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2020 Audi A5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 A5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2020 Audi A5 Sportback uses 5.5 qt of 0W‑30 oil, is equipped with an AM‑S7 seven‑speed automatic transmission, and carries an EPA fuel‑efficiency rating of 24/32/27 mpg. Owner reports for this model year total 60 complaints, with the Electrical System cited as the leading issue and four recalls recorded. Within the 2019‑2025 complaint window, the 2020 model records the highest number of issues (60) while the 2025 model shows the lowest (1), marking this year as the least reliable point in the recent span.

Model year202520242023202220212020201820142013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/32/27 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 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.

Tire sizeP245/40R18H, P225/50R17Y, P255/35R19Y, P245/40R18Y, P265/30R20YOEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter8W0133843C
Spark plug06K905601B
Battery000915089BD
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length186.6 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3704 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 32 / 27 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°45 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 every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (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.

In the year‑by‑year federal record, 2019 recorded 12 complaints and 3 recalls, 2020 jumped to 60 complaints and 4 recalls, and 2021 fell to 7 complaints and 5 recalls. The total service bulletins (TSBs) rose from 803 in 2019 to 1,046 in 2020 and remained near that level in 2021. The 2020 model’s complaints were dominated by the Electrical System (22 reports) and related sub‑categories, with one crash complaint and no fire complaints reported. Because the complaint volume in 2020 (60) exceeds the 12 complaints recorded in 2019 and the 7 complaints recorded in 2021, and the TSB count (1,046) exceeds the 803 recorded in 2019, the data indicates an atypical issue cluster for that model year. Accordingly, a buyer should weigh the 2020 Audi A5 Sportback against the lower‑complaint 2019 or 2021 examples and consider it a less optimal year to purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1046
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
60
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 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
’19’20’21’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 60 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System22
Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention6
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other5
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System,Lane Departure1
Back Over Prevention1

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 1046 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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 A5 Sportback take?

5.5 qt of 0W-30 Long Life IIV, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 A5 Sportback have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the A5 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 32 highway / 27 combined mpg.