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2013 Audi A7/S7 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 A7/S7 Quattro.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2013 Audi A7/S7 Quattro is a passenger car powered by engines requiring 8.8 quarts of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 API oil and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. These specifications establish substantial lubrication requirements alongside moderate efficiency benchmarks for the model year. Reliability data records 19 total owner complaints with steering identified as the primary concern area, alongside five manufacturer recalls—a documented profile that characterizes this model year's standing in the reliability history through its specific steering-related service focus.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/28/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-40R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115475 alt 06E115446
Engine air filter	4G0133843
Fuel filter	4G0201317B
Spark plug	101905611G
Battery	000915089K
Front wiper blades	8F1955426B alt 4G1955425B
Serpentine belt	06E903137AB alt 06E903137T
Thermostat	06E121119B alt 06E121111AL
Cabin air filter	4H0819439

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 28 / 21 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 holds 8.8 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-4.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 qt
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	8.8 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	Diagonally tighting 11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.21-1.30 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.72-4.40 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	145-217 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 1KD, 2ED / WITH 1KW, 2EE / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26
Brake Application	WITH 1KD, 2ED / WITH 1KW, 2EE / WITH FN3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.394 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in / 1.26 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

74, STEP 2

90 DEGREES

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

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 20 ft. lbs., step 3: replace bolt and shim

15 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

install by hand, step 2

11 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 at 5,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
At 55,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
At 75,000 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 2013 Audi A7/S7 Quattro lead in one area — the steering, 4 of 19 reports (21%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the steering, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering 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

1435

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering4

Unknown Or Other2

Engine1

Visibility/Wiper1

Power Train,Engine1

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1

Electrical System,Engine1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V370000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 04/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

17V781000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 06/12/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1435 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2028902_5	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the…
TSB_2028985_13	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082046_1	2026-06-22	Power Train	This bulletin provides information when there is a strong jolt after engine automatically…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group NS battery Vehicles taking 8.8 qt Engine oil filter 06D115475 Engine air filter 4G0133843 Fuel filter 4G0201317B Spark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 A7/S7 Quattro take?

8.8 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 A7/S7 Quattro have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the A7/S7 Quattro get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 21 combined mpg.