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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2018 Audi Q5 takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.7 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Audi 06L115562B, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 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 2018 Audi Q5 Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Audi 06L115562B) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 0W-20 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 recalls6 16V955000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
18V369000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
19V277000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.
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Technical Service Bulletins965 All categories EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL UNKNOWN OR OTHER SUSPENSION TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SERVICE BRAKES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST EXTERIOR LIGHTING POWER TRAIN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. COMMUNICATION TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SUSPENSION:FRONT ENGINE HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEELS BACK OVER PREVENTION BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING PARKING BRAKE EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL LANE DEPARTURE AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID STRUCTURE POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR VISIBILITY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY STEERING SEAT BELTS AIR BAGS FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE STRUCTURE:BODY STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION SEATS PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS VISIBILITY/WIPER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2013_06_ATU Audi EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2013-08-05
This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
AUD4927ENG UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2014-07-10
Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
44134220225637 SUSPENSION 2013-02-18
Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
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