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2014 Audi A8 L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 A8 L.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car, the 2014 Audi A8 L is defined by ownership data showing 18 total owner complaints logged against this model year. The engine emerges as the top complaint area within that subset, contributing to a reliability profile that also includes five recorded recalls for researchers to weigh. Consequently, this model year occupies a distinct position in the model's reliability history, requiring researchers to balance these documented mechanical and safety records against its fundamental classification.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89 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 49 · 850 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06D115475 alt 06E115446
Engine air filter4H0129620L alt 4H0129620M
Fuel filter4H0201511A alt 8T0127401A
Spark plug101905611G alt 101905622A
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades4H1955426B alt 4H1955425B
Serpentine belt06E903137AB alt 079903137AJ
Thermostat06E121119B alt 079121119J
Cabin air filter4H0819439

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight4376 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

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 oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9. 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

Automatic Transmission FluidAudi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-4.9
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsDiagonally tighting 11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65-2.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.05-4.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Optional BCI Group Number95R

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature207 °F
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.
Engine Compression159-189 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs / 41 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
227.0 ft. lbs27 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4544 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
1inner 4 bolts3.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1811 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
112 ft. lbs., step 2: 1812 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install by hand, step 211 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 55,000 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) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
At 55,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (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 A8 L dominate in one area — the engine, 8 of 18 reports (44%), 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 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.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1065
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
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 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine8
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Visibility/Wiper2
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure1
Steering,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Steering,Power Train,Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

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 1065 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2027368_72025-07-31Electrical SystemThis TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle…
TSB_2010353_62025-07-25Electrical SystemThis TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the…
TSB_2070568_42025-07-10Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2042920_22025-06-26Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
TSB_2074857_22025-06-20Power TrainThis bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7…

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 49 batteryEngine oil filter 06D115475Engine air filter 4H0129620LFuel filter 4H0201511ASpark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 A8 L have open recalls?

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