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2014 Audi A7/S7/RS7 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2014 Audi A7, S7, and RS7 Quattro lineup constitutes the brand’s passenger car segment, pairing an S8 automatic transmission with an engine requiring a substantial 8.8 quarts of oil. Delivering an EPA-rated 29 combined mpg with a 38 mpg highway high, these variants demand specific 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 API oil viscosities to maintain their mechanical integrity. Ultimately, this model year occupies a cautious point in the vehicle's reliability history, as 11 owner complaints and 2 recalls—specifically concentrated in the fuel and propulsion system—mean researchers must weigh potential drivetrain vulnerabilities when evaluating this generation.

Model year2017201620152014

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 economy24/38/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 079198405D. 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

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter079198405D
Engine air filter4G0133843L
Fuel filter4G0201317B
Spark plug079905626M
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades8F1955426B alt 4G1955425B
Serpentine belt079903137AJ
Thermostat079121119J alt 079198013
Cabin air filter4H0819439

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 38 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelDiesel

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 FluidAudi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-4.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 qt
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity8.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsDiagonally tighting 11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug7.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.20-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72-4.40 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Engine Compression406-479 PSI @ RPM. 73 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression145-217 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 1KD, 2ED / WITH 1KW, 2EE / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket26
Brake ApplicationWITH 1KD, 2ED / WITH 1KW, 2EE / WITH FN3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.394 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in / 1.26 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1LA; Front: 1LA; Front: 1LU; Front: 1LM

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
174, STEP 290 DEGREES
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install by hand, step 211 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1inner 4 bolts3.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install by hand, step 211 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
112 ft. lbs., step 2: 1812 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
112 ft. lbs., step 2: 1812 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; spark plugs at 35,000 mi.

At 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
At 15,000 miAir 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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 55,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 75,000 miAccessory 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 2014 Audi A7/S7/RS7 Quattro dominate in one area — the fuel/propulsion system, 4 of 11 reports (36%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel/propulsion 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1289
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System4
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1
Visibility1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering,Suspension,Structure1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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 1289 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2028902_52026-06-23Power TrainThis bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the…
TSB_2028985_132026-06-23Power TrainThis bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_12026-06-10EngineThis bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro take?

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

Does the 2014 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the A7/S7/RS7 Quattro get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 38 highway / 29 combined mpg.