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2022 Audi Q3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Q3.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi Q3 pairs an automatic S8 transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city, 30 highway, and 26 combined. Within the Q3’s reliability record spanning 2008 to 2026, this model year logged 32 owner complaints—predominantly concerning the fuel/propulsion system—and 5 recalls, placing it well below the 2020 peak of 63 complaints but far above the 2008 low of just one, signaling a mid-range dependability standing for the generation.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EFB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47; AGM VRLA: PR-J0H: 47, PR-J2D: 48; NS Battery Type: PR-J1D: 48 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0S: 59.0, J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J1D: 72.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. 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 The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EFB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48, PR-J0S: 47; AGM VRLA: PR-J0H: 47, PR-J2D: 48; NS Battery Type: PR-J1D: 48 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J2D: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0S: 59.0, J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; NS Batteries: J1D: 72.0 CCAOEM · verified

High beam bulbHEADLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size235/55R18 100HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	5Q0129620B
Spark plug	06K905601K
Battery	000915089BC
Front wiper blades	83B998002
Cabin air filter	5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.4 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	105.5 in
Curb weight	3384 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 30 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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.

7.3–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2019 Prestige S-Line Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.30 sec	15.60 sec	228 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.70 sec	228 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.40 sec	15.60 sec	228 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	16.00 sec	228 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.50 sec	16.50 sec	228 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	Pressure up to high pressure pump: 87.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Use new bolts. 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.4
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1ZA; Rear: 1KU

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 80,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

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 2022 Audi Q3 sits within a generation that shows a notable spike in complaints in 2020 (63 complaints) followed by a significant drop to 14 in 2021, suggesting a potential improvement in early production quality as the model matured. However, 2022 data is absent from the federal record provided, making it impossible to directly assess this specific model year against its immediate neighbors. The 2021 figures (14 complaints, 2 recalls, 831 TSBs) and 2024 figures (17 complaints, 2 recalls, 579 TSBs) bracket the target year with relatively modest complaint counts compared to the 2020 peak. For the 2022 model specifically, the top complaint areas are the Fuel/Propulsion System (6 complaints), Electrical System (2), and Back Over Prevention (2), with 1 crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints recorded. The trend across this generation shows no investigations and a general decline in complaint volume after 2020, with no apparent structural deterioration. Since the exact 2022 figures are unavailable in this dataset, the concrete takeaway is that the surrounding years suggest this generation stabilized after early issues, but a buyer should request a pre-purchase inspection focused specifically on the fuel/propulsion and electrical systems given the concentration of those complaints.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

761

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 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

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System6

Electrical System2

Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System,Back Over Prevention2

Unknown Or Other2

Service Brakes2

Equipment,Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

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 761 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_2080373_2	2026-06-25	Power Train	This bulletin provides information when there are uncomfortable gear shifts when shifting…
TSB_2079226_5	2026-06-24	Structure	This bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
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…

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Q3. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group T battery Engine oil filter 06L115562B Engine air filter 5Q0129620B Spark plug 06K905601K Battery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Q3 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Q3 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.