Audi engines: 2.0 TFSI, 3.0 TFSI, V8 and V10

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 4, 2026

The engines in most modern US Audis are the 2.0 TFSI (EA888) turbo four, the 3.0 TFSI V6 (supercharged, then turbocharged), the 2.9 TFSI twin-turbo V6 in the RS 5, the 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder, the 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 and the R8’s 5.2 V10. CarWhere covers 9 engines with years, Audi ratings, 6 documented problems and 21 NHTSA recalls.

Audi shares its engines across model lines and with the rest of the Volkswagen Group, so one page serves every Audi that uses an engine — the 2.0 TFSI, for example, powers versions of the A3, A4, A5, Q3 and Q5. Each page lists the model years, Audi-published output by application, design facts, documented problems with pre-purchase checks, and verified NHTSA recall campaigns.

Engine family overviews

3.0 TFSI V6: every generation compared — Audi has sold two different 3.0 TFSI V6 engines.

Four- and five-cylinder engines

Four- and five-cylinder engines: model years and peak Audi-published output
Engine	Model years	Peak output	Known problems	Recalls
2.0 TFSIAudi 2.0 TFSI (EA888) turbocharged 1,984 cc inline-four, US models 2009–present	2009–2017 · 2009–2020 · 2016–2024 · 2025–present	362 hp / 369 lb-ft	4	5
2.5 TFSIAudi 2.5 TFSI turbocharged 2,480 cc inline five-cylinder (TT RS, RS 3)	2012–2013 · 2017–present	401 hp / 369 lb-ft	0	0

2.0 TFSI years, specs and problems — The Audi 2.0 TFSI is the EA888 turbocharged 1,984 cc four-cylinder used across the US lineup since the 2009 A4.
2.5 TFSI years, specs and problems — The Audi 2.5 TFSI is a turbocharged 2,480 cc inline five-cylinder sold in the US in the 2012–2013 TT RS, the 2018–2022 TT RS and the RS 3.

V6 engines

V6 engines: model years and peak Audi-published output
Engine	Model years	Peak output	Known problems	Recalls
3.0 TFSI SuperchargedAudi 3.0 TFSI supercharged 2,995 cc V6 (EA837), US models 2010–2019	2010–2018 · 2011–2019	354 hp / 346 lb-ft	0	6
3.0 TFSIAudi 3.0 TFSI turbocharged 2,995 cc V6 (EA839), US models 2018–present	2018–2024 · 2019–present · 2025–present	362 hp / 406 lb-ft	0	1
2.9 TFSIAudi 2.9 TFSI twin-turbocharged 2,894 cc V6 (RS 5, S6, S7, 2027 Q7)	2018–2025 · 2020–2025 · 2027–present	444 hp / 443 lb-ft	0	0
3.0 TDIAudi 3.0 TDI turbodiesel 2,967 cc V6, US models 2009–2016	2009–2015 · 2014–2016	240 hp / 428 lb-ft	2	1

3.0 TFSI Supercharged years, specs and problems — Audi's supercharged 3.0 TFSI is a 2,995 cc V6 with an Eaton roots-type supercharger in the vee, sold in US models from about 2010 to 2019.
3.0 TFSI years, specs and problems — Audi's turbocharged 3.0 TFSI is a 2,995 cc V6 with a twin-scroll turbo inside the vee, used in US models since the 2018 S4 and S5.
2.9 TFSI years, specs and problems — Audi's 2.9 TFSI is a 2,894 cc twin-turbocharged V6 with both turbos inside the vee.
3.0 TDI years, specs and problems — Audi's 3.0 TDI is a 2,967 cc turbodiesel V6 sold in the US from 2009 to 2016 in the Q7, A6, A7, A8 and Q5.

V8 and V10 engines

V8 and V10 engines: model years and peak Audi-published output
Engine	Model years	Peak output	Recalls
4.0 TFSIAudi 4.0 TFSI twin-turbocharged V8, US models 2013–present	2013–2018 · 2020–present	631 hp / 627 lb-ft	7
4.2 FSIAudi 4.2 FSI naturally aspirated direct-injection V8, US models 2007–2015	2007–2012 · 2007–2015	450 hp / 325 lb-ft	1
5.2 V10Audi 5.2 FSI naturally aspirated 5,204 cc V10 (R8, S6, S8)	2007–2011 · 2010–2015 · 2017–2023	610 hp / 413 lb-ft	0

4.0 TFSI years, specs and problems — Audi's 4.0 TFSI is a twin-turbocharged V8 with both turbos inside the vee, used in US models since the 2013 S6, S7, S8 and A8.
4.2 FSI years, specs and problems — Audi's 4.2 FSI is a naturally aspirated, direct-injected 4,163 cc V8 sold in US models from 2007 to 2015.
5.2 V10 years, specs and problems — Audi's 5.2 FSI is a naturally aspirated 5,204 cc V10.

Know which engine and transmission a car was built with.

Audi builds the same model with several engines, outputs and drivetrains. The CarWhere Audi build sheet reconstructs factory colors, options and packages from licensed VIN-level build data — availability is checked free, and it is $9.99 only when detailed build data is found for that VIN.

Audi build sheet by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the Audi EA888 engine?

EA888 is the Volkswagen Group code for the turbocharged four-cylinder family behind Audi’s 2.0 TFSI (2009–2017 · 2009–2020 · 2016–2024 · 2025–present in this guide), rated up to 362 hp / 369 lb-ft in US Audis. Generations differ in design and known issues, so the model year matters when buying used.

Is the Audi 3.0 TFSI supercharged or turbocharged?

Both, depending on the year. The 3.0 TFSI Supercharged (2010–2018 · 2011–2019) uses a supercharger between the cylinder banks; the 3.0 TFSI (2018–2024 · 2019–present · 2025–present) replaced it with a turbocharger. Both are 3.0-liter V6s sold under the same TFSI name.

Which Audis have the 4.0 TFSI V8?

The 4.0 TFSI powers Audi’s S6, S7, S8 and RS models such as the RS 6 Avant, RS 7 and RS Q8 in the years listed on its page, at up to 631 hp / 627 lb-ft.

How much horsepower does the Audi V10 have?

Audi’s ratings for the 5.2 V10 peak at 610 hp / 413 lb-ft. The V10 page lists output by model year and version.

What do Audi engine badges like 45 TFSI mean?

Current Audis carry a two-digit badge (40, 45, 55) that indicates a power band, not engine size: a higher number means more output. A 45 TFSI and a 40 TFSI can share the same 2.0-liter engine at different ratings, so the engine page and the build record matter more than the badge.

How do I find out which engine my Audi has?

The engine is encoded in the VIN, and the build record lists the engine and transmission the car was built with. A free VIN decoder shows the basic engine; a build sheet adds the factory options and packages.

Sources

Each engine page lists its own detailed sources. Key references across the guide:

Audi of America media — product information and specifications — Audi of America
NHTSA recalls database — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2013 Audi allroad media information kit — Audi of America
2013 Audi Q5 media kit — Audi of America
2013 Audi TT/TTS/TT RS media information kit — Audi of America
2015 Audi TT/TTS media kit (revised Feb. 2014) — Audi of America
2015 Audi A3/TDI/S3 media information kit — Audi of America
2016 Audi A3/S3 media information kit — Audi of America
2018 Audi TT/TTS/TT RS press kit (revised July 2017) — Audi of America
Audi A4/S4 media kit (2014 model year) — Audi of America

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