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2022 Audi A3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 A3.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2022 Audi A3 delivers an EPA-rated 29 city and 38 highway miles per gallon for a 32 mpg combined average, routing power through its Automatic (AM-S7) transmission. Though relatively efficient, the vehicle's reliability profile is mixed, marked by six recalls and nine total owner complaints predominantly focused on the electrical system. Within the A3's broader 2001-2025 lineage, this 2022 iteration sits well below the model's worst year of 2015—which amassed 176 complaints—but far above the historical low of a single complaint in 2001, meaning researchers should view this specific year as a middle-tier risk requiring particular scrutiny of its electrical components.

Model year2024202320222020201920132012

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/38/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Enhanced Flooded Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. PR-J0S: 47; PR-J0V: 48 · O. E. AmpHrs: J0S: 59.0; J0V: 70.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06L115562B. 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 Enhanced Flooded Battery: The PR Codes indicate factory installed options for this vehicle. The battery must be carefully sized to fit as the manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production. The new battery must be registered upon installation and the vehicle computer system reset with a scan tool. PR-J0S: 47; PR-J0V: 48 · O. E. AmpHrs: J0S: 59.0; J0V: 70.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R17 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620D
Spark plug06Q905601A alt 06Q905611A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades8Y1998002
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length177.2 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight2866 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined29 / 38 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the A3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2022 Premium Plus Quattro Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec201 hpAWD
2022Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.00 sec201 hpAWD
2025Premium Plus Quattro Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec201 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceO. E. AmpHrs: J0S: 59.0; J0V: 70.0 cca
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceO.E. AmpHrs: J1N: 75.0; J2D: 68.0 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure MinimumPressure up to high pressure pump: 87.0 psi
Residual Pressure43.0 psi

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 80,000 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 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 year-by-year federal record contains no entry for 2022, but the surrounding data places it within a pronounced downward trend. After a 2015 peak of 176 complaints and 7 recalls, reported volumes fell to 16 complaints and 3 recalls by 2020 and continued dropping to just 1 complaint and 0 recalls by 2024, with 2025 also showing zero recalls and zero investigations. For 2022 specifically, the available complaint data shows low single-digit counts in the electrical system and powertrain—3 and 2 respectively—along with zero crash or fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. This period stands well below the elevated investigation and TSB activity seen in 2009–2012, confirming a generational shift toward lower federal scrutiny. With the post-2020 record showing minimal complaints, no investigations, and vanishing recalls, the 2022 model year appears to fall in a low-risk trough, making it a solid used-car buy.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
780
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Electrical System3
Power Train2
Electrical System,Engine1
Air Bags,Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1

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 780 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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific A3. 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 E batteryEngine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620DSpark plug 06Q905601ABattery 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 A3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A3 get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.