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2015 Audi Q7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Q7.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 Audi Q7 is a full-size luxury SUV equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and a powertrain that requires 7.2 quarts of oil, with recommended viscosities of 5W-40, 5W-30, or 0W-40, while achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 city, 27 highway, and 22 combined mpg. Within the model’s reliability history spanning 2007 to 2026, this year recorded 44 total owner complaints—the most common being engine-related—and two recalls, placing it well below the peak of 316 complaints seen in 2017 but above the near-zero issues of later years, indicating a moderate but not exceptional reliability standing for this generation.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-40 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 640 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. 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

Tail / brake / turnTAIL/BRAKEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255/55/R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimSTANDARD 8-J; OPTIONAL 8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115475 alt 06E115562C
Engine air filter	7L0129620 alt 7L0129620A
Fuel filter	7L8919679 alt 8T0127401A
Spark plug	101905611G
Battery	000915089BF alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades	4L1955425C alt 4L1955426B
Serpentine belt	06E903137AB alt 06E903137AE
Thermostat	06E121119B alt 06E121111AL
Cabin air filter	7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.4 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in
Curb weight	5192 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 27 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Diesel

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Q7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Supercharged V6	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	280 hp	AWD
2011	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.30 sec	16.40 sec	225 hp	AWD
2011	3.0 TDI Premium Plus Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	225 hp	AWD
2009	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	225 hp	AWD
2009	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	225 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium S-Line Quattro 4.2L V8	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	350 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V8	7.50 sec	15.60 sec	350 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V8	7.80 sec	15.80 sec	350 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 5W-40 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	15.8
Engine Coolant	Audi coolant G13 TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	13.0
Engine Oil	5W-40 · 5W-30 · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	1st step:
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	1st step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	22.88-38.88 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	87
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	44-87 psi
Engine Compression	PSI @ RPM 159 - 203 /-Max variation 44 psi

Brakes

Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1LF; Front: 1LT; Front: 1LN; Rear: 1KF
Maximum Drum Diameter	Front: NA; Rear: 8.307

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 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	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	52.0 ft. lbs	52 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

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 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
At 35,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
At 55,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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.

Within the 2007–2015 arc, the 2015 Audi Q7 recorded 44 complaints and 2 recalls, matching 2014 exactly while sitting far below the 95-complaint outlier seen in 2007; recalls also held at their lowest level since 2007 after averaging 3–4 annually from 2008 through 2013. TSBs declined from a generational peak of 1,223 in 2013 to 884 in 2015, continuing a two-year downward trajectory. The model year’s leading complaint areas were Engine with 7 reports and Service Brakes with 4, accompanied by 1 crash complaint and 0 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Against the post-2015 record, which shows a dramatic spike to 316 complaints and 7 recalls in 2017, 2015 sits at a stable, low-activity endpoint of its generation. With federal complaints and recalls flat at generational lows and no investigations on file, 2015 is a solid year to buy within this range.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

884

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14’15’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine7

Service Brakes4

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3

Structure3

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Power Train3

Unknown Or Other3

Visibility/Wiper2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V298000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 03/05/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs…

23V086000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 15/02/2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As… Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 884 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2028902_5	2026-06-23	Power Train	This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears 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 94R battery Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 06D115475 Engine air filter 7L0129620 Fuel filter 7L8919679 Spark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Q7 take?

7.2 qt of 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40 meeting Audi specification 502 00 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Q7 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Q7 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.