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2017 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 A3 e-tron Sportback.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2017 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback Electric presents as a passenger car built around an electric powertrain mated to an Automatic (AM-S6) transmission, marking Audi's early foray into compact electrification. With 27 total owner complaints logged and four recalls issued, the model year's reliability record centers heavily on air bag concerns, which emerge as the top complaint category. This pattern suggests a concentrated issue rather than systemic breadth, positioning the 2017 as a model year defined by a specific safety-system recall campaign rather than widespread drivetrain or electronic faults.

Model year2018 2017 2016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA efficiency33/36/34 MPGeEPA · verified

EPA electric range380 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04E115561T. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP205/55R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-J; OPTIONAL: NA inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04E115561T
Engine air filter	04E129620
Spark plug	04E905602 alt 04E905612C
Battery	000915089E alt 000915089B
Front wiper blades	8V1998002B
Thermostat	04C121119C alt 04E121113C
Cabin air filter	5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174.8 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in
Curb weight	3583 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	33 / 36 / 34 MPGe
Electric range	380 mi
Charge time (240V)	2.5 hr
Electric motor	80 kW DCPM
Energy use	41.0 kWh/100mi
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Power Steering Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G004000M2

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06-1.12 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.45-4.55 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 26; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 147; Rear: 66 use; Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.394 including backing plate in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Stamped on rotor / Front w/1LJ and 1ZD:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 130,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback dominate in one area — the air bags, 12 of 27 reports (44%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recall 19V-474 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

675

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags12

Power Train3

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Seat Belts2

Engine2

Wheels1

Visibility/Wiper1

Air Bags,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V474000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 19/06/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 675 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…

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Engine oil filter 04E115561T Engine air filter 04E129620 Spark plug 04E905602 Battery 000915089E

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 A3 e-tron Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the A3 e-tron Sportback?

EPA figures are 33 city / 36 highway / 34 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 380 miles.