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2025 Audi Q5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Q5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback pairs a seven-speed automatic (AM-S7) with EPA estimates of 23 city, 28 highway, and 25 combined mpg. This model year has logged 37 owner complaints, led by electrical system and forward collision avoidance concerns, plus one recall. Over the 2021–2025 model run, complaint counts reached a high of 69 in 2021 — a year that also represents the period's low — placing the 2025 Q5 Sportback at about half the initial reporting level, a pattern consistent with early-cycle issue resolution.

Model year20252024202320222021

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy23/28/25 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 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter8W0133843C
Spark plug06Q905601A
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.6 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight3913 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 28 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (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 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback follows a generational trend of significantly reduced federal complaints and recalls compared to the 2021 model, which saw 69 complaints and 8 recalls. Both the 2024 and 2025 model years report 0 complaints and 1 recall each, indicating a period of stability in major safety defects. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) fluctuated across the record, dropping from 1,101 in 2021 to 514 in 2024 before increasing to 678 in 2025. For the 2025 model, reported issues include the electrical system, forward collision avoidance, and seat belts, though the data does not specify the root causes for these. Safety records for 2025 show one crash complaint and zero fire complaints. Given the minimal recall history and the absence of federal complaints relative to the start of the record, this is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
773
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
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
’21’24’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Seat Belts2
Electrical System2
Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V266000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 24/04/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5, and SQ5 Sportback vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may have been manufactured incorrectly, and fail to… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Audi's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 773 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
TSB_2077111_32026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2082555_12026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2082555_22026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are functional issues with connect services
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 8W0133843CSpark plug 06Q905601ACabin air filter 4M0819439C

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Q5 Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q5 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg.