2026-08-20 · 5 min read
Audi A5 Common Problems Malaysia — 8T/B9
A5 8T (2008–2016) with DQ200 dry S-tronic: low-speed judder and mechatronic failure are the top complaints. B9 A5 (2017+) with DQ381 wet S-tronic: far more reliable. Both generations: EA888 carbon buildup on intake valves at 60,000–80,000 km, HPFP failure (cold start stutter), oil consumption from worn piston rings. Cabriolet: soft-top drain tubes block — water in footwell.
A5 8T (2008–2016) with DQ200 dry S-tronic: low-speed judder and mechatronic failure are the top complaints. B9 A5 (2017+) with DQ381 wet S-tronic: far more reliable. Both generations: EA888 carbon buildup on intake valves at 60,000–80,000 km, HPFP failure (cold start stutter), oil consumption from worn piston rings. Cabriolet: soft-top drain tubes block — water in footwell.