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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 Audi Q5 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.3 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Audi 06J115403Q, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2013 Audi Q5 Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Audi 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Audi — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls5 17V001000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
17V002000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
17V298000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
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Technical Service Bulletins1451 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ENGINE POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL EXTERIOR LIGHTING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VISIBILITY AIR BAGS POWER TRAIN WHEELS EQUIPMENT SEATS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) LANE DEPARTURE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SERVICE BRAKES STRUCTURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER BACK OVER PREVENTION PARKING BRAKE STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:FRONT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH STEERING:COLUMN SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER SEAT BELTS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VISIBILITY/WIPER
TSB-46-12-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2012-11-20
AUDI: WHEN DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN, THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) ACTIVATES AND THE ENGINE AND IGNITION SHUTS OFF. MODELS 2013 A6, A7, A8, Q5. *PE
TSB-87-12-34 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS 2012-11-09
AUDI: THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN BODY AND SEALING SURFACE OF DRAIN HOSE THAT ALLOWS CONDENSATION FROM EVAPORATOR TO ENTER FRONT FOOT WELL AREA DUE FAULTY AND INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF CONDENSATION DRAIN HOSE. MODELS 2008-2013 A4, A5, A5 CABRIOLET, Q5. *PE
TSB-00-13-44 ENGINE 2013-01-17
AUDI: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE START STOP FEATURES THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS, DOOR OPEN, BRAKE PEDAL NOT PRESSED, WILL TURN OFF ENGINE AND IGNITION. MODEL 2013 A6, A7, A8, Q5. *PE
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