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2017 Audi Q3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Q3.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Audi Q3 is an SUV equipped with an S6 automatic transmission and an engine requiring 4.8 quarts of oil, delivering an EPA-estimated 20 city and 28 highway mpg for a 23 mpg combined average. Its reliability profile remains relatively calm, anchored by just seven total owner complaints categorized primarily under "Unknown or Other" alongside three recalls. When contextualized within the model's broader complaint history spanning 2008 to 2026, this model year sits far closer to the 2008 low of a single complaint than the 2020 peak of 63, marking it as a notably stable chapter in the vehicle's track record.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses 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.

Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0-J; OPTIONAL: 8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	1K0129620G
Spark plug	06H905621A alt 06H905601A
Battery	000915089BC alt 000915089E
Front wiper blades	8U1998002
Serpentine belt	06J260849D
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	172.8 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	63.4 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in
Curb weight	3494 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 28 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
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 Q3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.7–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.70 sec — 2016 Premium Plus Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	Premium Plus Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	16.10 sec	200 hp	AWD
2016	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	200 hp	AWD
2015	Prestige Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.10 sec	200 hp	AWD

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 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 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	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G004000M2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.11-1.77 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Engine Compression

159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front w/1LJ and 1ZD:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees; Diesel engines	33 ft. lbs
1	22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90	22 ft. lbs

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

110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90

110 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in front of head)	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.0

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

8.9, Step 3: 11.8, Step 4:18.4

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gas engines · Cap bolts: Step 1: 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Side bolts: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees · Diesel engines

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 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 every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 80,000 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 2017 model year registers only 7 complaints, a sharp decline from the 28 logged in 2016 and the 25 seen in 2018, placing it at a distinct low point in the early run of this generation before later years brought substantially higher volumes, including 63 complaints in 2020. While recalls held steady at 3—matching 2016 and exceeding 2018’s single recall—technical service bulletins continued their downward trend from 727 in 2015 to 585 in 2017, indicating fewer emerging service patterns during this period. Federal records show zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints for the year, with the two leading categories being “Unknown Or Other” and “Air Bags” at two complaints apiece, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Against the surrounding years and the more volatile later record, 2017 stands out as a relatively quiet year in the federal data. For a used-car buyer, that makes the 2017 Q3 one of the more attractive years in this generation to purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

585

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’08 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Unknown Or Other2

Air Bags2

Suspension1

Engine1

Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V385000Exterior Lighting:Turn SignalReported 23/05/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

17V400000Exterior Lighting:Brake LightsReported 26/06/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 585 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_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…
TSB_2073867_3	2026-06-04	Engine	This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.

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

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Q3 take?

4.8 qt of Use only oil meeting Audi/VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Q3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q3 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.