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2025 Audi RS Q8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 RS Q8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Audi RS Q8, built on Audi’s flagship SUV platform and powered by the high‑output engine that defines the RS line, is paired with the S8‑type automatic transmission and achieves EPA ratings of 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined. Its modest total of three owner complaints—centered on the engine—and two recalls place it squarely within the relatively quiet reliability window that spans 2020‑2026, where 2021 recorded both the highest and lowest complaint counts at two. This pattern suggests that, despite the engine‑focused feedback, the model year maintains a consistency that researchers can view as a stable point in the RS Q8’s evolving durability record.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy14/20/16 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 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 / combined14 / 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.

3.1–3.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.10 sec — 2025 Performance
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Performance 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.10 sec11.50 sec631 hpAWD
2025Performance 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.30 sec11.60 sec631 hpAWD
2023SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.50 sec11.90 sec591 hpAWD
2021SUV 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec3.40 sec11.80 sec591 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 (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (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) · 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 2025 Audi RS Q8 arrives late in the generation’s lifecycle, well past the 2021 peak of 7 recalls and 1,183 TSBs, and shows a clear downward trend in both metrics. With only 2 recalls and 509 TSBs, it continues the steady improvement seen in 2024 (3 recalls, 746 TSBs) and precedes the even quieter 2026 model year (1 recall, 142 TSBs). Complaints remain negligible across all years, and the 2025 model records just 1 crash-related complaint and no fire incidents, with the top complaint areas each registering only a single report. The data does not specify root causes for these isolated issues, but the overall pattern indicates that Audi refined the RS Q8 significantly after the early 2021 spike. This year represents a mature, low-risk point in the generation—a very good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
522
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 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 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V777000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 12/11/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the… Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's…

25V900000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 19/12/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as… Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 522 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2079747_22026-06-30StructureThis bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door…
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2079922_22026-06-24Electrical SystemThis repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance…
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.

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 2025 RS Q8 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the RS Q8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.