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2022 Audi RS7 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 RS7 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi RS7 Sportback is equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 15/22/17 mpg. This model year's standing in the reliability history is characterized by 3 recalls and 16 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area designated as Unknown Or Other. These records define where this model year sits in the vehicle's track record, meaning researchers must contextualize this volume of reported issues when assessing the car's overall reliability.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/22/17 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 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J2D: 68.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06M115331A. 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 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J2D: 68.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size275/35ZR21/XL (103Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115331A alt 06M115441G
Engine air filter4K0133843G
Spark plug0P2905601
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4K1998002D
Thermostat0P2121115E alt WHT008508
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase115.4 in
Curb weight4718 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 22 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsTighten all fasteners evenly. 6.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.08-1.15 lbs
Oil Capacity3.40-4.00 oz

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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 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.

Owner complaints about the 2022 Audi RS7 Sportback lead in one area — the unknown or other, 3 of 16 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1077
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Power Train,Engine2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Electrical System,Engine1

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 1077 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…

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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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group T batteryEngine oil filter 06M115331AEngine air filter 4K0133843GSpark plug 0P2905601Battery 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 RS7 Sportback have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the RS7 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.