Audi 3.0 TFSI Supercharged: years, specs & known problems

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 4, 2026

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. It made 272 hp in the Q5, 310–333 hp in the A6, A7, A8, S4, S5 and Q7, and 354 hp in the SQ5 before the turbocharged 3.0 replaced it.

The supercharged 3.0 TFSI uses an 84.5 × 89 mm bore and stroke, chain-driven double overhead cams and an Eaton R1320 roots-type supercharger with two intercoolers mounted inside the vee. Audi tuned it from 272 hp and 295 lb-ft in the Q5 to 333 hp and 325 lb-ft in the S4, S5, A8 and Q7, and 354 hp and 346 lb-ft in the SQ5. It replaced the 3.2 FSI V6 in the Q5 for 2013 and the 4.2 FSI V8 in the S4 and S5 lines.

The turbocharged 3.0 TFSI took over from the 2018 S4 and S5 and the 2019 A6, A7, A8 and Q8, and the 2019 Q7 was the last US model with the supercharged engine, rated at 329 hp. The engine-related recalls on file are fuel leaks from the injection system, fuel rails and engine-bay fuel lines on specific model years.

3.0 TFSI Supercharged at a glance

Audi 3.0 TFSI supercharged 2,995 cc V6 (EA837), US models 2010–2019: model years, fuel and peak Audi-published output by version
Engine	Model years	Fuel	Peak hp	Peak torque (lb-ft)	Documented problems	Recalls
Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp)	2010–2018	Gasoline (premium recommended)	333	325	0	4
SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp)	2011–2019	Gasoline (premium recommended)	354	346	0	2

CarWhere lists 0 documented problems and 6 NHTSA recalls for the 3.0 TFSI Supercharged, each with a source. Part of the 3.0 TFSI V6 family.

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp)

The 333 hp, 325 lb-ft version powered the B8 S4 and S5 and the A8 3.0T; the A6 and A7 were rated at 310 hp through 2015 and 333 hp from 2016.

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp) specifications

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp): design facts (2010–2018)
Specification	Value
Displacement	2,995 cc (182.8 cu in)[8]
Bore × stroke	84.5 × 89 mm[8]
Compression ratio	10.3:1 (S4, 2015 A6)[8]
Compression ratio (2016 A6)	10.8:1[3]
Valvetrain	DOHC, chain driven, two intercoolers in the supercharger module[9]
Supercharger	Eaton R1320[1]
Engine family	EA837 (Volkswagen Group code)[10]

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp) horsepower and torque by year

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp): Audi-published horsepower (hp) and torque (lb-ft) by model year and application
Model years	Application	Horsepower (hp)	Torque (lb-ft)	Source
2013	A7 3.0T310 hp at 5,500 rpm; 325 lb-ft at 2,900 rpm	310	325	[1]
2015	A6 3.0T310 hp at 5,500–6,500 rpm	310	325	[2]
2016	A6 3.0T	333	325	[3]
2013–2014	A8 3.0T	333	325	[4]
2014	S5Audi notes S5 output unchanged at 333 hp and 325 lb-ft	333	325	[5]
2015–2016	S4333 hp at 5,500–6,500 rpm; 325 lb-ft at 2,900–5,300 rpm	333	325	[6]
2015	S5	333	325	[7]

"—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source.

Which vehicles have the Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp)?

Models and model years offered with the Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp)
Model	Model years	Notes
S4 sedan	2010–2016
S5 coupe	2013–2017	2008–2012 S5 coupe used the 4.2 FSI V8
S5 cabriolet	2010–2017
A6 3.0T	2012–2018
A7 3.0T	2012–2018
A8 and A8 L 3.0T	2013–2018

Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp) recalls

NHTSA safety recalls related to the Sedans and coupes: S4, S5, A6, A7, A8 (310–333 hp) (campaign numbers link to NHTSA)
NHTSA campaign	Reported	Vehicles	Summary
15V019	2015-01	2011–2012 S4, S5 and Q7, 2012 A6 and 2012–2013 A7	The fuel injection system may leak fuel. Covers supercharged 3.0 TFSI models (and the related VW Touareg Hybrid).
16V646	2016-09	2012–2013 A6 and A7	A fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade and leak fuel.
17V781	2017-12	2012–2014 A6 and A7	A fuel line has a compression point that can weaken and leak fuel.
19V035	2019-01	2016–2018 Q7, A6 and A7 and 2015–2018 A8	The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp)

The Q7 offered 280 hp and 333 hp versions, the Q5 3.0T made 272 hp, and the SQ5 got the strongest tune at 354 hp and 346 lb-ft.

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp) specifications

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp): design facts (2011–2019)
Specification	Value
Compression ratio (Q5, SQ5)	10.3:1[12]
Compression ratio (2015 Q7)	10.5:1[9]
Compression ratio (2017 Q7)	10.8:1[13]
Max boost (2015 Q7 S line)	0.8 bar (11.6 psi)[9]
Supercharger drive	Decoupling clutch pulley, roots-type blower[13]
Firing order	1-4-3-6-2-5[13]
Valvetrain	DOHC, chain driven, continuous intake and exhaust cam adjustment[13]
Replaced	The 3.2 FSI V6 in the Q5 for 2013[11]

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp) horsepower and torque by year

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp): Audi-published horsepower (hp) and torque (lb-ft) by model year and application
Model years	Application	Horsepower (hp)	Torque (lb-ft)	Source
2013	Q5 3.0T272 hp at 4,780 rpm; 295 lb-ft at 2,150 rpm	272	295	[11]
2016	Q5 3.0T	272	295	[12]
2016	SQ5354 hp at 6,000–6,500 rpm; 346 lb-ft at 4,000–4,500 rpm	354	346	[12]
2014–2015	Q7 3.0T Premium	280	295	[9]
2014–2015	Q7 3.0T S line	333	325	[9]
2017	Q7 3.0T	333	325	[13]
2019	Q7 55 TFSI	329	325	[14]

"—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source.

Which vehicles have the SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp)?

Models and model years offered with the SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp)
Model	Model years	Notes
Q7 3.0T	2011–2015, 2017–2019
Q5 3.0T	2013–2017
SQ5	2014–2017

SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp) recalls

NHTSA safety recalls related to the SUVs: Q5, SQ5 and Q7 (272–354 hp) (campaign numbers link to NHTSA)
NHTSA campaign	Reported	Vehicles	Summary
15V019	2015-01	2011–2012 S4, S5 and Q7, 2012 A6 and 2012–2013 A7	The fuel injection system may leak fuel. Covers supercharged 3.0 TFSI models (and the related VW Touareg Hybrid).
19V035	2019-01	2016–2018 Q7, A6 and A7 and 2015–2018 A8	The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

3.0 TFSI Supercharged issues by model

The same engine shows up on these known-issues pages, with model-specific details.

Audi A6: Coolant pump seal leak and powertrain warranty extension (Service Action 19H1/F1) (2009–2011)
Audi A7: Cold-start rattle from timing chain tensioners (3.0 TFSI bulletin) (2012–2014)
Audi A8: Cold-start rattle from timing chain tensioners (3.0 TFSI bulletin) (2011–2014)
Audi Q7: Coolant pump seal leak and powertrain warranty extension (Service Action 19H1/F1) (2009–2011)
Audi Q7: Cold-start rattle from timing chain tensioners (3.0 TFSI bulletin) (2011–2014)

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audis have the supercharged 3.0T?

The 2010–2016 S4, 2010–2017 S5 cabriolet and 2013–2017 S5 coupe, 2012–2018 A6 and A7, 2013–2018 A8, 2013–2017 Q5, 2014–2017 SQ5, and the Q7 (2011–2015 and 2017–2019).

How much horsepower does the Audi 3.0 supercharged V6 make?

Between 272 hp (Q5) and 354 hp (SQ5). Most S4, S5, A8 and Q7 applications were rated at 333 hp and 325 lb-ft; the A6 and A7 were rated at 310 hp through 2015.

When did Audi stop using the supercharged 3.0T?

The S4 and S5 switched to the turbocharged 3.0 TFSI for 2018 and the A6, A7, A8 and Q8 used the turbo engine from 2019. The 2019 Q7, rated at 329 hp, was the last US model with the supercharger.

Is the Audi 3.0T supercharger belt-driven?

Yes. The roots-type Eaton blower sits in the vee and is driven through a decoupling clutch pulley, so it can be disengaged when boost is not needed.

What recalls affect the supercharged 3.0T?

The engine-related NHTSA campaigns are fuel leaks: injection-system leaks on 2011–2012 S4, S5 and Q7, 2012 A6 and 2012–2013 A7 (15V-019), and later fuel line and fuel rail campaigns on specific A6, A7, A8 and Q7 years.

Sources

Ratings are Audi-published figures as cited; descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs appear only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

2013 Audi A7/S7 media information kit — Audi of America
2015 Audi A6 press kit — Audi of America
2016 Audi A6/TDI/S6 media kit (revised May 2015) — Audi of America
2013 Audi A8/S8/W12 media information kit (revised July 2012) — Audi of America
2014 Audi A5/S5/RS 5 media kit — Audi of America
2016 Audi A4/S4 media kit (revised May 2015) — Audi of America
2015 Audi A5/S5/RS 5 press kit (revised July 2014) — Audi of America
2015 Audi A4/S4 media kit (revised July 2014) — Audi of America
2015 Audi Q7 press kit — Audi of America
List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
2013 Audi Q5 media kit — Audi of America
2016 Audi Q5/TDI/hybrid/SQ5 media kit (revised June 2015) — Audi of America
2017 Audi Q7 press kit (revised Dec. 2015) — Audi of America
2019 Audi Q7 press kit — Audi of America

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