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2023 Audi A5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 A5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2023 Audi A5 Sportback pairs its four-door hatchback body with a seven-speed automated-manual transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 33 highway, and 28 combined. Owner feedback for this model year is notably quiet, with just eight total complaints and zero recalls, the most common gripe centering on tires rather than any powertrain or chassis concern. In the broader arc of the A5 Sportback's complaint history from 2019 through 2025, this sits far closer to the 2025 low of a single complaint than the 2020 peak of 60, indicating Audi has largely moved past the model's early-generation problem areas by this point.

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Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy24/33/28 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.

High beam bulbW/OOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter8W0133843C
Spark plug06Q905601A
Battery8W0915089A
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 length187.4 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 / 33 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 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 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine 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.

The federal record for this generation reveals a distinct trend of early-life growing pains, with complaints spiking at 60 in 2020 and recalls peaking at 5 in 2021, before dropping significantly to just 1 complaint and zero recalls by 2025. The 2023 model year sits favorably on the downward slope of this arc, implying that earlier manufacturing complexities had largely been resolved by the time this vehicle was produced. Specifically for 2023, complaint volume is minimal and centers primarily on Tires (4) and Wheels (2), alongside isolated Air Bag and Forward Collision Avoidance concerns, with zero crash or fire incidents reported. Although the data does not specify the root causes for the earlier generation issues or the 2023 complaints, the overall trajectory confirms a maturing and stabilizing platform. Given its position past the generation's peak problem years and its lack of severe safety incidents, the 2023 Audi A5 Sportback is a strong used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
883
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’19’20’21’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Tires4
Wheels2
Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

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 883 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
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…

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

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 8W0133843CSpark plug 06Q905601ABattery 8W0915089A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 A5 Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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 / 33 highway / 28 combined mpg.