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2023 Audi RS5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 RS5.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi RS5 is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and carries an EPA rating of 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Reliability data for this model year shows zero recalls and eight total owner complaints, with tires representing the top reported concern. Viewed against a 2013–2019 complaint history that peaked at seven in 2013 and bottomed at one in 2018, the 2023 edition registers slightly more owner feedback than any year in that prior span, indicating a modest uptick in reported issues despite the absence of recalls.

Model year2024 2023 2022 2021

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 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 a variety of batteries during production. The Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. AGM VRLA Battery: PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R; Enhanced Flooded Battery: PR-J4E: 94R · PR-J0B: 92; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J0P: 105; PR-J4E: 79 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 a variety of batteries during production. The Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. AGM VRLA Battery: PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R; Enhanced Flooded Battery: PR-J4E: 94R · PR-J0B: 92; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J0P: 105; PR-J4E: 79 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 filter	06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter	8W0133843D
Spark plug	06M905606F
Battery	000915089BF alt 000915089BD
Front wiper blades	8W1998002
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	185.8 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	53.5 in
Wheelbase	109.1 in
Curb weight	3990 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	4-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 RS5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2023 RS 5 Quattro Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2023	RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6	3.50 sec	12.00 sec	444 hp	AWD
2021	RS 5 Sportback Quattro Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6	3.60 sec	12.00 sec	444 hp	AWD
2018	RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6	3.40 sec	11.80 sec	444 hp	AWD
2018	RS 5 Quattro Coupe 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6	3.50 sec	11.90 sec	444 hp	AWD

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.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89.0 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 30,000 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 30,000 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.

The provided federal record establishes a historical baseline from 2013 to 2019, where annual complaints remained low between 1 and 7 units while recalls ranged from 0 to 5. In contrast, the 2023 model year specific data highlights Tires and Wheels as the leading complaint areas with 4 and 2 reports respectively, alongside isolated issues with Air Bags and Forward Collision Avoidance systems. The 2023 model shows zero crash and zero fire complaints, though the historical record does not specify these categories for prior years. While the historical record shows a peak in recalls during 2019, the 2023 dataset does not specify a total recall count, leaving the full regulatory context incomplete. However, the concentration of reports on specific components like tires and wheels indicates defined areas of attention for owners. Based on the absence of fire or crash reports and low complaint volumes in specific categories, the 2023 Audi RS5 is a favorable year to buy pending a standard tire and wheel inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

883

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

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 8 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Tires4

Wheels2

Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Back Over Prevention,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 883 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2078939_2	2026-06-30	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
TSB_2076404_8	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
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 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 battery Engine oil filter 06M115441G Engine air filter 8W0133843D Spark plug 06M905606F Battery 000915089BF

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 2023 RS5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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 / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.