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2020 Audi S5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 S5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Audi S5 Sportback pairs its five-door body style with an S8 automatic transmission and an engine requiring 7.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil, returning EPA fuel economy of 20/27/23 mpg. The vehicle’s reliability landscape is defined by 25 owner complaints predominantly targeting the electrical system, alongside four separate recalls. Situated within the 2018-2021 model complaint history, the 2020 iteration falls below the 2018 peak of 26 complaints but well above the 2021 low of a single complaint, indicating that while Audi improved upon early-generation faults, persistent electrical vulnerabilities still warrant buyer scrutiny.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI PR Codes from Manufacturer will dentote the specific type of battery used. Refer to the manufacturer for correct battery.PR Codes from Manufacturer will denote the specific type of battery used. Refer to the manufacturer for correct battery. PR J0B: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 49; PR J0H: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 47; PR J0P: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 95R; PR J1N: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 94R; PR J2D: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 48; PR J0K: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Enhanced Flooded Battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation: 49; PR J4E: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Enhanced Flooded Battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation: 94; PR J0Z: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The computer must be reset after battery installation: 95R; PR J1U: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The computer must be reset after battery installation: 49. · All values denote Amp. Hours: PR J0B: 92; PR J0H: 58; PR J0K: 93; PR J0P: 105; PR J0Z: 110; PR J1N: 75; PR J1U: 95; JR J2D: 68; 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 PR Codes from Manufacturer will dentote the specific type of battery used. Refer to the manufacturer for correct battery.PR Codes from Manufacturer will denote the specific type of battery used. Refer to the manufacturer for correct battery. PR J0B: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 49; PR J0H: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 47; PR J0P: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 95R; PR J1N: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 94R; PR J2D: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation. 48; PR J0K: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Enhanced Flooded Battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation: 49; PR J4E: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Enhanced Flooded Battery must be used. Vehicle computer must be reset after installation: 94; PR J0Z: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The computer must be reset after battery installation: 95R; PR J1U: Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. The computer must be reset after battery installation: 49. · All values denote Amp. Hours: PR J0B: 92; PR J0H: 58; PR J0K: 93; PR J0P: 105; PR J0Z: 110; PR J1N: 75; PR J1U: 95; JR J2D: 68; PR J4E: 79 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/40R18H, P245/40R18Y, P255/35R19, P265/30R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089BF
Front wiper blades8W1998002
Thermostat06M121688 alt 06M121115N
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187 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 / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity7.7 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12-1.18 lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 1LA
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0; Rear: 74.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1LA; Rear: 1KD

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Replace bolts: Step 1: 15 ft. lbs.

290°
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Hand tighten all bolts. Bolts 1-822 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 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine 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 2020 Audi S5 Sportback sits in the middle of a generation where complaints fluctuated significantly: 2018 had 26 complaints, 2019 dropped to 6, then 2020 spiked back to 25, before 2021 fell to just 1. This suggests that the 2020 model year experienced a notable uptick in owner-reported issues, with the top areas being electrical system (6) and unknown/other (6), though no crash or fire complaints were recorded. Recalls remained steady at 4 for 2020, matching 2019 and one fewer than 2021’s 5, while TSBs climbed to 945, the second-highest in the four-year span. The data does not specify root causes for the complaint spike, so it is unclear whether these were isolated or systemic. Given the sharp complaint increase from 2019 and the subsequent drop in 2021, the 2020 model appears to be a riskier choice within this generation compared to the years immediately before and after.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
945
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
25
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’18’19’20’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1

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 945 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_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…
TSB_2065960_62026-06-23Electrical SystemThis 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

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VIN
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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.

Group PR batteryVehicles taking 7.7 qtEngine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 8W0133843Spark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BD

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2020 S5 Sportback take?

7.7 qt of 0W-20 Long Life IV, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 S5 Sportback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S5 Sportback get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.