Seat Exeo
147 kW EA113 TFSI in the Exeo on the Audi B7 platform with chain drive. Oil consumption and high-pressure pump lobe are typical EA113 weak points. Carefully check service history when buying used.
Exeo with sporty character
With 147 kW from the 2.0 TFSI the Exeo 3R takes on a sportier note. The engine works in a refined and powerful manner; the chassis gives good feedback. As an Audi A4 relative with a Seat price tag, this is an interesting driver's car with solid engineering.
Engine Weaknesses 7
Up to 785,000 engines from model years 2008–2011 affected: undersized oil scraper rings (1.5 mm instead of 2 mm) burn and allow oil into the combustion chambers. Consumption over 1 l/1,000 km possible.
Symptoms: Frequent oil level warnings, blueish smoke, oil consumption well above norm, soot deposits in exhaust
The camshaft chain of the EA113 2.0 TFSI stretches with oil starvation or long service intervals. Tensioner and guide rails show wear with rattling as early warning.
Symptoms: Metallic rattling from the timing chain area on cold start, camshaft sensor fault code, rough running
The BWE engine from the Audi A4 B7, fitted in the Seat Exeo, shares all known EA113 weak points with the BWA. Oil consumption from piston ring wear and valve stem seals documented at higher mileage.
Symptoms: Dropping oil level, slight blue smoke, oil-fouled spark plugs
The EA113 BWE in the Exeo also shows the known cam follower wear on the high-pressure pump. Since the Exeo is often seen as a budget A4 by used-car buyers, deferred maintenance is more common.
Symptoms: Power loss at full throttle, juddering, engine warning light for fuel pressure
The oil separator and crankcase ventilation of the 2.0 TFSI are known weak points. A faulty diaphragm creates negative pressure in the crankcase and promotes oil seepage.
Symptoms: Rough idle, whistling from engine bay, oil mist, mixture/injection fault codes
The mechanical high-pressure pump of the EA113 TFSI can show pressure drops at high mileage, causing rough running and fault messages. Especially relevant after long fuel storage periods.
Symptoms: Juddering under load, starting difficulties, fault 'injection pressure too low', engine warning light
The 2.0 TFSI water pump can become leaky or fail completely. If not caught in time, overheating damage with cylinder head warping is possible.
Symptoms: Coolant loss, coolant warning light, overheating, coolant smell from engine bay
Vehicle Weaknesses 3
The double-wishbone front axle of the Exeo 3R (Audi A4 B7 basis) wears at high mileage and is costly to overhaul.
On the 2.0 TDI engine fuel return lines can develop leaks. Typical symptom is fuel stains under the vehicle.
Premature battery performance loss and false alarms from the anti-theft system are known weaknesses on the Exeo 3R.
