10 Engines Known for Excessive Oil Consumption

Modern cars and trucks are way more sophisticated, more efficient and cleaner than their predecessors. Blue exhaust smoke is basically a thing of the past, and so few people make a point of checking the engine oil level on a regular basis.

Yet excessive oil consumption remains an issue with some late-model vehicles. Sifting through its reliability surveys and records, Consumer Reports has identified 12 engines from the 2010-2019 model years that are particularly problematic. You’ll find the worst in this top 10.

Audi – Turbocharged 2.0-litre I4, 2010–2108
Found in: A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5

Audi – Supercharged 3.0-litre V6, 2011–2019
Found in: S4, A6, A7, SQ5, Q7

BMW – Turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, 2012–2019
Found in: 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, X5, X6, X7

GM – 2.4-litre I4, 2011–2015
Found in: Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick Regal

MINI – Turbocharged 1.6-litre I4, 2010–2015
Found in: Cooper (S), Clubman (S), Countryman (S)

Subaru – 2.0-litre H4, 2012–2017
Found in: Impreza, Crosstrek, BRZ

Subaru – 2.5-litre H4, 2010–2018
Found in: Forester, Legacy, Outback

Subaru – 3.6-liter H6, 2010–2018
Found in: Legacy, Outback, Tribeca

Volkswagen – Turbocharged 1.4-litre I4, 2016–2019
Found in: Jetta, Golf

Volvo – Turbocharged 3.0-litre I6, 2011–2015
Found in: S60, V60, V70, S80, XC60, XC70