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2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback maintenance schedule

Applies to: 2.9L TFSI twin-turbo V6, 8-speed tiptronic automatic, quattro with sport differential (USA)

Schedule type: fixed

Audi uses a fixed schedule in the US, not condition-based: a Minor service at 10,000 miles or 1 year, then every 20,000 miles or 2 years (10k, 30k, 50k...), and a Standard service at 20,000 miles or 2 years, then every 20,000 miles or 2 years (20k, 40k, 60k...). Both include an oil and filter change, and the Standard service adds a long multi-point inspection. RS 5-specific items are spark plugs every 30,000 miles or 3 years and a rear axle (quattro sport differential) oil and ATF change every 60,000 miles. The schedule lists no separate automatic transmission fluid change for the RS 5 (the S tronic fluid items apply to other models). Summarized in our own words from the sources listed. Always follow the owner's manual or your dealer for your specific vehicle (VIN, engine, and options).

Checked against the official document for model year 2019; other years in this range are assumed to follow it. Confirm in your owner's manual.

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10,000 miles / 12 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    First at 10,000 miles or 1 year, then every 10,000 miles, alternating Minor and Standard services.

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop

20,000 miles / 24 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

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30,000 miles / 36 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first (RS 5).

    Parts: spark plugs

40,000 miles / 48 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

50,000 miles / 60 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop

60,000 miles / 72 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first (RS 5).

    Parts: spark plugs

  • Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

    Every 60,000 miles.

    Parts: engine air filter

  • Change rear axle (quattro sport differential) oil and ATF changeShop

    Every 60,000 miles; Audi lists this for the RS 5 only.

70,000 miles / 84 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop

80,000 miles / 96 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

90,000 miles / 108 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first (RS 5).

    Parts: spark plugs

100,000 miles / 120 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

110,000 miles / 132 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Minor maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop

120,000 miles / 144 months

  • Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Standard maintenance) changeDIY

    Parts: oil filter

  • Check disc brake pad thickness inspectShop
  • Standard maintenance multi-point inspection (lights, tires, suspension dust seals, leaks, underbody, sunroof drains, wipers, road test) inspectShop
  • Check 12V battery state of health with the Audi diagnostic tester inspectShop
  • Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter replaceDIY

    Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

    Parts: cabin air filter

  • Replace spark plugs replaceShop

    Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first (RS 5).

    Parts: spark plugs

  • Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

    Every 60,000 miles.

    Parts: engine air filter

  • Change rear axle (quattro sport differential) oil and ATF changeShop

    Every 60,000 miles; Audi lists this for the RS 5 only.

Every 2 years regardless of mileage

  • Change brake fluid changeShop

    Audi lists this every 2 years for all vehicles, regardless of mileage.

    Parts: brake fluid DOT 4

Sources

Always follow the owner's manual for your exact vehicle; intervals can differ by engine and market.

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