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2020 Audi A5 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 A5 Quattro.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2020 Audi A5 Quattro is equipped with an automatic AM-S7 transmission and an engine calling for 5.5 quarts of 0W-30 oil, with EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. This model year generated 60 owner complaints and 4 recalls, with the electrical system representing the single largest complaint area. That dominance of electrical issues shapes where the 2020 A5 Quattro sits in the model’s reliability history, meaning researchers must weigh electronic system performance as the defining factor in this model year’s long-term ownership record.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ0Z: 95R; PRJ1U: 49. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. AGM VRLA battery is required.PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ2D: 48; PRJ0B: 49; PRJ0P: 95R; PRJ1N: 94R. Non BCI Group Size. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. AGM VRLA battery is required.PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ0H: NA. Non BCI Group Size. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options. O. E. Battery is an Enhanced Flooded Batter, EFB: PRJ0K, PRJ4E: NA. Non BCI Group Size. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options. Li-ion Battery must be used: PRK04 Auxiliary Battey. · Cranking Performance is specified by O.E. AmpHrs: PRJ0H: 58; PRJ0K: 93; PRJ2D: 68; PRJ4E: 79; PRJ0B: 92; PRJ0P: 105; PRJ0Z: 110; PRJ1N: 75; PRJ1U: 95 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ0Z: 95R; PRJ1U: 49. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. AGM VRLA battery is required.PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ2D: 48; PRJ0B: 49; PRJ0P: 95R; PRJ1N: 94R. Non BCI Group Size. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. AGM VRLA battery is required.PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options: PRJ0H: NA. Non BCI Group Size. Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. Battery must be registered after installation with a proper scan tool. The vehicles computer needs to be reset after installation. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options. O. E. Battery is an Enhanced Flooded Batter, EFB: PRJ0K, PRJ4E: NA. Non BCI Group Size. The manufacturer used many types of batteries during production. Battery must be sized to fit. PR Codes are from the factory and refer to installed options. Li-ion Battery must be used: PRK04 Auxiliary Battey. · Cranking Performance is specified by O.E. AmpHrs: PRJ0H: 58; PRJ0K: 93; PRJ2D: 68; PRJ4E: 79; PRJ0B: 92; PRJ0P: 105; PRJ0Z: 110; PRJ1N: 75; PRJ1U: 95 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeCoupe & Cabriolet: P225/50R17H, P245/40R18H, P225/50R17Y, P255/35R19Y, P245/40R18Y, P265/30R20YOEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter8W0133843C
Spark plug06K905601B
Battery000915089BD
Front wiper blades8W1998002 alt 8W7998002
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3990 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 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 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Convertible Top Latch (lubricate) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)

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 2020 Audi A5 Quattro dominate in one area — the electrical system, 22 of 60 reports (37%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system 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.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1044
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
60
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 60 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention6
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other5
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System,Lane Departure1
Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V034000TiresReported 26/01/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

20V737000Exterior Lighting:Tail LightsReported 25/11/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2020-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The wiring harness for the rear lights could be missing the anti-abrasion… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will apply scuff protection, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1044 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…

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

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group B batteryVehicles taking 5.5 qtEngine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 8W0133843CSpark plug 06K905601BBattery 000915089BD

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 A5 Quattro take?

5.5 qt of 0W-30 Long Life IIV, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 A5 Quattro have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the A5 Quattro get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.