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2014 Audi A4 allroad

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 A4 allroad.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2014 Audi A4 allroad is a passenger car built around an automatic (AV-S8) transmission and an engine that calls for 4.9 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API oil, carrying EPA ratings of 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. In owner-reported reliability, the 2014 model has accumulated 75 complaints, with steering cited most often and four recalls on record. That places it outside the 2018–2024 model complaint window, where complaints peaked at 154 in 2020 and dropped to just one in 2021, so the 2014 data reads as an earlier, lower-volume reliability snapshot rather than part of the later surge.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AV-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3891 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	91 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the A4 allroad of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.2–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2017 Premium Plus Quattro Wagon

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	Premium Plus Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	Premium Plus Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	252 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.9 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs

17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 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

Service checks

Engine Compression

159-203 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

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

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

2 ft. lbs., step 2: 7

2 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 8.9 ft. lbs., step 3: 11.8 ft. lbs., step 4: step 18.4

3.7 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) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 35,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

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 supplied covers model years 2018 through 2024, with no entry for 2014. Therefore, complaint, recall, investigation, and TSB counts for the target 2014 Audi A4 allroad are not present in the dataset. The available years show fluctuating complaints (low in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024; a spike in 2020) and recalls generally ranging from 0 to 3 per year. Without 2014‑specific figures, it is impossible to place that year within the observed trend or to determine if its complaint/recall levels are above, below, or typical for the generation. Consequently, based solely on the provided federal record, there is insufficient evidence to conclude whether the 2014 model year is a good or poor choice from a safety/reliability standpoint; a pre‑purchase inspection and review of service history are advised.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1103

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 75 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering21

Engine19

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Power Train3

Electrical System3

Air Bags3

Exterior Lighting2

Unknown Or Other2

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 1103 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2028902_5	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the…
TSB_2028985_13	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the…
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.

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 A4 allroad take?

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

Does the 2014 A4 allroad have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A4 allroad get?

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