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2017 Audi A5/S5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 A5/S5.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Audi A5/S5 is a passenger car fitted with an eight‑speed automatic transmission and a 7.2‑quart oil capacity, returning EPA estimates of 21 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg. Owner feedback records just two complaints, with the engine identified as the leading issue, and the model is subject to three recalls. Together these figures place the 2017 model year as a generally reliable entry in the A5/S5 lineage, though the engine‑focused complaints and recall count indicate areas worth monitoring.

Model year2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/29/24 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 06J115403Q. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/40R18; P255/35R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5-J; 9.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	8K0133843M
Fuel filter	8K0201511TA
Spark plug	06H905621A alt 06H905601A
Battery	000915089K
Front wiper blades	8K1955425A alt 8K1955426A
Serpentine belt	06J260849F
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06J121113C
Cabin air filter	8K0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 29 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	All-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. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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	12.6
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 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
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
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	15.0 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
Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
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
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22; Rear: 26 use; Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 140; Rear: 75 use; Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
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

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	72.0 inch lbs.	72 in
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines: NS	90 degrees

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

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	25.0 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	90

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

110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90

110 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90 degrees	110 ft. lbs
3	Replace

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	Front bolts 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	Front bolts 90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

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

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in front of head)	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

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

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

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

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.0

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8.9, Step 3: 11.8, Step 4:18.4

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0

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

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
3	180

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 60,000 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) · Convertible Top Latch (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A5/S5 dominate in one area — the engine, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the engine are also the target of recalls 17V-002 and 18V-229 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine 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

737

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 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine1

Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V002000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemReported 03/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge…

18V229000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemReported 11/04/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 737 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_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…
TSB_2073867_3	2026-06-04	Engine	This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 8K0133843M Fuel filter 8K0201511TA Spark plug 06H905621A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 A5/S5 take?

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

Does the 2017 A5/S5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A5/S5 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.

2017 Audi A5/S5

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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