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Audi A5: 2.0 TFSI (EA113) High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower Wear

2.0 TFSI (EA113) High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower Wear is a common engine fault on the Audi A5 on the 2007–2016 cars, and we rate it critical. Putting it right costs $300 to $4,800 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. Below is what goes wrong, the symptoms to notice on a test drive, where to look, and what to ask the seller before you hand over any money. It is one of 25 documented faults on the Audi A5.

Vehicle: Audi A5
Engine: 2.0L
Years: 2007–2016
Fuel: petrol
System: Engine

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All Audi A5 faults25 documented faults on this model

What you are looking at

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We do not hold a verified photograph of the High-pressure fuel pump yet. We would rather show none than show a picture of a different part.

What goes wrong

The EA113 2.0 TFSI engine drives the high-pressure fuel pump via a cam lobe on the inlet camshaft acting on a small hardened follower (tappet). This follower wears through rapidly if oil changes are neglected or if the pump is left to run dry. Once the follower disintegrates, metal fragments enter the oil circuit and the cam lobe itself is destroyed, requiring camshaft and HPFP replacement. The fault is extensively documented across A4 B7/B8 and A5 B8 platforms sharing the EA113. If caught early (just follower replacement) cost is low; if the cam lobe is scored the repair escalates significantly.

What you would notice

Loss of power and hesitation under load at higher rpm
P0087 or P0193 high fuel pressure fault codes
Rough running and engine stumble under acceleration
Metal debris visible in oil at service

How to check it

Where to look. Top of inlet camshaft, beneath high-pressure fuel pump, accessible via small plug on valve cover

Check for copper-coloured scoring or a missing wafer on the follower face.
Scan for fuel pressure fault codes.
Ask whether the car has ever had the follower inspected or replaced.
Any car over 80,000 km without documented follower check should be treated as at risk.
Remove the oil filler cap and inspect the cam follower via the cam follower bore on the top of the engine — a small plug accessible without disassembly.

Parts involved: High-pressure fuel pump.

What it costs to put right

$300 to $4,800 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That is for this job on its own, not for the car.

An estimate, in NZD, for the repair as normally carried out. What a specific car costs depends on which part has failed and what it damaged on the way — treat this as the floor for a negotiation, not a quote.

Ask the seller

“Has the high-pressure fuel pump cam follower ever been inspected or replaced?”
“Has the car had regular oil changes within the recommended interval?”
“Has the fuel pump or camshaft ever been replaced?”

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Where this comes from

The failure described above is documented in published sources — owner forums, technical service bulletins, recall notices and workshop write-ups — held in our fault database. The inspection instructions and the cost estimate are KickTyres’ own interpretation of them, and it is a starting point for an inspection rather than a manufacturer statement.

Audi A5 buyer questions

Is 2.0 tfsi (ea113) high-pressure fuel pump cam follower wear serious on a Audi A5?

We rate it critical and common on the Audi A5. The EA113 2.0 TFSI engine drives the high-pressure fuel pump via a cam lobe on the inlet camshaft acting on a small hardened follower (tappet). This follower wears through rapidly if oil changes are neglected or if the pump is left to run dry. Once the follower disintegrates, metal fragments enter the oil circuit and the cam lobe itself is destroyed, requiring camshaft and HPFP replacement. The fault is extensively documented across A4 B7/B8 and A5 B8 platforms sharing the EA113. If caught early (just follower replacement) cost is low; if the cam lobe is scored the repair escalates significantly.

How much does it cost to fix on a Audi A5?

$300 to $4,800 at New Zealand independent workshop rates. That figure is for this job on its own. A car showing the symptoms on this page is usually worth either walking away from or negotiating down by at least the repair figure.

Which Audi A5 years are affected?

Our research records this fault on the 2007–2016 Audi A5. Build dates move around, especially on imported cars, so treat the range as the years to look hardest at rather than a guarantee either way. The official records tell you the exact build and first registration date for the car in front of you.

How do I check for it before I buy?

Check for copper-coloured scoring or a missing wafer on the follower face. Scan for fuel pressure fault codes. Ask whether the car has ever had the follower inspected or replaced. Any car over 80,000 km without documented follower check should be treated as at risk. Remove the oil filler cap and inspect the cam follower via the cam follower bore on the top of the engine — a small plug accessible without disassembly. Look here: Top of inlet camshaft, beneath high-pressure fuel pump, accessible via small plug on valve cover