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2022 Audi A5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 A5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, a model in Audi’s lineup, is equipped with an automatic transmission and is rated at 26/34/29 mpg by the EPA. It logged six total owner complaints, with tires as the primary complaint area and two recalls recorded. Situated near the low end of a complaint trend that peaked at sixty grievances in 2020 and fell to just one in 2025, the 2022 year reflects a maturing reliability profile for the model.

Model year202520242023202220212020201820142013

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/34/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Enhanced Flooded Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0K: 49; PR-J4E: 94R; AGM VRLA Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0H: 47, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48; Non Specified Battery Type: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0Z: 95R, PR-J1U: 49 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0H: 58.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0K: 93.0, J4E: 79.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0, J1U: 95.0 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 Enhanced Flooded Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0K: 49; PR-J4E: 94R; AGM VRLA Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0H: 47, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48; Non Specified Battery Type: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. This battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0Z: 95R, PR-J1U: 49 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0H: 58.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0K: 93.0, J4E: 79.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0, J1U: 95.0 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbW/OOEM · verified
Tire size245/40R18/XL 97HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter8W0133843C
Spark plug06Q905601A
Battery8W0915089A
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3704 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 34 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12-1.18 lbs
Oil Capacity3.50-4.10 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum87.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum116.0 psi
Residual Pressure43.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 1LA
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.394
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1LA; Rear: 1KD

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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In 2022, the Audi A5 Sportback had 3 complaints about tires, 1 each about structure, wheels/unknown, and forward collision avoidance, with no crash or fire complaints. Compared to the surrounding years, the 2020 model saw a spike to 60 complaints but only 4 recalls, while 2019 and 2021 each reported 12 and 7 complaints respectively, with 3 and 5 recalls. The 2025 record shows a sharp drop to just 1 complaint and no recalls, indicating a downward trend in reported issues after 2022. Thus, 2022 sits near the peak of complaint activity for this generation, though the recall count remains moderate. For a buyer, the year presents more reported complaints than the following year, but fewer than the 2020 peak, suggesting it is a reasonable choice if the specific complaint areas are not a concern.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
957
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 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
’19’20’21’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Tires3
Structure1
Wheels,Unknown Or Other1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 957 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
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…

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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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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 E batteryEngine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 8W0133843CSpark plug 06Q905601ABattery 8W0915089A

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 A5 Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A5 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined mpg.