facebook pixel

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

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-02-09

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.

Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2010 – 20244 Cyl.Timing ChainInterference
2007 - 20084 CylindersTiming BeltInterference
2009 (sedan)4 CylindersTiming ChainInterference
2009 (cabriolet)4 CylindersTiming BeltInterference
2007 - 2016V6Timing ChainInterference
2005 - 20093.2LTiming ChainInterference
1996 - 20061.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L, 3.0LTiming BeltInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

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

Jump To Model Year

2020's

2010's

2000's

1990's

2024 Audi A4
2024 Audi A4

2024 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2024 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2023 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2023 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2022 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2022 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2021 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2020 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2020 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2019 Audi A4
2019 Audi A4

2019 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2019 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2018 Audi A4
2018 Audi A4

2018 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2018 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 252 hp (45)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 190 hp (40)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2017 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2017 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 252 hp (45)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 190 hp (40)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2016 Audi A4
2016 Audi A4

2016 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2016 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2015 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2015 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2014 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2014 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2013 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2012 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2011 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2010 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

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.

2009 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CDNC), SedansTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI), CabrioletTiming BeltInterference75k Inspect, 95k Replace

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.

2008 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CDNC)Timing BeltInterference75k Inspect, 95k Replace

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.

2007 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI)Timing BeltInterference75k Inspect, 95k Replace

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.

2006 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6 255 hp (FSI)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference80k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI)Timing BeltInterference75k Inspect, 95k Replace
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference80k

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.

2005 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L V6 255 hp (FSI)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference80k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI)Timing BeltInterference75k Inspect, 95k Replace
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference80k

2004 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2004 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference105k Normal, 52.5k Severe
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference90k

2003 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2003 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference105k Normal, 52.5k Severe
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference90k

2002 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2002 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference105k Normal, 52.5k Severe
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference90k

2001 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2001 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 190hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference105k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference120k

2000 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

2000 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 190hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference105k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference120k

1999 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1999 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 190hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference105k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference120k

1998 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1998 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 190hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference105k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference120k

1997 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1997 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 190hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference105k
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6)Timing BeltInterference120k

1996 Audi A4 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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

1996 Audi A4 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.8L V6 172hp (B5)Timing BeltInterference60k
2019 Audi A4
2019 Audi A4

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.

Timing Belt Questions?

Audi A4 Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year

2019 vs. 2010

1996 vs. 2008

2014 vs. 2024

1998 vs. 2020

2017 vs. 2012

AutoPadre's Face

AutoPadre Comparison Tool

Vs.

Popular Belt Or Chain Models

1) Toyota Corolla

2) Toyota Sienna

3) Honda Civic

4) Honda Pilot

5) Toyota Highlander

6) Hyundai Elantra

7) Honda Accord

8) Mazda CX-5

9) Honda Fit

10) Toyota RAV4

11) Honda Odyssey

Other Audi A4 Specs

Maintenance Data

Colors

Battery Size

Oil Capacity

Wiper Size

Internal Dimensions

Cargo Space

Headroom

Legroom

Seating Capacity

External Dimensions

Ground Clearance

Length x Width x Height

Weight

Power and Hauling

Horsepower

Handling Data

Turning Radius

Steering Wheel Size

Tire Size

Financial Data

Depreciation

Fuel Efficiency

Gas Mileage

Gas Tank Size