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2022 Audi SQ5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 SQ5.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi SQ5 pairs an eight-speed automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. In the model's complaint history from 2013 through 2025, the 2022 model sits near the low end of the range: it has drawn just two owner complaints, led by the Visibility/Wiper category, and carries two recalls. Against a high of 23 complaints for the 2018 model and a low of one for 2013, that record makes the 2022 SQ5 one of the cleaner entries in the lineup so far.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/24/21 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-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48 · 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-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/45R20 101HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8, 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BD
Front wiper blades80B998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121678H
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4398 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 24 / 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 SQ5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.3–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2025 Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Prestige 3.0L Turbo V64.70 sec13.40 sec349 hpAWD
2025Prestige 3.0L Turbo V64.30 sec12.90 sec349 hpAWD
2025Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.00 sec13.50 sec349 hpAWD
2018V6T Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.00 sec13.50 sec354 hpAWD
2018V6T Prestige 3.0L Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec354 hpAWD
2018V6T Premium Plus 3.0L Turbo V65.30 sec13.80 sec354 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 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 Capacity1.12-1.18 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 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) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine 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 federal record shows complaints rising from 1 in 2013 to a peak of 23 in 2018, then fluctuating between 5 and 18 through 2021. Recalls follow a similar pattern, increasing from 0 in 2013‑2017 to a high of 5 in 2018‑2019, then varying 0‑5 through 2021. After 2021 the record jumps to 2024 with 5 complaints and 0 recalls, and 2025 shows 4 complaints and 1 recall, indicating a decline in both metrics relative to the 2018‑2021 period. Because the supplied data do not include a 2022 entry, the specific complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB counts for the target year are unknown. Consequently, without concrete 2022 figures, a definitive assessment of whether the 2022 Audi SQ5 is a good year to buy cannot be made from the available federal record.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
862
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Visibility/Wiper1
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 862 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_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…
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 SQ5. 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 8W0133843Spark 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 SQ5 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the SQ5 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.