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2023 Audi RS Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 RS Q8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi RS Q8, a model built on Audi’s dedicated platform, features an automatic eight‑speed transmission paired with its powertrain. Its EPA‑rated fuel economy is 13 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined. Reliability data shows only two owner complaints recorded, both categorized as “Unknown Or Other”, and a single recall, underscoring a limited complaint history. The complaint timeline from 2020 to 2026 peaks at two complaints in 2021, with the lowest also at two, indicating a consistently low issue frequency for this model year.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy13/20/16 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 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115331A alt 06M115441G
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug0P2905601A
Battery000915089BC
Front wiper blades4M8998002
Thermostat0P2121115E alt WHT008508
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 / 20 / 16 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.

3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2023 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.50 sec11.90 sec591 hpAWD
2021SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.40 sec11.80 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
2020SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.20 sec11.60 sec591 hpAWD

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.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · 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 2023 Audi RS Q8 sits at the apex of a low‑complaint, low‑recall trajectory that began with a single recall in 2020 and peaked with seven recalls in 2021 before dropping to three in 2024 and only one in 2026. Across the five‑year span, the vehicle has recorded zero complaints each year except for a single “Unknown Or Other” and a “Service Brakes, Exterior Lighting” complaint in 2023, and no crash or fire complaints at all. The decline in recalls after 2021 suggests that earlier issues were addressed, and the absence of investigations throughout the period reinforces this trend. Given that 2023 is the year with the fewest complaints and a minimal recall count relative to its predecessors, it represents a stable and reliable entry point in the RS Q8 generation. Therefore, 2023 is a strong candidate for purchase, offering the benefit of recent improvements without the burden of significant safety concerns.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
691
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 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
’20’21’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes,Exterior Lighting1

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 691 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2027368_72025-07-31Electrical SystemThis TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle…
TSB_2068380_72025-07-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there is an instrument cluster fault, or a black…
TSB_2070020_62025-07-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the Audi virtual cockpit display has…
TSB_2075217_32025-07-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the display of guages is faulty in Audi virtual…
TSB_2078826_12025-07-31Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaton when the turn signal light does not work.

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Engine oil filter 06M115331AEngine air filter 4M0133843GSpark plug 0P2905601ABattery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 RS Q8 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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 / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.