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2022 Audi RS5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 RS5.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi RS5, equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission and EPA ratings of 18 city, 25 highway, and 21 combined mpg, has drawn 6 total owner complaints—with tires as the top complaint area—and carries 2 recalls. This places the 2022 model year at the higher end of the model's complaint history, which from 2013 to 2019 ranged from a low of 1 complaint in 2018 to a high of 7 in 2013. For researchers, this means the 2022 RS5's reliability record, while not the most problematic year, is closer to the historical peak than the trough, warranting attention to the tire issue and recall status.

Model year2024202320222021

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 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-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R; EFB: PR-J4E: 94R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J4E: 79.0 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-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R; EFB: PR-J4E: 94R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J4E: 79.0 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbW/OOEM · verified
Tire size265/35ZR19/XL (98Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843D
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089BF
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121678H
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.8 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height53.5 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight3990 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain4-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 RS5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.4–3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.40 sec — 2018 RS 5 Quattro Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021RS 5 Sportback Quattro Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.60 sec12.00 sec444 hpAWD
2023RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.00 sec444 hpAWD
2018RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.40 sec11.80 sec444 hpAWD
2018RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec11.90 sec444 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12-1.18 lbs
Oil Capacity3.50-4.10 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 1LA
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.394
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1LA; Rear: 1KD

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 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 federal record for this generation shows complaints trending downward from seven in 2013 to two in 2015, followed by the emergence of recalls in 2018 and 2019—three and five, respectively—alongside a slight rebound in complaints to three in 2019. The 2022 model year sits beyond that recall cluster, with target-year data showing zero crash or fire complaints and recorded complaints distributed across four categories, including three tire-related reports. Relative to the 2018–2019 period, which carries the generation’s only documented recalls, the 2022 figures reflect discrete owner reports without the associated recall activity seen earlier. While the data does not specify root causes for the 2022 complaints, zero crash and zero fire complaints are recorded. Given the absence of recalls in the target-year data and the lack of crash or fire complaints, the 2022 RS5 appears to be a comparatively sound year to buy within this generation.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
949
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’18’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Tires3
Structure1
Wheels,Unknown Or Other1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

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 949 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
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_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis 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 RS5. 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 8W0133843DSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BD

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 RS5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RS5 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.