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2020 Audi Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Q8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Audi Q8, a full-size luxury SUV, is powered by a gasoline engine requiring 8.0 quarts of 0W-20 oil and paired with an automatic transmission (S8), achieving EPA fuel economy of 17 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. This model year has accumulated 26 total owner complaints—with the engine as the top complaint area—and three recalls. Within the Q8's model history spanning 2019 to 2026, where the 2019 model had 107 complaints and the 2025 model only 3, the 2020's moderate complaint count and recall activity place it as an early-generation model still working through initial reliability issues.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/21/18 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 06M115441G. 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 sizeP275/50R20, P285/45R21, P285/40R22OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4M8998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight4729 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the Q8 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2019 Prestige S-Line Quattro
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.70 sec14.10 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.70 sec14.10 sec335 hpAWD
2019Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.0 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

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

290°

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 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine 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 2020 Audi Q8 registers 26 complaints and 3 recalls, a sharp improvement over the 2019 launch year’s 107 complaints and 5 recalls, while sitting near the 2021 model’s 28 complaints yet carrying fewer than half of its 7 recalls. Across the generation’s federal record, the trend traces a steep decline from the 2019 peak through subsequent years, with complaint volumes falling to 19 by 2024 and single-digit counts by 2025, positioning the 2020 model early in that moderating arc. Owner reports for 2020 cluster in Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, and Fuel System, Gasoline, though the data does not specify root causes, and the year records zero fire complaints alongside two crash-related complaints. With markedly lower complaint volume than the introductory 2019 model and a lighter recall load than the 2021 successor, the 2020 Q8 stands out as a comparatively sound year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1283
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
2 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
’19’20’21’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure,Back Over Prevention1
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V272000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And LinesReported 13/05/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi Q8 vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact…

22V516000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 20/07/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1283 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2082147_12026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079226_52026-06-24StructureThis bulletin provides information when the sliding glass panoramic sunroof is leaking.
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…

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.

Vehicles taking 8.0 qtEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 4M0133843GSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 Q8 take?

8.0 qt of 0W-20 Long Life IV, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Q8 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q8 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.