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Audi DKNA
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Audi DKNA
Verdict
RISKY · 48/100
Est. cost /3yr
€1,500-4,500 over 3 years depending on timing chain condition and whether EGR or electrical issues have already surfaced
Oil interval
10,000 km
Recalls
1
Worst issue
Timing Chain Failure / Tensioner Wear
CRITICAL
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
Timing Chain Failure / Tensioner Wear
€1,500-3,000
CRITICAL
EGR System Issues / Coolant Leaks
€400-1,200
HIGH
EPC Warning Light / Engine Management Faults
€200-1,500
HIGH
Steering Malfunction in Cold Conditions
€300-1,000
HIGH
Electrical System Gremlins
€150-800
MODERATE
Oil Consumption / Valve Cover Oil Leaks
€200-700
MODERATE
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
•Cold-start the engine and listen carefully for any timing chain rattle or tick for at least 30 seconds before driving
•Request full documented service history showing oil changes at no more than 10,000 km intervals with correct VW 504/507 spec oil
•Perform a VCDS or OBD-II scan for all stored and pending fault codes, paying attention to cam timing, EPC, and EGR-related codes
•Pressure-test the cooling system and inspect the EGR cooler area and coolant valve housing for cracks, residue, or slow coolant loss
•Check the oil filler cap and dipstick for creamy or milky residue indicating coolant ingress, and inspect the valve cover area for oil seepage
•Test the electric power steering through its full lock-to-lock range and, if possible, test in cold temperatures to check for stiffness or failure
•Confirm whether the auxiliary coolant pump recall has been completed, with dealer documentation if possible
•Check the engine code on the VIN or under the hood to confirm which power variant (190hp DKNA or 245hp DPCA) is actually fitted, since some listings misstate this
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
Timing Chain & Tensioner Assembly
Inspect at 80,000 km; replace immediately if any rattle on cold start is present
80,000
EGR Cooler & Coolant Valve Housing
Pressure-test cooling system and inspect EGR cooler for cracks or coolant seepage
90,000
Auxiliary / Electric Coolant Water Pump
Inspect for leaks, overheating, and operational noise; replace proactively given known fire-risk recall history on this engine family
100,000
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
Auxiliary Coolant Pump / Engine Bay Fire Risk
Audi issued a recall covering certain 2.0 TFSI models including B9 A4/A5/Q5 for an auxiliary coolant pump that could overheat internally and pose a fire risk in the engine bay.
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
✓Quattro all-wheel drive highly praised by owners for wet weather and winter grip
✓Interior quality and modern feel holds up well over time according to owner feedback
✓Well-maintained examples with proper oil change intervals reported as strong daily drivers
✓Strong parts and diagnostic support due to shared EA888 architecture across the VAG group
✓Large community knowledge base makes diagnosis and sourcing parts relatively straightforward
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
Real consumption
8 L/100km
Official consumption
Not available
Oil interval
10,000 km
Oil spec
VW 504 00 / 507 00 compliant 5W-30 fully synthetic (e.g. Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL or Mobil ESP 5W-30)
Est. cost /3yr
€1,500-4,500 over 3 years depending on timing chain condition and whether EGR or electrical issues have already surfaced
Audi DKNA
B9 · B9 2.0 TFSI
190 hp · 320 Nm
2016-2023
249 hp · 370 Nm
2016-2023
Do not assume the higher-power 245hp variant is mechanically safer just because it is a newer or more expensive trim. Both the 190hp (DKNA) and 245hp (DPCA) versions use the same timing chain, tensioner, and EGR design, so the chain failure risk applies equally across the power range. Choose based on documented maintenance history and a clean cold-start inspection rather than the hp figure on the spec sheet.