2016 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

734 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Audi A5. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10094965May 26, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes dtc p046100.
• 10092721May 26, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes dtc p046100.
• 10092832May 25, 2016Equipment. New publication
• 10094966May 24, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10092722May 24, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10092769May 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094963May 5, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin is repair authorization for issues with fueling the vehicle.
• 10092714May 5, 2016Equipment, Fuel system, Engine. This technical service bulletin is repair authorization for issues with fueling the vehicle.
• 10093561Apr 26, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
• 10093583Apr 22, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to update the ecm software to resolve an issue that causes dtc p046100.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10093542Apr 20, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
• 10093588Apr 19, 2016Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10094053Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
• 10094114Apr 14, 2016Exterior lighting, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to receive diagnosis or authorization from the technical assistance center before repairing an issue with the side mirror turn signal.
• 10093804Apr 12, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose an issue with the satellite radio antenna and how to update the software.
• 10093582Apr 12, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10093581Apr 7, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that there is a pending service solution (pss) for mil on with dtc p046100 in vehicles with 4-cylinder engines.
• 10120665Mar 29, 2016Tires. This document contains Audi tire chain information by vehicle. Snow chains must not be used on the compact spare wheel. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used only on the front wheels if the vehicle is equipped with front wheel drive. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used on the front and rear wheels if the vehicle is equipped with…
• 10120627Mar 11, 2016Steering. Steering angle sensor cannot be programmed. The steering angle sensors cannot be calibrated and the steering end stops cannot be adapted on a vehicle with dynamic steering.
• 10120657Mar 9, 2016Engine. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. ALL PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) only. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration.
• 10120656Mar 9, 2016Engine. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. ALL PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) only. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration. This document is in…
• 10118401Mar 8, 2016Electrical system. Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster. This occurs after the engine is started, the message "TPMS" appears briefly and then turns off. There are no DTCs stored.
• 10118394Mar 7, 2016Electrical system. The message "Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level. There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
• 10118396Mar 4, 2016Engine cooling. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10118359Feb 26, 2016Electrical system. Side assist inoperative or warning about sensor vision. Audi side assist (lane change assist) does not work. A warning about sensor vision appears in the driver information system. DTCs B200000, C111504, C1114F3, or C1115F5 may be stored in the lane change assistance control module. Defective internal control unit component. Production Solution is improved hardware.
• 10120702Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-30 dated June 4, 2013. Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. License plate mounting bracket threaded inserts stripped.
• 10118345Feb 5, 2016Tires, Wheels. Tire vibration (with originally-installed 245/40 R18 93H Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires) - Repair Authorization. Customer may report feeling a vibration while driving at highway speeds. This Repair Authorization bulletin only applies to vehicles within the Adjustment coverage period (up to 12/12), has originally-installed 245/40 R18 93H Pirelli P6 Four Seasons tires, tires that have an "AO" marking, and has the PR…
• 10118358Feb 3, 2016Electrical system. Audi connect Gen1 and Gen2 systems: Differences and troubleshooting. The customer has a general concern related to Audi connect. Different features are included with different generations of the Audi connect system. The Audi connect Gen1 system includes all vehicles that utilize a removable plastic SIM card. The Audi connect Gen2 system includes all vehicles that utilize an embedded SIM card.
• 10118303Jan 27, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
• 10118305Jan 25, 2016Electrical system. MIL on; (DTC P046100 - Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance). MIL is on during normal driving conditions, city or highway at any speed.
• 10118304Jan 25, 2016Engine. MIL on (DTC P045600 - EVAP system leak detected NVLD (very small leak)) - Repair Authorization. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected.
• 10119815Jan 20, 2016Engine cooling. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10123658Dec 18, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for…
• 10123670Dec 11, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-04 dated September 11, 2013. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10123656Dec 10, 2015Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to neutralize the remaining gasoline or diesel fuel.
• 10123653Dec 10, 2015Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a…
• 10123650Dec 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
• 10216696Dec 8, 2015Engine cooling. Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance - The ?check engine light? might illuminate with DTC P0461 stored in the engine control module. No engine-related problems are present, and the vehicle is safe to drive.
• 10123667Dec 8, 2015Equipment. The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative. If the vehicle is a model year 2016 A6 or A7, see TSB 2042013: 91 Audi connect online destination search, Google Earth navigation view, or INRIX online traffic is not available. There is a known server issue that can only be resolved through a change to the Audi AG backend server. Audi has changed traffic providers over the years as new technologies have…
• 10123655Dec 8, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-56 dated November 19, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10123657Dec 4, 2015Steering. When the vehicle is driven between 35 mph and 75 mph, a noise can be heard in the front of the vehicle. The customer may say that the noise is coming from the steering column area, and may describe the sound as buzzing, humming, whistling, whining, grinding, howling, and/or droning. The best way to understand the complaint is to discuss it with the customer. Faulty wheel bearing(s) may cause the noise.
• 10123654Dec 2, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-53 dated October 29, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with these parts.
• 10123607Nov 25, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 14-50 dated August 28, 2014. The engine judders or runs erratically. The vehicle judders during acceleration. No event entry is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The air mass meter is suspected to be faulty. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10216695Nov 19, 2015Electrical system. Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance - The ?check engine light? might illuminate with DTC P0461 stored in the engine control module. No engine-related problems are present, and the vehicle is safe to drive.
• 10123605Nov 19, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-55 dated November 6, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM).
• 10123624Nov 17, 2015Equipment. This document contains the fluid capacity chart.
• 10123614Nov 11, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-46 dated July 10, 2012. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology. The
• 10123669Nov 9, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-17 dated September 29, 2015. While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth navigation view. The following message appears in the MMI: ?This service is currently unavailable. Please try again later.? The customer may also see an error message in the myAudi portal indicating that one or multiple…
• 10216694Nov 6, 2015Electrical system. Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance - The ?check engine light? might illuminate with DTC P0461 stored in the engine control module. No engine-related problems are present, and the vehicle is safe to drive.

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