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2015 Audi allroad

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 allroad.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

Classified as an SUV, the 2015 Audi allroad operates with an Automatic (S8) transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 21/28/24 mpg while requiring 5.0 qt of oil in viscosities of 5W-40, 5W-30, and 0W-40. Within the broader model context covering 1998 to 2020, this model year recorded 29 total owner complaints, placing it significantly below the 2002 high of 104 issues but above the 1998 low of one. With 4 recalls issued and steering identified as the top complaint area, the 2015 allroad occupies a middle ground in the vehicle's reliability history, suggesting a moderate standing relative to the model's extremes.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. 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 48 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	8R0133843K
Fuel filter	8K0201511TA
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089BC alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades	8K1955426A alt 8K1955425A
Serpentine belt	06J260849F
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06J121113C
Cabin air filter	8K0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3891 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 28 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	90 cu ft
Cargo volume	28 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the allroad of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2014 Prestige Quattro Wagon

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	220 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.00 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	211 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Oil	5W-40 · 5W-30 · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 gallons

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Denso
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	18.90-20.0 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.69-5.30 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	87
Residual Pressure	44 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	72.5-116 psi
Residual Pressure	43 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 22; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 145; Rear: 75 use; Front: 145; Rear: 74
ABS Sensor Torque	6 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.394; Rear: 0.276 front
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front w/1LT and 1LY:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 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.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

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 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) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 35,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
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.

The 2015 Audi allroad marks a noticeable uptick in federal complaints (29) compared to the preceding 2014 model year (6) and the subsequent 2017 model year (2), though it remains below the peak seen in the first-generation allroad (e.g., 104 complaints in 2002). Recalls also increased to four in 2015, up from one in both 2014 and 2017, aligning with a mid-generation trend where early production kinks are often addressed before later refinements. The data does not specify root causes, but the concentration of complaints in steering (6) and powertrain (5) suggests potential areas of concern, while crash-related complaints (3) and zero fire reports indicate no systemic safety red flags. Compared to the broader arc of the second-generation allroad (2013–2020), 2015 sits at a relative high point for complaints but does not approach the extreme levels of the first generation. The volume of technical service bulletins (736) reflects Audi’s proactive response to issues, though it underscores the need for thorough pre-purchase inspection. **Takeaway: The 2015 allroad is a reasonable buy if steering and powertrain components are verified in good condition, but expect slightly higher maintenance vigilance than later model years.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

736

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 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

’98 ’99 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’13 ’14’15’17 ’18 ’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering6

Power Train5

Engine3

Air Bags3

Unknown Or Other2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Electrical System,Engine2

Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V667000Air BagsReported 24/10/2014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 736 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082086_1	2026-06-22	Power Train	This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This 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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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 8R0133843K Fuel filter 8K0201511TA Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 allroad take?

5.0 qt of 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40 meeting Audi specification 502 00 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 allroad have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the allroad get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.