2018 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,062 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10172899Mar 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U030000 appears and 'All Wheel Drive Malfunction Message' is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10172897Mar 17, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains instructions for recalibrating the gear sensor when the 'P' displays begin to flicker on the selector display and in the instrument cluster display.
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10172605Mar 11, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. 48 Steering wheel heater is not working, DTC B145504 is stored in the steering column control module.
• 10172546Mar 10, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and order the superseded part number going forward
• 10172594Mar 6, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171820Feb 20, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the MMI shows the message 'Read error occurred when accessing the navigation data' after initialization and reboots constantly with DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1.
• 10171817Feb 19, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the HVAC system is having issues with air flow and temperature commands with DTCs B11AF07 and B109207.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171760Feb 12, 2020Equipment. OIL CHART SECTION: CHANGED - Castrol Oil to 'Audi approved XXXX-Refer to the Parts Catalog' for all models.
• 10171350Feb 6, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10171340Feb 4, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions when there is creaking noises from the rear of the vehicle from one of the shock absorber mountings.
• 10171065Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: ADDED to Battery - Connected gateway 'for Audi Connected Services' (if applicable)
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170804Jan 23, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10170631Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10169738Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10169691Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10169524Dec 17, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10169111Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the HVAC system is having issues with air flow and temperature commands with DTCs B11AF07 and B109207. 2017-2019 A4 allroad, 2018-2019 A5 Sportback
• 10169106Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10169118Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8
• 10169113Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10169110Dec 3, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the HVAC system is having issues with air flow and temperature commands with DTCs B11AF07 and B109207. 2017-2019 A4 allroad, 2018-2019 A5 Sportback
• 10169107Dec 3, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P201500 which may or may not have a MIL on. 2018-2019 A4 allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback
• 10168770Nov 21, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions to insulate the rear parcel shelf or rear subwoofer grille with foam strips to eliminate a rattle noise.
• 10168799Nov 20, 2019Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part number going forward
• 10168776Nov 12, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains information regarding when the clock is slow or loses time.
• 10168734Nov 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10167151Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for when the MMI shows the message 'Read error occurred when accessing the navigation data' after initialization and reboots constantly.
• 10167145Oct 30, 2019Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10167119Oct 29, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10166765Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains information regarding when the clock is slow or loses time. 2018 RS5 Cabriolet
• 10166730Oct 16, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains details on conditions for replacing the water pump and/or thermostat housing. 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet, 2017-2018 S3 Cabriolet, 2018-2019 A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2013--2019 TTR
• 10166733Oct 10, 2019Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165821Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This informational bulletin contains software instructions for vehicles with MIB2 with Navigation plus.
• 10165800Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10166778Oct 1, 2019Other or unknown. Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165536Sep 30, 2019Equipment. Body components - Examples of customer misuse
• 10165969Sep 27, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
• 10165559Sep 20, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the MMI volume is not working but the steering wheel volume control is. May or may not have DTC U11B900 stored.
• 10165549Sep 18, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the fuel pump shuts off while refueling before the tank is full.
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165563Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains information regarding when the message 'Vehicle lights: malfunction' appears with DTC 03280, 01800, or B126AF0.
• 10165366Sep 17, 2019Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for when the seat belt positioner is intermittently inoperative without DTCs. RS5 Cabriolet

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