3.6 FSI VR6 280hp (BHK)
2006–2010 · petrol · 3597cc · 280hp
Engine codes: BHK
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI VR6 280hp (BHK). Check this before you buy used.
The 3.6 FSI VR6 at 280 hp in the Touareg and Q7. Strong but thirsty, and the timing chain is the issue: P0016 on the 3.6 Touareg almost always means a stretched chain or a failed tensioner, often around or after 100k miles. VCDS measuring blocks 208/209 show the deviation — more than about 5 degrees means stretch.
Known Issues
Stretched chain or failed tensioner/guide, flagged by P0016.
Fix / Workaround: Read VCDS blocks 208/209 before buying.
Typically appears after: 160,000 km
Mileage Thresholds
After 160,000 km: Chain stretch commonly appears from here
Fault Codes to Scan
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Scan for P0016
- ☐VCDS blocks 208/209 within ±5°
Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI VR6 280hp (BHK) reliable?
History-Dependent — The 3.6 FSI VR6 at 280 hp in the Touareg and Q7. Strong but thirsty, and the timing chain is the issue: P0016 on the 3.6 Touareg almost always means a stretched chain or a failed tensioner, often around or after 100k miles. VCDS measuring blocks 208/209 show the deviation — more than about 5 degrees means stretch.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI VR6 280hp (BHK)?
The most commonly reported problems: Timing chain stretch.
Is a used Audi Q7 3.6 FSI VR6 280hp (BHK) worth buying?
The engine itself is OK; condition is everything. Unknown or patchy history = walk away.