Have there been any Q5/Q7 TDI turbo failures?

TypeRod

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2013 Passat TDI SEL Prem.
Hi all, I'm looking to replace my 2013 Passat TDI SEL Prem. with another TDI vehicle, my turbo failed on it this past Saturday(3.22.14). The turbo failed when I was on the interstate and almost got rear ended 3 times, b/c I couldn't accelerate fast enough to get of the following traffic's way, it was such a safety hazard. So now I'm window shopping around, I still want a diesel due to the fuel efficiency. So I don't see any threads here on TDI club about turbo failures in the Q5/Q7 TDI's, but I thought I would ask anyway, has anyone have/had turbo issues or failures? Thanks in advance!
 

fowvey

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(2014 Jetta TDI DSG) -Gone, but not forgotten, 2014 Audi A6 TDI
Try heading over to auidworld forums. they have a designated forum for both Q5s and Q7s. The A6 IIRC has a belt vs chain in the Q7, but the Q5 should be the same.

That being said, no turbo failure at 9700 mi.
 
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