Audi · Coupé · 2007–2016
Audi A5 8T Coupé
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.2 / 5.0 · Based on 17 engine variants Most Fun Engine
450 PS
4.2L FSI V8 Benzin
RS5 Coupé — NA V8 in the best-looking B8 body
Legendary! Most Reliable Engine
170–177 PS
1.8L TFSI Benzin
5 weaknesses
Good Choice Problem Engine
354 PS
4.2L FSI V8 Benzin
12 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Audi A5 8T Coupé is available with 9 engine variants — from 136 to 450 hp.
2.0L TDI Engine Change
2007 2016
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2008 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2011 2015
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2.7L TDI V6
2007 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
3.0L TDI V6
2007 2012
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
1.8L TFSI Engine Change
2007 2012
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2007 2016
Good Choice 5 weaknesses
2007 2016
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2011 2016
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2.0L TFSI Engine Change
2007 2016
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2008 2016
Stay Away! 7 weaknesses
2012 2016
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
3.0L TFSI V6
2010 2016
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
3.2L FSI V6
2007 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
RS5
2010 2016
Stay Away! 9 weaknesses
S5 Engine Change
2007 2012
Stay Away! 12 weaknesses
2012 2016
Be Careful 15 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Multitronic CVT Gearbox: Complete Failure and Juddering The CVT Multitronic (0AW) tends to catastrophic failures around 100,000 km: juddering when pulling away, extreme rpm fluctuations and loss of reverse gear. Without regular gearbox oil changes, complete failure is likely. Symptoms: Juddering when accelerating, rpm fluctuations in partial load, PRND display flashing, clutch slipping from 100,000 km | High | |
| S tronic Dual Clutch: Juddering and Clutch Wear The S tronic dual-clutch gearbox shows premature clutch wear in stop-and-go traffic and when towing. Juddering when pulling away and harsh gearshifts, often fixable by software update. Symptoms: Juddering from standstill, harsh downshift shunts, vibration in low-load range from 80,000 km | High |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the Audi A5 8T Coupé have? +
The Audi A5 8T as Coupé has 127 known weaknesses, 8 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: CJSA-130 (1.8L TFSI).
Is the Audi A5 8T Coupé worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Audi A5 8T Coupé — 8 of 17 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee