aware that there is a manufacturer's failure regarding the piston rings, nevertheless is looking into any excuse to not honor what was agreed in the oil consumption settlement. Per 13-cv-02529-mmm-vbk "the service adjustment was not performed as a result of engine damage due to abuse, alteration or modification, a collision or crash, vandalism and/or other impact.' the problem with the vehicle came since it rolled out of audi's manufacturing facility and vehicles modifications are not the root cause of this issue. Audi performed the vehicle modifications in one of their partner facilities (garage europa) as part of a sales promotion at the time it was first purchased.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · FL

This vehicle when I start in the morning feels like something is rubbing on the wheels. It maybe the wheel bearings. Also just like the other audi owners have said this car consumes at least a quart of oil every 800 to a 1000 miles or so. I decided on this vehicle based on reputation, I've had it a year and I'm not happy. I thought this was normal. But I see its not. Please help.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX

The timing chain failed during normal operation at 70,000m. The car was maintained by the dealer according to manuf. Specs. All records are available. The audi a5 2.0t engine is known to have a manuf defect causing high oil consumption (class action suit and settlement). The manuf. Denies any linkage to low oil and denies responsibility for the power train failure. These internal parts are designed for long-life and are not maintained on a regular basis. Failure is accused by a design defect or a manuf defect. The massive failure of the internal parts of the engine due to the failure of a part often requires wholesale replacement of the engine. Audi has refused to accept full responsibility. This failure when the car is in potion will result in loss of all power assistance to brakes and steering - subjecting the driver and passengers to potential serious injury or death.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 70,600 miles · TX

March 21 my low oil light came on, as it has every couple of months from the day I bought my car. Audi always told me this was normal. I would go to the dealer every couple of months when the light came on and get a quart poured in. I've never had another issue with the car and I have serviced it perfectly at the dealership. About a month ago I got notice of the class action lawsuit for my car and it's overconsumption of oil. On march 21st when I had more oil added, we made an appointment for the oil oversconsumption problem to be fixed. That night at midnight. I started my car. Drove about a block to an intersection. Stopped at the light. And the car stopped. The timing chain broke and the engine is destroyed. A timing chain should never break. I am lucky I was not driving on the freeway when the engine failed. The oil overconsumption could definitely lead to the timing chain breaking. Audi refuses to admit this even though it is documented. There is a documented manufacturer defect in my engine for the 2011 a5s, but they refuse to cover the engine replacement. It is their fault. I was sitting on a time bomb and audi was fully aware that this could happen and they never checked and never mentioned it to me. Now they expect me to cover the cost of a new engine when it was a manufacturer problem. It clearly states in the class action suit that the defect can lead to complete engine failure. I am over my warranty, but that should not matter. This defect existed from day one. They need to be held responsible.