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2013 Audi TT/TTS Roadster

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 TT/TTS Roadster.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2013 Audi TT/TTS Roadster is a two-seat passenger car with a 4.8-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-30 or 5W-40 viscosity, paired with an automatic AM-S6 transmission that helps achieve EPA ratings of 22 city, 31 highway, and 26 combined mpg. With only one owner complaint on record—concerning the power train, unknown or other issues, and service brakes—and zero recalls, this model year stands as an exceptionally trouble-free entry in the TT/TTS lineage, offering researchers a benchmark for reliability in the roadster segment.

Model year2015 2013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 480 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. 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 47 · 480 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeTTS COUPE, TT RS: P255-35R19; TT ROADSTER, TTS ROADSTER: P245-40R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	1K0129620G
Fuel filter	1K0201051K
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades	8J1955425C alt 8J1955426C
Serpentine belt	06J260849D
Thermostat	06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter	1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM-S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 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.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.8 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Bevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi/VW
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	480 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

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

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 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	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., step 2: 9 ft. lbs., step 3: 12 ft. lbs., step 4: step 18

4 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.

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) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 35,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
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 2013 Audi TT/TTS Roadster dominate in one area — the power train,unknown or other,service brakes, 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. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train,unknown or other,service brakes 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

431

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1

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 431 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_2074808_4	2026-05-06	Power Train	The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 4.8 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 1K0129620G Fuel filter 1K0201051K Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 TT/TTS Roadster take?

4.8 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 TT/TTS Roadster 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/TTS Roadster get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.