The crankcase breather of the five-cylinder 2.5 TFSI leads the oil vapour into the intake, and the stub of the diverter valve sits directly next to it.
Applies to the engine CZGB, DAZA, DNWA.
Repair: 200–600 EUR
vinkodex.Audi RS3 8V common faults.
2012–2020. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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What to watch for
What can go wrong on this car?
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
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The seven speed, wet clutch DQ500 is the DSG of the high torque models (Transporter, Arteon, Tiguan).
Applies to the transmission DQ500.
With direct injection the fuel does not wash the intake valves: the petrol goes into the cylinder, not behind the valve.
Applies to the engine CZGB, DAZA, DNWA.
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The G62 sensor tells the engine control unit how hot the coolant is.
Applies to the engine CZGB, DAZA, DNWA.
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The dash shows "Error: Workshop!
Applies to the transmission DQ500.
Official recall1 recallsShowThe manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
A12/01247/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateDeviations in the manufacturing process may result in either of the front seat belt reels not achieving full restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Engines and transmissions in this generation
A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.
8V · 2012–2020
Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
4 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
2.5 l · 2480 cm³
CZGB · DQ500
2.5 TFSI quattro
2015–2016 · quattro
367 HPpetrol · automatichatchback2.5 l · 2480 cm³
CZGB · DQ500
2.5 TFSI quattro Pro Line +
2015–2016 · quattro Pro Line +
367 HPpetrol · automatichatchback2.5 l · 2480 cm³
DAZA · DNWA · DQ500
2.5 TFSI quattro
2017–2020 · quattro
400 HPpetrol · automaticsaloon2.5 l · 2480 cm³
DAZA · DNWA · DQ500
2.5 TFSI quattro
2017–2020 · quattro
400 HPpetrol · automatichatchback
Neighbouring generations
8V · 2012–2020
8V (2012-2020). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
2012–2020. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
Does the fault apply to every car like this?
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
Is it free?
The fault list is.
Information, not an expert opinion
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.
- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
- A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
- You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.