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2022 Audi A6 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 A6 Quattro.

The 2022 Audi A6 Quattro, introduced as the latest iteration of Audi’s midsize executive sedan, carries the marque’s signature quattro all‑wheel‑drive system. Across the model year, owners reported only two complaints, with the most frequent issue falling under an “Unknown or Other” category related to visibility and wiper components, and the vehicle was subject to five recalls. This modest complaint count places the 2022 A6 Quattro within a relatively strong reliability window for the generation, suggesting that, despite the limited recall activity, the model maintains the dependable reputation expected of recent A6 releases.

Model year202520242023202220212020200520001999

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0V: 48; 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0P: 95R, 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0Z: 95R, · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0P: 105, J2D: 68; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06M115441G. 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0V: 48; 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0P: 95R, 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. The battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. PR-J0Z: 95R, · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0P: 105, J2D: 68; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R19/XL 102HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06L115562B
Engine air filter4K0133844E alt 4K0133844D
Spark plug06Q905601A alt 06M905606F
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4K1998002D
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4266 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

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 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityModels with PR Code TV8

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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine 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 2022 Audi A6 Quattro dominate in one area — the unknown or other,visibility/wiper, 1 of 2 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other,visibility/wiper 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.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1077
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
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 filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Back Over Prevention1

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 1077 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
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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Build data
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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 E batteryEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 4K0133844ESpark plug 06Q905601ABattery 000915089BC

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 A6 Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.