Audi A52026

Known issues

• Battery capacity degradation over time, typically 5–10% loss after 5–7 years; expensive out-of-warranty replacement (€8,000–15,000)
• Onboard charger malfunction or slow-charging faults, particularly in damp climates; charger replacement €1,500–3,000
• Electric motor/generator bearing wear and loss of electric-only driving capability below advertised range
• DSG gearbox judder during low-speed PHEV-to-petrol transitions or in hybrid mode at 50–80 km/h
• High-voltage coolant pump failures in the electric motor cooling system; repair €800–1,500
• 12V auxiliary battery drain in PHEV mode; repeated flat batteries despite full HV battery charge

Good for

• Urban commuting with home charging: near-silent electric driving under 60 km/h, zero tailpipe emissions in EV mode
• Company car tax benefits (Ireland/UK) due to low official CO₂ emissions (<50 g/km WLTP)
• Motorway efficiency when HV battery is depleted: petrol engine runs optimally on longer journeys
• Smooth, refined power delivery and comfortable long-distance cruising thanks to Audi's chassis tuning