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2022 Audi A8 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 A8 Quattro.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi A8 Quattro is a flagship luxury sedan built on Audi’s advanced quattro all‑wheel‑drive platform, featuring a 19‑to‑28‑mpg EPA rating and an automatic S8 transmission; its powertrain is complemented by a refined chassis that delivers the brand’s hallmark ride quality. In terms of reliability, the model year records only one total owner complaint—centered on the electrical system—alongside three recalls, underscoring a notably low incidence of issues and positioning the 2022 A8 Quattro among the more dependable entries in Audi’s long‑running sedan lineup.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EHB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48; AGM VRLA: PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49 · EHB: J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; AGM VRLA: J0B: 92.0, J2D: 68.0, J0P: 105.0 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. EHB: PR-J0T & PR-J0V: 48; AGM VRLA: PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49 · EHB: J0T: 69.0, J0V: 70.0; AGM VRLA: J0B: 92.0, J2D: 68.0, J0P: 105.0 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter4N0129620C
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4N1998002 alt 4N1998002B
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length208.7 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase123.2 in
Curb weight4475 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.2 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume111 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi
Spark Plug Torque17.0 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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (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)

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 2022 Audi A8 Quattro dominate in one area — the electrical system, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system 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.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1085
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical 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 1085 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
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_2079226_52026-06-24StructureThis bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group T batteryEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 4N0129620CSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 A8 Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A8 Quattro get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.