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2020 Audi SQ8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 SQ8.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Audi SQ8 is equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission and records EPA fuel economy of 15 city, 21 highway, and 17 combined mpg. It has generated only three total owner complaints, with the engine accounting for the primary concerns and five recall actions issued. Within the 2020‑2026 complaint timeline, the 2020 model appears at the lower end of complaint frequency, reflecting a generally stable reliability record despite a modest peak of three complaints in 2021.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

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 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06M115331A alt 06M115441G
Engine air filter4M0133843G
Spark plug0P2905601
Battery000915089BE
Front wiper blades4M8998002
Thermostat0P2121115E alt 06M121688
Cabin air filter4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight5379 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.5 in

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 SQ8 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2020 Prestige Quattro
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Prestige Quattro 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.60 sec12.20 sec500 hpAWD
2021Premium Plus Quattro 4.0L Twin-Turbo V84.00 sec12.50 sec500 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs80.0 inch lbs. 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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · 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 2020 Audi SQ8 shows a clean complaint record with zero consumer complaints and only one recall, a marked improvement over the preceding model year (2021) that logged three complaints and six recalls. The subsequent years 2024–2026 continue a downward trend, each year recording fewer than two recalls and no complaints, indicating a gradual resolution of earlier issues. The 2020 model’s single recall—its root cause is not specified in the data—suggests that the most significant defect was isolated and addressed. With no crash or fire complaints in 2020, the vehicle demonstrates a strong safety profile for that year. Overall, the 2020 SQ8 represents a solid buying year, benefiting from the generation’s trend toward lower defect rates and a single, non‑fatal recall.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1247
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’20’21’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine1
Electrical System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V034000TiresReported 26/01/2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

21V111000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Reported 24/02/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A8 and 2020-2021 Audi S8 vehicles. A missing sealing pin may allow moisture to enter the engine control module connector, possibly causing a… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine control module connector for a missing sealing pin, and install it, if necessary. The connector will also be inspected…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1247 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2082147_12026-06-29Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiton when there are function issues in vehicles equipped…
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_2064983_152026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit.

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
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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.

Engine oil filter 06M115331AEngine air filter 4M0133843GSpark plug 0P2905601Battery 000915089BE

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 2020 SQ8 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the SQ8 get?

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