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2022 Audi SQ7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 SQ7.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Audi SQ7 features an S8 automatic transmission and delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 15/21/17 mpg. This model year is associated with three recalls and three total owner complaints, with the engine identified as the top complaint area. In the context of the 2020-2026 model history, the 2022 version sits between the 2021 peak of six complaints and the 2024 low of one complaint.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 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-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06M115331A. 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-J0B: 49, PR-J0P: 95R, PR-J1N: 94R, PR-J2D: 48 · O.E. AmpHrs for AGM VRLA Batteries: J0B: 92.0, J0P: 105.0, J1N: 75.0, J2D: 68.0 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/40R21/XL 109HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115331A alt 06M115441G
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug0P2905601
Battery000915089BE
Front wiper blades4M1998002
Thermostat0P2121115E alt 06M121688
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.2 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight5280 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the SQ7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.5–3.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.50 sec — 2020 Prestige
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Prestige 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.50 sec12.00 sec500 hpAWD
2020Premium Plus 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.60 sec12.10 sec500 hpAWD
2025Prestige Quattro (Black Optic Plus, S Sport) 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.80 sec12.40 sec500 hpAWD
2025Prestige Quattro (Black Optic Plus, S Sport) 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.80 sec12.40 sec500 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity45 & 55 TFSI
Oil Capacity45 & 55 TFSI

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; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire Repair Kit Sealant (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
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.

The 2022 model year does not appear in the provided year-by-year federal record, which jumps from 2021 to 2024, making direct year-specific comparison impossible. However, examining the surrounding years reveals a clear trend: 2021 experienced a significant spike with 6 complaints and 6 recalls, while subsequent years showed marked improvement—2024 had only 1 complaint and 2 recalls, 2025 saw 2 complaints with 2 recalls, and 2026 dropped to 0 complaints. This suggests that whatever issues plagued the 2021 model year were substantially addressed in later production cycles. For the 2022 specifically, the limited complaint data shows isolated incidents across Engine, Electrical System, and Steering/Exterior Lighting categories, with zero crash or fire complaints recorded. The absence of 2022 in the longitudinal data is itself notable—it may indicate lower volume or less federal tracking, but the broader generation trend suggests post-2021 improvements carried forward. Given the trajectory toward fewer complaints and recalls after 2021, and the minimal 2022-specific complaint activity, the 2022 SQ7 appears to fall in a transitional period following the generation's peak issues, making it a reasonably sound purchase provided a thorough pre-purchase inspection verifies the specific vehicle's maintenance history.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
994
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

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 994 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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Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 SQ7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SQ7 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.