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2019 Audi Q5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Q5.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2019 Audi Q5 is an SUV equipped with a 7.0‑quart 0W‑20 oil system and a seven‑speed automatic (S7) transmission, delivering an EPA‑rated 22/27/24 mpg combined. Owner‑reported issues total 47 complaints, with steering emerging as the leading concern and five recalls issued for the model year. In the broader complaint history spanning 2008‑2026, the 2019 figure sits far below the 2018 peak of 197 complaints but remains above the 2026 low of just one, indicating a notable improvement over the worst year while still reflecting a measurable level of reported problems.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy22/27/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. 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.

Tire sizeP255/45R20H, P255/45R20WOEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	8W0133843C
Spark plug	06K905601D
Battery	000915089BD
Front wiper blades	80B998002
Thermostat	06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.5 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	65.4 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	4045 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 27 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
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 Q5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–16.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2021 55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	2.0T Premium Plus Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.80 sec	14.50 sec	252 hp	AWD
2018	2.0T Prestige Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.90 sec	14.50 sec	252 hp	AWD
2021	55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.1-kWh	4.50 sec	13.20 sec	362 hp	AWD
2021	55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro (Dynamic Mode) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.1-kWh	4.50 sec	13.20 sec	362 hp	AWD
2021	55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro (Auto Mode) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.1-kWh	4.80 sec	13.50 sec	362 hp	AWD
2021	45 Premium Plus Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec	5.50 sec	14.20 sec	362 hp	AWD
2021	45 Prestige Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec	5.70 sec	14.40 sec	261 hp	AWD
2021	55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro (Auto Mode, Battery-Save) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.1-kWh	8.50 sec	16.70 sec	362 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	0BK: Use Audi/VW part number G060162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	0BK
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.5
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	7.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	EPS

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi
Spark Plug Torque	17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi
Spark Plug Torque	17 ft-lbs

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	87.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	116.0 Line PSI
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Engine Compression	159

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque

Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°

148 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0°

148 ft. lbs

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

Prep Replace bolts: Step 1: 15 ft. lbs.

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-8

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-8

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	1.4 ft. lbs.	1.4 ft. lbs
2	6 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
3	Turn 45°

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower: Step 1: 3.6 ft. lbs.

2	6.6 ft. lbs.; Upper: Step 1: 6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
2	6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
3	6.6 ft. lbs. Start at center of upper intake manifold. Tighten center bolt first and then right to left bolts in that order.	6.6 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	1.4 ft. lbs.	1.4 ft. lbs
2	6 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
3	Turn 45°

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Lower: Step 1: 3.6 ft. lbs.

2	6.6 ft. lbs.; Upper: Step 1: 6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
2	6.6 ft. lbs.	6.6 ft. lbs
3	6.6 ft. lbs. Start at center of upper intake manifold. Tighten center bolt first and then right to left bolts in that order.	6.6 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 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (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 2019 Audi Q5 shows a significant reduction in complaints, with 48 reported compared to 197 in 2018 and 22 in 2020. Across the generation, complaints have fluctuated significantly, while recalls have remained relatively stable, typically ranging between 4 and 8 per year. The 2019 model falls within a period of relative stabilization following the 2018 peak, though it maintains a high volume of technical service bulletins at 1,006. Primary complaint areas for 2019 include steering (6), engine (3), and power train (3), although the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Given the sharp decline in complaints from the previous year and a consistent recall rate, this is a good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1006

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’21 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 47 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering6

Engine3

Power Train3

Unknown Or Other3

Vehicle Speed Control3

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance2

Exterior Lighting2

Seat Belts,Structure,Seats2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V947000Electrical System:Body Control Module/BcmReported 08/12/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam… Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21…

19V416000Wheels:HubReported 05/06/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1006 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2082147_1	2026-06-29	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped…
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2069331_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Q5 take?

7.0 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST Meeting Audi standard 50800 50900 or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Q5 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Q5 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined mpg.