Audi A4: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1996 - 2024)

All 2010 – 2024 Audi A4s have a timing chain and interference engine. From 2007 - 2008 all 4 cylinder A4s have timing belts while the V6's have chains.

In 2008 the cabriolets (convertibles) have a timing belt while the sedans have a timing chain.

From 1996 - 2006 all A4s have timing belts apart from the 3.2L V6's.

All Audi A4 engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Audi A4.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

Apart from the cabriolets (convertibles) all 2009 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The cabriolets (convertibles) 2009 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2008 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The V6 2008 Audi A4 models have a timing chain while the 4 Cyl. has a timing belt. Both have an interference engine.

2007 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The V6 2007 Audi A4 models have a timing chain while the 4 Cyl. has a timing belt. Both have an interference engine.

2006 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.8L, 2.0L and 3.0L 2006 Audi A4 models have a timing belt while the 3.2L has a timing chain. All have interference engines.

2005 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1.8L, 2.0L and 3.0L 2005 Audi A4 models have a timing belt while the 3.2L has a timing chain. All have interference engines.

2004 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2003 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2002 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2001 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2000 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1999 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1998 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1997 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

1996 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.