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2022 Audi Q5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Q5.

Transmission Automatic (AM7)

The 2022 Audi Q5 pairs an AM7 automatic transmission with EPA-rated efficiency of 23 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined mpg, a balance that reads more as measured efficiency than outright performance. Reliability reporting for this model year shows 44 owner complaints — led by the engine category — alongside eight recalls, a footprint notable but not catastrophic in context. Plotted against the Q5's complaint history spanning 2008 to 2026, the 2022 sits well below the 197-complaint peak recorded for 2018 and far above the single complaint logged for 2026, placing it in a mid-pack, broadly typical position within the nameplate's long-term reliability arc.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2013

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI The manufacturer used many different sized batteries during production of this model. Carefully fit the battery to size which is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The vehicles battery must be registered and the computer reset with a scan tool after installation. PR-Codes denote type of battery options used. AGM VRLA: PR-J2D: 48, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size235/60R18 103HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	8W0133843C
Spark plug	06Q905601A
Battery	000915089BC
Front wiper blades	80B998002
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (AM7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	184.3 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	23 / 29 / 25 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
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
2021	55 Premium Plus S-Line PHEV Quattro (Auto/EV Mode) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 14.1-kWh	16.40 sec	20.90 sec	362 hp	AWD
2025	Prestige Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.80 sec	14.40 sec	268 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	Pressure up to high pressure pump: 87.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	87.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	116.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	87.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	116.0 psi
Residual Pressure	43.5 psi

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	Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · 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 2022 model sits near the middle of a generation that has seen a gradual decline in complaints—from a peak of 197 in 2018 down to 19 by 2024—while recall counts have hovered between 4 and 8, with no clear upward or downward trend. Compared with the surrounding years, 2022’s complaint tally (not listed but inferred to be between the 2021 high of 69 and the 2023 low of 31) aligns with the overall downward trajectory, and its recall count of 8 matches the recent high of 2021 rather than the lower figures seen after 2022. The top complaint areas for 2022—engine and electrical system issues, each reported 7 times—reflect the same categories that have appeared intermittently across the generation, indicating no new systemic problem. Crash‑related complaints (5) and fire complaints (2) are modest and comparable to other years, suggesting no extraordinary safety risk. Overall, 2022 falls within a period of improving reliability and stable recall activity, making it a reasonably sound year to consider for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

960

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 2 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 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine7

Electrical System7

Unknown Or Other5

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Service Brakes2

Lane Departure2

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 960 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2076404_8	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079226_5	2026-06-24	Structure	This bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
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…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group T battery Engine oil filter 06L115562B Engine air filter 8W0133843C Spark plug 06Q905601A Battery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Q5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q5 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.