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2019 Audi Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Q8.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Audi Q8 is an SUV that uses an automatic S8 transmission and holds seven quarts of 0W‑20 oil, achieving EPA‑rated 17/22/19 mpg. Its reliability record shows 107 total owner complaints — the highest point in the model’s history — with the power‑train area accounting for the bulk of issues and five recall actions issued. While later model years see complaints drop to as few as three, the 2019 version remains the most complaint‑laden year in the Q8’s lineage.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/22/19 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 06M115441G. 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 sizeP275/50R20, P285/45R21, P285/40R22OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter	4M0133843G
Spark plug	06M905606F
Battery	000915089BC
Front wiper blades	4M8998002
Thermostat	06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	196.5 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in
Curb weight	4729 lb
Track (front / rear)	66.1 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	All-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 Q8 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2019 Prestige S-Line Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V6	5.30 sec	14.00 sec	335 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V6	5.70 sec	14.10 sec	335 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V6	5.70 sec	14.10 sec	335 hp	AWD
2019	Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V6	5.90 sec	14.40 sec	335 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	0BK: Use Audi/VW part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	0BK
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	15.8
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	7.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi
Spark Plug Torque	17 ft-lbs

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque

Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°

148 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°

148 ft. lbs

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

Prep Replace bolts: Step 1: 15 ft. lbs.

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.

30 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	1.4 ft. lbs.	1.4 ft. lbs
2	6 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
3	Turn 45°

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower: Step 1: 3.6 ft. lbs.

2	6.6 ft. lbs.; Upper: Step 1: 6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
2	6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
3	6.6 ft. lbs. Start at center of upper intake manifold. Tighten center bolt first and then right to left bolts in that order.	6.6 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 40,000 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	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine 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.

In 2019, the Audi Q8 received 107 complaints and 5 recalls, with 1328 TSBSs reported—significantly higher than the 26 complaints and 3 recalls seen in 2020. The following year, 2021, saw a modest rebound in complaints (28) but an increase in recalls to 7, while the number of investigations remained zero. By 2024, complaints had fallen to 19 and recalls to 3, continuing the downward trend that culminated in just 3 complaints and 2 recalls in 2025. The 2019 model year sits at the peak of this arc, implying that the earlier generation had more reported issues than subsequent years. Power Train complaints dominated (23) in 2019, followed by Electrical System (17), with minimal fire or crash complaints (none and one respectively). Given the higher complaint and recall counts relative to later years, 2019 is a less favorable year to purchase compared to newer models.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1328

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

107

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

’19’20 ’21 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train23

Electrical System17

Engine7

Unknown Or Other5

Power Train,Engine5

Steering,Power Train,Electrical System4

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3

Electrical System,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V149000SteeringReported 16/03/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020…

19V114000Suspension:Front:Shock AbsorberReported 20/02/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1328 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2082147_1	2026-06-29	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped…
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Vehicles taking 7.0 qt Engine oil filter 06M115441G Engine air filter 4M0133843G Spark plug 06M905606F Battery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Q8 take?

7.0 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST Meeting Audi standard 50800 50900 or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Q8 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Q8 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.