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2023 Audi RS5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 RS5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi RS5 Sportback is offered with an automatic S8 transmission and carries an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 18/25/21 mpg. In its first year of ownership it logged six total complaints, with the electrical system and structure being the most frequently cited areas, and it was subject to two recalls. These figures place the 2023 model within the RS5 Sportback’s recent reliability profile, indicating a modest level of owner‑reported issues compared with earlier years.

Model year20252024202320222021

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 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 a variety of batteries during production. The Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. AGM VRLA Battery: PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R; Enhanced Flooded Battery: PR-J4E: 94R · PR-J0B: 92; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J0P: 105; PR-J4E: 79 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI The Manufacturer used a variety of batteries during production. The Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Battery should be carefully sized to fit vehicle. A scan tool must be used to register the new battery and reset the vehicles computer system after installation. PR Codes specify vehicles factory installed options. AGM VRLA Battery: PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R; Enhanced Flooded Battery: PR-J4E: 94R · PR-J0B: 92; PR-J1N: 75; PR-J0P: 105; PR-J4E: 79 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbW/OOEM · verified
Tire size265/35ZR19/XL (98Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843D
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089AD alt 000915089BD
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121678H
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Curb weight3990 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 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 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.

Owner complaints about the 2023 Audi RS5 Sportback top in one area — the electrical system,structure, 1 of 6 reports (17%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
600
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
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 filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Electrical System,Structure1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Steering,Power Train,Wheels1
Unknown Or Other1
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 600 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

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VIN
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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 T batteryEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 8W0133843DSpark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089AD

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 RS5 Sportback have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the RS5 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.