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2022 Audi S4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 S4.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi S4 arrives with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and EPA fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Within the context of the model’s documented history from 1990 to 2021—a period spanning complaint volumes from a single entry (1995) to a peak of 148 (2000)—this model year registers just one owner complaint targeting the Electrical System and one recall. That volume ties it with the 1995 model for the lowest in the dataset, positioning the 2022 S4 at the most favorable extreme of its generational reliability spectrum.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/30/24 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-J0H: 47, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J2D, PR-0K0, 0K2, 0K4: 48; EFB: PR-J0K: 49, PR-J4E: 94R; NS Battery Type: PR-J0Z: 95R, PR-J1U: 49, PR-J0B: 49 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J1N: 75.0, J0P: 105.0, J2D, 0K0, 0K2 & 0K4: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0K: 93.0, J4E: 79.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0, J1U: 95.0, J0B: 92.0 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 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-J0H: 47, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J2D, PR-0K0, 0K2, 0K4: 48; EFB: PR-J0K: 49, PR-J4E: 94R; NS Battery Type: PR-J0Z: 95R, PR-J1U: 49, PR-J0B: 49 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0H: 58.0, J1N: 75.0, J0P: 105.0, J2D, 0K0, 0K2 & 0K4: 68.0; O.E. AmpHrs for Enhanced Flooded Batteries: J0K: 93.0, J4E: 79.0; NS Batteries: J0Z: 110.0, J1U: 95.0, J0B: 92.0 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/40R18/XL 97HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter	8W0133843
Spark plug	06M905606F
Battery	000915089BD
Front wiper blades	8W1998002
Thermostat	06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187.8 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	3854 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 30 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 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 S4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.2–4.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.20 sec — 2020 Prestige Quattro Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	349 hp	AWD
2020	Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6	4.20 sec	12.80 sec	349 hp	AWD
2020	Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6	4.20 sec	12.80 sec	349 hp	AWD
2024	Prestige Quattro Sedan 3.0L Turbo V6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	349 hp	AWD
2018	Prestige Quattro Sedan (S Sport) 3.0L Turbo V6	4.20 sec	12.80 sec	354 hp	AWD
2018	Premium Plus Quattro Sedan (S Sport) 3.0L Turbo V6	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	354 hp	AWD

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. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Audi
Spark Plug Torque	17.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.12-1.18 lbs
Oil Capacity	3.50-4.10 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 1LA
ABS Sensor Torque	6.4
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1LA; Rear: 1KD

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 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (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 2022 Audi S4 is not represented in the year-by-year federal record, which ends at 2021, but the target-year metadata shows just 1 complaint (Electrical System) with zero crash or fire complaints — an extremely thin record. Looking at the current generation's arc, complaints have been low but volatile (7 in 2018, 2 in 2019, 16 in 2020, 2 in 2021), while recalls have been climbing steadily (1, then 3, then 4 in 2021) and TSBs have grown continuously from 765 to 927, suggesting Audi has been actively patching issues through service bulletins rather than waiting for complaints to accumulate. The 2022 model year sits just beyond this upward recall trend, and its near-zero complaint volume is encouraging, though the rising recall count in 2021 is a caution flag that some underlying issues may not yet be fully resolved. The data does not specify root causes for any of these items. On balance, the minimal complaint volume and absence of crash or fire reports make 2022 a relatively safe bet, but buyers should verify that all outstanding recalls — particularly those from 2021 — have been completed on any specific unit before purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

826

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

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

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System1

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 826 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2076404_8	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB…
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2065960_6	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is…

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 S4. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group T battery Engine oil filter 06M115441G Engine air filter 8W0133843 Spark plug 06M905606F Battery 000915089BD

Reference guides

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

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 S4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S4 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined mpg.