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2022 Audi RS Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 RS Q8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi RS Q8 is a high‑performance luxury SUV that delivers its power through an automatic S8 transmission, yielding EPA ratings of 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined. With only four total owner complaints recorded for the model year—including a single recall event—the vehicle sits comfortably within a period of relatively low owner concern, matching its 2021 peak of two complaints per year. This modest complaint profile underscores the RS Q8’s place in a generally reliable segment of Audi’s portfolio for the 2020‑2026 span.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy13/19/15 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 06M115331A. 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 sizeBase & Equipped with Ceramic Brake Package: 295/40ZR22/XL (112Y); Equipped with Black Optic Package: 295/35ZR23/XL (108Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rimBase & Equipped with Ceramic Brake Package: Standard: 10, Optional: 10.5; Equipped with Black Optic Package: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115331A alt 06M115441G
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug0P2905601A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4M8998002
Thermostat0P2121115E alt 06M121688
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight5269 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined13 / 19 / 15 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 RS Q8 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.1–3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.10 sec — 2025 Performance
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.40 sec11.80 sec591 hpAWD
2023SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.50 sec11.90 sec591 hpAWD
2020SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.20 sec11.60 sec591 hpAWD
2025Performance 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.10 sec11.50 sec631 hpAWD
2025Performance 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.30 sec11.60 sec631 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsTighten all fasteners evenly. 6.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant CapacityModels Equipped with 1 Evaporator
Oil CapacityModels Equipped with 1 Evaporator

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS, Rear: Use new bolts. 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 145.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5

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 30,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

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) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 year follows the generation’s reliability peak in 2021, which registered seven recalls and 1,183 technical service bulletins before federal data shows a steady decline to three recalls and 746 bulletins by 2024. For the target year specifically, records document zero crash or fire complaints alongside only four discrete complaints spanning electrical, tire, and unspecified systems, indicating minimal safety-critical exposure. Situated between the 2021 correction spike and the subsequent downward trajectory that continues through 2026, the 2022 variant appears to capture the benefits of intensive factory adjustments without the concentrated defect exposure of its predecessor. Given its sparse complaint footprint and position after the peak correction volume, the 2022 RS Q8 represents a favorable acquisition point within the generation’s lifecycle.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1055
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Tires1
Electrical System,Engine1

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 1055 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2076404_82026-06-29Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific RS Q8. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 RS Q8 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RS Q8 get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.