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2022 Audi Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Q8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

Paired with an Automatic (S8) transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 18/23/20 mpg, the 2022 Audi Q8 marks its place within the model's 2019 to 2026 production history. Reliability metrics highlight a substantial improvement over the 2019 model year's peak of 107 complaints, as this iteration recorded just one total owner complaint centered on the electrical system despite three recalls. This singular issue results in a complaint count lower than the 2025 model year's recorded low of 3, positioning the 2022 iteration favorably within the vehicle's reliability timeline.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/23/20 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. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCA battery, 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.

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. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/45R21/XL 113HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4M8998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 23 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.70 sec14.10 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.70 sec14.10 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque17.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityModels Equipped with 1 Evaporator
Oil CapacityModels Equipped with 1 Evaporator

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS, Rear: Use new bolts. 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 145.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1LK; Rear: 2EA

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 Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark 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.

While the year-by-year federal record provided does not include a 2022 entry, the surrounding data points — 28 complaints in 2021 falling to 19 in 2024 — place 2022 squarely in a low-complaint band, and the target-year data confirms only a single complaint filed against the Electrical System, with zero crash or fire complaints. Across the generation, consumer complaints have trended sharply downward from a launch-year outlier of 107 in 2019 to single digits by 2025, while Technical Service Bulletin volume has likewise declined from 1,328 in 2019 to 150 in 2026, indicating reduced dealer-facing service activity as the model matured. Recall activity peaked at 7 in 2021 before easing to 3 in 2024, suggesting 2022 sat in the late phase of that recall cluster rather than at the start of it. Notably, no NHTSA investigations have been opened in any year shown in the record, which is a meaningful positive signal. Taken together, 2022 reads as a well-sorted, low-issue year in the Q8's lifecycle — and a defensible pick on the used market, though a pre-purchase inspection for any open 2021-era recalls remains prudent.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1085
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’19’20’21’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System1

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 1085 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079226_52026-06-24StructureThis bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…

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 Q8. 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 batteryEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 4M0133843GSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Q8 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Q8 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined mpg.