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2019 Audi A6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 A6.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Audi A6 is a passenger‑car sedan whose engine requires 5.0 qt of 5W‑40 oil, reflecting the manufacturer’s lubrication specification for that model year. Owner‑reported data show 113 total complaints, with the Electrical System leading the issue categories and seven recalls issued for the vehicle. When viewed against the A6’s complaint history from 1994‑2026—where the peak was 231 complaints in 1999 and the nadir was just one complaint in 2023—the 2019 model sits toward the better‑reliability end of the spectrum, indicating a comparatively trouble‑free year for the nameplate.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06M115441G. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R19, P255/40R20H, P255/40R20Y, P255/35R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter4K0133844D alt 4K0133844E
Spark plug06M905606F alt 06K905601B
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4K1998002D
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121678H
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4266 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the A6 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–4.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2019 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20193.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec4.70 sec13.30 sec335 hpAWD
20193.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec4.80 sec13.40 sec335 hpAWD
2020Allroad Premium Plus Wagon 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec5.10 sec13.70 sec335 hpAWD
2020Allroad Prestige Wagon 3.0L Turbo V6 + Elec5.20 sec13.80 sec335 hpAWD
2025Sportback e-tron Prestige Elec 94.4-kWh4.90 sec13.50 sec362 hpRWD
2025Sportback e-tron Prestige Elec 94.4-kWh4.90 sec13.50 sec362 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine Oil5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.7 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs

Service checks

Engine Compression159

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°148 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°148 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Replace bolts: Step 1: 15 ft. lbs.

290
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°44 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°44 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.

The 2019 Audi A6 generated 113 federal complaints, markedly higher than the 2 complaints recorded for 2018 but lower than the 24 complaints recorded for 2020, while its 7 recalls exceeded the zero recalls of 2018 yet remained below the 9 recalls of 2020. Its total service bulletins (TSBs) of 1,444 represent the highest figure in the surrounding three‑year window, surpassing 263 for 2018 and 1,339 for 2020. Across the model’s generational history, complaint volume fell to single digits after 2015 before rising again in 2019, indicating a recent uptick after a prolonged low‑complaint period. The 2019 model accounted for two crash‑related complaints and one fire‑related complaint, figures that are consistent with the low single‑digit counts seen in neighboring years. Given the spike in complaints and TSBs despite modest recall numbers, the data suggest caution, and a later model year may present fewer reported issues.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1444
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
113
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 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
’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’06’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’23’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 113 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System42
Electrical System,Engine7
Unknown Or Other7
Engine6
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine5
Steering,Electrical System,Engine4
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Power Train,Electrical System3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V159000Air BagsReported 10/03/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact…

20V153000Electrical System:Starter AssemblyReported 19/03/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Audi A6 vehicles equipped with mild-hybrid technology and 2.0TFSI engines. Moisture may enter the starter generator and cause an electrical… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter generator, free of charge. The recall began by May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1444 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2082147_12026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped…
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_2064983_152026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit.

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

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

Vehicles taking 5.0 qtEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 4K0133844DSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 A6 take?

5.0 qt of 5W-40 Meeting Audi/VW specification 502 00 or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 A6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.