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2023 Audi S5 Sportback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S5 Sportback.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Audi S5 Sportback is equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission, reflecting its performance‑oriented drivetrain. Its EPA fuel‑economy rating is 21 city, 30 highway, and 24 combined miles per gallon. Reliability records show only three owner complaints to date, with the most recent model year (2021) logging a single complaint after a peak of 26 in 2018, indicating a clear improvement in dependability.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

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 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.

High beam bulbW/OOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115441G alt 06M198405F
Engine air filter8W0133843
Spark plug06M905606F
Battery000915089BF 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 / combined21 / 30 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

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) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
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 2023 Audi S5 Sportback sits at the lower end of the complaint trend for its generation, with only one complaint in the recorded year, compared to 26 in 2018, 6 in 2019, 25 in 2020, and 1 in 2021. Recall activity remains fairly steady, ranging from three recalls in 2018 to five in 2021, with 2023’s number not provided but implied to be no higher than the preceding year. Investigations are absent across all years, suggesting no major safety investigations have been filed. Top complaint areas for 2023—tires, airbags, and fuel/propulsion—each tally one, and there is a single crash complaint and no fire complaints, indicating a clean safety record. In the context of the overall trend, 2023 represents a stable, low‑complaint year, making it a favorable purchase compared to the higher‑complaint years of 2018 and 2020. Therefore, 2023 is a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
824
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’18’19’20’21

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Tires1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V251000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 03/04/2024

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron… Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 824 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Engine oil filter 06M115441GEngine air filter 8W0133843Spark plug 06M905606FBattery 000915089BF

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 S5 Sportback have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the S5 Sportback get?

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