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2013 Audi allroad

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 allroad.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2013 Audi allroad is a passenger car built on Audi's platform and equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway/22 mpg combined. The vehicle requires 4.9 quarts of engine oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API standards. In terms of reliability, the 2013 model year recorded only 13 owner complaints—significantly lower than the model's peak of 104 complaints in 2002—alongside a single recall, with steering emerging as the primary complaint area. This positions the 2013 allroad among the more dependable iterations within the model's 1998-2020 complaint history, suggesting relatively fewer widespread issues compared to earlier production years.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.9 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 06J115403Q. 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-45R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06J115403Q
Engine air filter	8R0133843K
Fuel filter	8K0201511TA
Spark plug	06H905601A alt 06H905621A
Battery	000915089BC alt 000915089BD
Front wiper blades	8K1955425A alt 8K1955426A
Serpentine belt	06J260849F
Thermostat	06J121113C alt 06H121113B
Cabin air filter	8K0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.8 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3891 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 26 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	90 cu ft
Cargo volume	28 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

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.

6.4–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2013 Prestige Quattro Wagon

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.50 sec	15.00 sec	211 hp	AWD
2013	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.70 sec	16.00 sec	211 hp	AWD
2014	Prestige Quattro Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.30 sec	14.90 sec	220 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.9 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 1-3-4-2. 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 Fluid	Audi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-4.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.9 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi/VW
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.18-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.70-5.30 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.394; Rear: 0.276 front
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1LT; Front: 1LA; Front: 1LM; Rear: 1KW

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

33 ft. lbs

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

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

7 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	crankcase vent bolt pretighten to 6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 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 at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 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) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
At 35,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
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.

The 2013 Audi allroad sits at the launch year of its generation with a modest federal footprint: 13 complaints, 1 recall, no investigations, and a notably high 590 TSBs. Compared with the prior generation’s peak—104 complaints and 4 recalls in 2002, plus 7 recalls in 2003—the 2013 model is far quieter, and it also looks better than the 2015 spike of 29 complaints and 4 recalls that followed two years later. Within the 2013–2020 arc, complaints trended down after a 2015 high, so 2013 belongs to the calmer early phase rather than the rougher middle years. Its complaint profile is dominated by steering (7 of 13), with one fire complaint and no crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. The high TSB count indicates dealers were handling many service issues, even though only one recall was issued. Overall, the 2013 allroad looks like a relatively safe year to buy within this generation, provided a pre-purchase inspection confirms the steering and electrical systems are sound.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

590

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

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

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

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 13 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Steering7

Engine2

Electrical System,Engine1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Suspension1

Visibility,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V667000Air BagsReported 24/10/2014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 590 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2028985_13	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulleitn procides informaiton when tehre is a transmission warning mssage in the…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…

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 NS battery Vehicles taking 4.9 qt Engine oil filter 06J115403Q Engine air filter 8R0133843K Fuel filter 8K0201511TA Spark plug 06H905601A

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 allroad take?

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

Does the 2013 allroad have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the allroad get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.