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2024 Audi A5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 A5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

The 2024 Audi A5 Sportback utilizes an Automatic (AM-S7) transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 26/35/30 mpg. Reliability data for this model year records zero recalls and 8 total owner complaints, identifying the Power Train as the top complaint area. When contextualized within the 2019-2025 model complaint history, this volume sits well below the 2020 high of 60 complaints. This positioning indicates a significant reduction in reported issues relative to the recorded peak, trending toward the model history's lowest recorded count of 1 complaint in 2025.

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Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy26/35/30 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 / combined26 / 35 / 30 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 (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive 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 2024 Audi A5 Sportback emerges in a generation marked by fluctuating reliability signals. Complaints spiked sharply in 2020 (60) before plummeting to single digits in 2021 and 2024 (7 and 4, respectively), suggesting early build-quality issues were addressed, though the 2024 figure remains provisional given its partial-year data. Recalls peaked in 2021 (5) and have since trended downward, with no recalls recorded for 2024 or the partial 2025 data, indicating potential maturation in production stability. The 2024 complaints are scattered across minor electrical and powertrain concerns, with no fire or crash incidents reported—an encouraging sign for safety-critical systems. However, the lack of long-term owner feedback for this model year limits confidence in durability trends. **Takeaway: The 2024 A5 Sportback appears to be a low-risk entry point in this generation, but buyers should prioritize a pre-purchase inspection and verify recall completion, as early ownership data remains limited.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
762
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 8 components.

Power Train1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Steering1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

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 762 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2078939_22026-06-30EngineThis bulletin provides information when there DTC P218500 is stored in temerature sender…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079671_52026-06-25Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information pertaining to a software update for MMI, connectivity…
TSB_2079922_22026-06-24Electrical SystemThis repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…

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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Build data
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Recalls
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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 2024 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 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.