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2009 Audi A5 / S5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 A5 / S5.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 Audi A5 and its performance-oriented S5 variant represent the brand's entry into the compact executive coupé segment, built on Audi's established platform architecture and equipped with the 6-speed automatic (S6) transmission, while delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city, 26 highway, and 20 combined mpg. These vehicles require 9.3 quarts of engine oil within the 5W-30 or 5W-40 viscosity range per API standards. From a reliability standpoint, the 2009 model year accumulated 11 total owner complaints with engine and engine cooling emerging as the primary concern area, accompanied by a single recall, indicating that while this generation has proven largely durable, powertrain-related issues represent its most notable vulnerability.

Model year2017 2016 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.3 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/26/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-35R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115475 alt 06E115446
Engine air filter	8K0133843
Fuel filter	8K0201511A
Spark plug	101905611A
Battery	000915089K alt 000915089J
Front wiper blades	8K1955425A alt 8K1955426A
Serpentine belt	06E903137AC
Thermostat	06E121111M
Cabin air filter	8K0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.7 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	3300 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 26 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or 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 9.3 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.3-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	9.3 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.9 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	6.67 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 1K 2EH / WITH 1KE / WITH 1LA/1LB, 1LJ
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 1LT
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH 1K 2EH / WITH 1KE / WITH 1LA/1LB, 1LJ
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.866 in / 1.181 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

74, STEP 2

90 DEGREES

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

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

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

20 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

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

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 22 ft. lbs., 90

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil.

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

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

11 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

hand tighten, step 2

15 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 at 55,000 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 (inspect)
Every 5,000 mi	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) · Door Stop (lubricate)
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) · Door Stop (lubricate)
At 35,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (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.

Owner complaints about the 2009 Audi A5 / S5 lead in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 3 of 11 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the engine & engine cooling, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling 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

681

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

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 filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Structure2

Electrical System,Air Bags,Service Brakes1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System,Structure1

Power Train,Service Brakes,Engine1

Fuel System, Diesel,Power Train1

Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V376000Air BagsReported 27/05/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 681 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2070568_6	2026-04-22	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2070568_5	2025-08-19	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2070568_4	2025-07-10	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2075530_2	2025-03-12	Engine	This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
A2724842074729_2	2024-12-06	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from…

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 49 battery Vehicles taking 9.3 qt Engine oil filter 06D115475 Engine air filter 8K0133843 Fuel filter 8K0201511A Spark plug 101905611A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 A5 / S5 take?

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

Does the 2009 A5 / S5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A5 / S5 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.