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2016 Audi Q5/SQ5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Q5/SQ5.

Body SUV

The 2016 Audi Q5 and its performance-oriented SQ5 variant occupy the compact luxury SUV space, and while the JSON provided here is light on powertrain specifics, the data that does exist points squarely at the engine as the area demanding the most attention from researchers and prospective owners. Across the model year, owners have logged 76 total complaints, with engine-related issues topping the list, and five separate recalls have been issued—figures that, taken together, place this model year in a middling-to-cautionary zone within the Q5's broader reliability history rather than at either extreme. For anyone evaluating this vehicle, the takeaway is that the powertrain warrants the closest scrutiny: it is both the most frequently cited source of owner dissatisfaction and a focal point of manufacturer recall action, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection of engine-related components essential.

Model year2017201620152014

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 640 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 94R · 640 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06J115403Q alt 06D115475
Engine air filter8K0133843D alt 8K0133843M
Fuel filter8R0919679E alt 8T0127401A
Spark plug101905611G alt 06H905601A
Battery000915089F alt 000915089J
Front wiper blades8R1955426B alt 8R1955425B
Serpentine belt06E903137AB alt 06E903137T
Thermostat06H121113B alt 06H121119E
Cabin air filter8K0819439C

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine VW Part Number G052145S2 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAudi part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8-4.2
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVW Part Number G052145S2
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9-2.1
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5 qt
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

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

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.18-1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.38-4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance640 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87
Residual Pressure44 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)72.5-116 psi
Residual Pressure43 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58-116 psi
Residual Pressure43.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 1LA; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 145; Rear: 75 use; Front: 1LA; Rear: 74 Use
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.394; Rear: 0.394 front

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new bolt and tighten to 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.148 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new bolt and tighten to 148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.148 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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
At 15,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect)
At 55,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 75,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (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 2016 Audi Q5/SQ5 lead in one area — the engine, 16 of 76 reports (21%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the engine are also the target of recall 17V-002 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 9 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine 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.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
836
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine16
Unknown Or Other8
Steering7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System,Engine3
Electrical System3
Air Bags2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V622000Electrical System:WiringReported 05/10/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may…

17V002000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling SystemReported 03/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 836 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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_2082323_12026-06-10EngineThis bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_62026-06-04Unknown Or OtherThis 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

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 94R batteryEngine oil filter 06J115403QEngine air filter 8K0133843DFuel filter 8R0919679ESpark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Q5/SQ5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.