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2005 Audi Allroad

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Allroad.

Body SUV

The 2005 Audi Allroad is positioned as an SUV built on the brand’s versatile platform, powered by a drivetrain that requires 8.5 qt of oil with a recommended viscosity of 5W‑30 or 5W‑40 (API). While its overall owner‑complaint count remains low at three for the model year, the most frequent issues reported involve the electrical system and exterior lighting, and the vehicle has been subject to two recalls. Within the broader 1998‑2020 complaint record, the Allroad’s reliability sits nearer the lower end of the spectrum—well above the 1998 low of a single complaint but far below the 2002 peak of 104—indicating that the 2005 iteration benefits from the early‑model improvements without yet encountering the higher‑complaint trends seen later.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · 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 a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 078115561J. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire size225-55R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter078115561J alt 079198405A
Engine air filter058133843
Fuel filter441201511C discontinued
Spark plug101905615A alt 101905616
Battery000915089J
Front wiper blades4B1955425C
Thermostat079121119 alt 078121113F
Cabin air filter4B0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height61 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight4167 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

7.4–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2001 Quattro Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2001Quattro Wagon 2.7L Twin-Turbo V67.40 sec15.60 sec250 hpAWD
2001Quattro Wagon 2.7L Twin-Turbo V67.70 sec16.00 sec250 hpAWD
2001Quattro Wagon (Euro Spec) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V68.10 sec16.00 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAudi part number G052162A1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.2
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.3-0.5 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerVW
Spark Plug Gap0.035-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.54 lbs
Oil TypeSP-10
Oil Capacity8.50 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)58.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)52.0 psi
Residual Pressure36 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)55.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-55.0 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
2180 degrees180 degrees
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4544 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 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 mi.

At 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
At 15,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (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 first-generation Audi Allroad (1999–2005) shows a clear arc in the federal data: complaints surged from just 2 in 1999 to a peak of 104 in 2002, accompanied by rising recalls (from 0 to 4) and TSBs (from 22 to 135) through 2003. The 2005 model year sits at the very end of this generation, with complaints plummeting to only 3—the lowest of any Allroad year—and recalls dropping to 2, while investigations held steady at 1. This sharp decline from the mid-generation trouble spots (2002–2003) implies that many earlier issues were resolved by the final production year. The 2005’s top complaint areas are isolated single reports (electrical/lighting, engine, brakes/powertrain) and include one fire incident, but no crash complaints. Based solely on the federal record, the 2005 Audi Allroad represents the most refined and least problematic year of its generation, making it a prudent purchase choice.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
70
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’98’99’01’02’03’04’05’13’14’15’17’18’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Engine1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V157000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 08/04/2008

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE NIPPLE ON THE ROLLOVER VALVE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OR REPAIR THE CRACKING AT THE NIPPLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT…

06V198000Electrical SystemReported 05/06/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS BY INSTALLING A JUMPER WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 70 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A0023742052680_42023-10-04EquipmentThis bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety…
A0021482021205_62021-06-25StructureThis informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety…
21AUTIRECHAINS2020-09-24TiresAdded new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
A1720062028440_52020-07-08Electrical SystemThis informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board…
A0020362002047_12020-04-16EquipmentThis information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC…

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.

Group 49 batteryVehicles taking 8.5 qtEngine oil filter 078115561JEngine air filter 058133843Fuel filter 441201511CSpark plug 101905615A

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Allroad take?

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

Does the 2005 Allroad have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.