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2017 Audi A4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 A4.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2017 Audi A4 is a passenger‑car sedan that uses a 5.5‑qt engine‑oil capacity and is rated at 25/33/28 mpg city/highway/combined by the EPA, paired with an AM‑S7 seven‑speed automatic transmission. Its reliability record for the model year shows 81 total owner complaints, with the engine cited as the top problem area and six recalls issued. Compared with the model’s complaint history from 1995‑2024, the 2017 figure sits well below the 298 complaints recorded in the 2006 peak but above the single complaint logged for the inaugural 1995 year. This positions the 2017 A4 as a modestly reliable iteration within the long‑term trend.

Model year2020 2019 2018 2017 2009 1996

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy25/33/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. 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 sizeP225/50R17; P245/40R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	8W0133843E alt 8W0133843C
Spark plug	06K905601B
Battery	000915089BD
Front wiper blades	8W1998002
Serpentine belt	06L903137A
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	186.2 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	3627 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	25 / 33 / 28 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the A4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.00 sec	13.70 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	13.90 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	14.00 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Prestige Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	252 hp	AWD
2018	2.0T Premium Plus S-Line Quattro Sedan (Sport+) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.10 sec	13.80 sec	252 hp	AWD
2018	2.0T Ultra Premium Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	190 hp	FWD

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, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G004000M2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.18-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.70-5.30 oz

Service checks

Engine Compression

159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22; Rear: 26 /; Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 140; Rear: 74 /; Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.394 including backing plate in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	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

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees; Diesel engines	33 ft. lbs
1	22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90	22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90

110 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	44.3 ft. lbs.	44.3 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in rear of head)	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gas engines · Cap bolts: Step 1: 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Side bolts: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees · Diesel engines

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 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) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (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.

The 2017 Audi A4 generated 81 federal complaints and 6 recalls, with a total of 1,137 TSBs, which exceeds the 25 complaints and 3 recalls recorded in 2016 and the 42 complaints and 1 recall in 2018. Complaint volume in 2017 is the highest among the three surrounding years and marks a resurgence after a multi‑year low between 2011 and 2015. The primary complaint categories for 2017 are Engine (15), Air Bags (13), Unknown Or Other (11) and Air Bags,Seats (7), indicating that power‑train and safety‑system concerns dominate the record for that model year. Compared with the broader generation, 2017 sits at the peak of an upward trend in complaints that began in the mid‑2000s, peaked around 2008‑2010, fell to single‑digit levels, and then rose again through 2013‑2015 before plateauing at 2017. Because the 2017 model shows more reported issues than the immediately preceding and following years, a buyer might prefer a 2016 or 2018 example for a lower documented risk.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1137

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’20 ’21 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 81 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine15

Air Bags13

Unknown Or Other11

Air Bags,Seats7

Power Train2

Steering2

Electrical System,Air Bags,Seats2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V874000SeatsReported 10/11/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe… Remedy: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1137 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…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 A4 take?

5.5 qt of Use only oil meeting Audi/VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 A4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A4 get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.