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2010 Audi A8/S8/A8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 A8/S8/A8.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Audi A8 and S8 are full-size passenger cars paired with an S6 automatic transmission and returning EPA figures of 16 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg, while their 9.0-quart sump — filled with 5W-30 or 5W-40 API oil — hints at the substantial lubrication demands of a large-displacement luxury powertrain. Reliability-wise, this model year stands out as comparatively quiet in the A8's broader history, with just a single owner complaint logged (centered on visibility) and one recall to its name, suggesting that whatever teething issues earlier generations faced had largely been ironed out by this point. For a researcher weighing ownership risk, that thin complaint volume places 2010 among the more settled years of the platform, though the lone recall and visibility gripe are still worth pulling the details on before drawing final conclusions.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 079103121BE. 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-40R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	079103121BE alt 079198405E
Engine air filter	4E0129620C
Fuel filter	4F0201511E
Spark plug	101905621B alt 079905620
Battery	000915089K
Front wiper blades	4E1955425D alt 4E1955426D
Serpentine belt	079903137T
Thermostat	079121119C alt 079121115BK
Cabin air filter	4E0819439A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	100 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G055005A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	9.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	17-22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 103 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.417 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.417 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.338 in / 1.259 in / 1.102 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 22 ft. lbs., 90

15 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

hand tighten, step 2

15 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 at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Decklid Hinge (lubricate) · Door Stop (lubricate)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Decklid Hinge (lubricate) · Door Stop (lubricate)
At 35,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 75,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 2010 Audi A8/S8/A8 dominate in one area — the visibility, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the visibility, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

651

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V619000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 24/08/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 651 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2070568_6	2026-04-22	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2024323_13	2026-03-17	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2024323_12	2026-03-02	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2060750_5	2026-01-14	Engine	This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
TSB_2074846_4	2026-01-13	Steering	This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

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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Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 9.0 qt Engine oil filter 079103121BE Engine air filter 4E0129620C Fuel filter 4F0201511E Spark plug 101905621B

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 A8/S8/A8 take?

9.0 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 A8/S8/A8 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A8/S8/A8 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.