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2012 Audi TT RS Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 TT RS Quattro.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2012 Audi TT RS Quattro is a passenger car featuring an S6 automatic transmission. This model achieves an EPA fuel economy rating of 23/31/26 mpg. Its reliability profile for the model year is strong, characterized by zero recalls and a single owner complaint regarding the electrical system and exterior lighting.

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Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06D115562. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115562
Engine air filter	1K0129620
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	079905626L
Battery	000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades	8J1955426C alt 8J1955425C
Serpentine belt	07K145933R alt 07K145933E
Thermostat	07K121041 alt 07K121115D
Cabin air filter	1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	168.9 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	101.6 in
Curb weight	3461 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs

15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Torque

22.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

Engine Compression

145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., step 2: 50

37 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
2	30.0 ft. lbs	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

lower manifold

5.1 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

bolts 1-6

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 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 at 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 35,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
At 75,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 155,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 2012 Audi TT RS Quattro dominate in one area — the electrical system,exterior lighting, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,exterior lighting 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

684

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

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 684 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…
AOS-26-25	2026-05-26	Unknown Or Other	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…
TSB_2022032_12	2026-04-30	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Engine oil filter 06D115562 Engine air filter 1K0129620 Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 079905626L

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2012 TT RS Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT RS Quattro get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.