2020 Audi Q5 Maintenance Schedule
Here are the 2020 Audi Q5's service intervals, drawn from the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule — the key services, when each is due, and what each one does. Add your Audi Q5to your free BoxKitz garage to track exactly what's due based on your mileage and build a parts kit with price comparisons.
Service intervals
Intervals shown for the 2.0T TFSI.
| Service | Every (km / mi) | Or every |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & Filter Change | 16,000 km / 10,000 miFirst service at ~8,000 km / 5,000 mi, then every 16,000 km / 10,000 mi or 12 months. Use VW/Audi 508.00-approved oil. | 12 months |
| Tire Rotation | 16,000 km / 10,000 mi | — |
| Engine Air Filter | 64,000 km / 40,000 mi | — |
| Cabin Air Filter | 32,000 km / 20,000 mi | 24 months |
| Spark Plugs | 64,000 km / 40,000 miAudi specifies every 40,000 mi or 6 years for the 2.0T TFSI. | 72 months |
| Transmission Fluid | —S tronic dual-clutch: fluid & filter around 64,000 km / 40,000 mi. Tiptronic automatic: much longer. | — |
| Engine Coolant (G13) | —Audi G13 (pink) long-life coolant — check the level; treated as fill-for-life. Never mix coolant types. | — |
| Brake Fluid | —Every 2 years regardless of mileage. | 24 months |
Source: Audi Maintenance Schedule (normal service). Intervals are for normal service; severe-service driving shortens many of them.
Estimated annual maintenance cost
Here's roughly what it costs to keep a 2020 Audi Q5 on its scheduled maintenance — doing it yourself versus paying a shop. Drag the slider to match how much you drive.
20,000 km (~12,500 mi) / year
Do it yourself
$85–$185
parts & fluids / year
At a shop
$275–$535
parts & labor / year
You save
~$90–$450
per year, DIY
See the breakdown
| Oil & Filter Change | 1.3×/yr | $50–$95/yr |
| Spark Plugs | every 3 yrs | $15–$40/yr |
| Cabin Air Filter | every 2 yrs | $10–$20/yr |
| Brake Fluid | every 2 yrs | $10–$20/yr |
| Engine Air Filter | every 3 yrs | $5–$10/yr |
| Tire Rotation | 1.3×/yr | $0–$0/yr |
Rough estimates in CAD for scheduled-maintenance parts and fluids, based on typical prices — not live retailer quotes, and your costs will vary. Wear/replacement items (brakes, tires, battery) and diagnostics aren't included.
Fluids & capacities
Capacities are "with filter" and vary by engine — check your Audi Q5's engine option below.
| Engine oil | 0W-20 full synthetic (VW 508.00) — 5.5 qt (5.2 L) |
| Engine coolant | VW G13 (pink) long-life coolantG13 only — never mix coolant types. |
| Spark plugs | Iridium, ~40,000 mi / 6-year service life |
| Transmission fluid | S tronic dual-clutch / Tiptronic ATF |
| Differential (quattro) | Haldex / 75W-90 (AWD) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
Confirm the grade and capacity against your owner's manual before servicing — figures can differ by trim, drivetrain and market.
What each service does
Oil & Filter Change
Audi's TFSI engines run a 16,000 km / 10,000 mi or 12-month interval on approved long-life synthetic oil.
Tire Rotation
Rotating tires evens out tread wear for longer life.
Engine Air Filter
A clean air filter protects the turbocharged engine; replaced around 64,000 km / 40,000 mi.
Cabin Air Filter
Filters dust and pollen from the cabin air, about every 2 years.
Spark Plugs
Audi's TFSI plugs are due around 64,000 km / 40,000 mi or 6 years.
Transmission Fluid
The service depends on the gearbox — an S tronic dual-clutch wants periodic fluid changes; the Tiptronic automatic is far less frequent.
Engine Coolant (G13)
Audi's G13 long-life coolant is designed to last; keep it topped up with G13 only.
Brake Fluid
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time; Audi replaces it on a 2-year clock.
These intervals are drawn from the 2020 Audi Q5's manufacturer maintenance schedule for normal service. Your vehicle's owner's manual remains the final authority, especially for "severe service" conditions like towing, short trips or dusty roads. BoxKitz links you straight to the manufacturer's manual and live recall data once you add the vehicle.
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