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2007 Audi RS4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 RS4.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2007 Audi RS4 is a high-performance compact executive vehicle equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and requires 8.5 quarts of engine oil with a viscosity rating of 5W-30 or 5W-40 meeting API standards, while EPA fuel economy ratings stand at 13 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined; this generation accumulated four total owner complaints with suspension issues cited as the most frequently reported concern, alongside two manufacturer recalls, placing it within a broader service history that prospective owners and researchers should factor into long-term ownership considerations given these documented reliability indicators.

Model year2008 2007

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/20/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 079103121BE. Note the factory serpentine belt is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-35R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	079103121BE alt 079198405E
Engine air filter	079133843A
Fuel filter	4F0201511E
Spark plug	101905621 alt 101905640
Battery	000915089BE
Front wiper blades	4B1955425C
Serpentine belt	079903137S discontinued
Thermostat	079121119C alt 079121115E
Cabin air filter	8E0819439

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 6-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 20 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	89 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the RS4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2007 RS 4 Quattro Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	RS 4 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8	4.20 sec	13.30 sec	420 hp	AWD
2007	RS 4 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	420 hp	AWD
2007	RS 4 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8	4.50 sec	13.10 sec	420 hp	AWD
2007	RS 4 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	420 hp	AWD
2007	RS 4 Quattro Sedan 4.2L V8	4.60 sec	13.20 sec	420 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.5 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Engine Compression	145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	55 ft-lbs / 140 ft-lbs / 147 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.315 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
At 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect)
At 35,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 35,000 mi	Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect)
At 55,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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 2007 RS4 sits between a complaint-free 2004 model year (1 recall, 35 TSBs) and a 2008 model year that saw complaints rise to 3 alongside a sharp escalation to 3 recalls and 241 TSBs. Federal data for 2007 records four total complaints — two in Suspension, one in Air Bags, and one in Electrical System — with zero crash or fire incidents reported. The complaint volume places 2007 slightly above the 2004 baseline but below the 2008 recall surge, while the TSB trajectory suggests growing service activity across the generation. The data does not specify root causes for the suspension or electrical complaints. For a buyer, 2007 appears to be a relatively quiet year in terms of federal safety actions, though the suspension complaint count warrants a focused pre-purchase inspection of that system. This is a reasonable year to buy if the suspension components check out clean.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

156

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Suspension2

Air Bags1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V032000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 11/01/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service…

18V427000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 22/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011… Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 156 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
A0023742052680_4	2023-10-04	Equipment	This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety…
DC_AudiRingsV12	2023-04-28	Equipment	Inside the Rings \| Volume 12, Spring 2023
TRMDMV_MA_Audi	2023-03-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall…
TRMDMV_CO_Audi	2023-02-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder…
DC_Rings_VOL10	2023-02-10	Air Bags	Takata recall and 3G turndown

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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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 8.5 qt Engine oil filter 079103121BE Engine air filter 079133843A Fuel filter 4F0201511E Spark plug 101905621

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 RS4 take?

8.5 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 RS4 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the RS4 get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 20 highway / 15 combined mpg.