2018 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,063 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.

• 10133348Aug 18, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Suspension, Electrical system. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under…
• 10127906Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.
• 10127942Aug 9, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin is for a sporadic DTC that does not cause functional issues in the vehicle.
• 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10127811Jul 31, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions and trouble shooting for how to take the vehicle out of transport mode.
• 10127798Jul 31, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for Customer may report that the Top view camera does not load. Only the visual parking aid overlays on the right half of the screen and DTC U104C00 is logged.
• 10127797Jul 31, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to correct when only the static outlines of the park aid are displayed.
• 10127841Jul 27, 2017Electrical system. This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.
• 10127842Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Infotainment Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 10127840Jul 26, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10127836Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Audi connect Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 10127838Jul 24, 2017Brakes. This bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake clicking.
• 10127801Jul 24, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after PDI is performed, the customer states that the Audi connect services are not functioning.
• 10127837Jul 20, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10127835Jul 6, 2017Equipment. Trunk Inspection Section: Added: "Check battery clamps for proper torque Refer to Elsa Pro for specification"
• 10127753Jun 29, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10127789Jun 22, 2017Equipment. Driver Controls Section: Added "interior" to: ??Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
• 10127752Jun 22, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
• 10127794Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Added
• 10127790Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Driver Assistance section: Added: "with Stop & Go" to: Verify cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if equipped) Added: "?Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)"
• 10130229Jun 20, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10127758Jun 16, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.
• 10127734Jun 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10127751Jun 5, 2017Tires. This bulletin is for gathering data on Pirelli tires to help find a solution for flat spots during transportation.
• 10127744Jun 2, 2017Equipment. This bulletin details instructions on handling when the oil minimum message appears but the oil level is above minimum but not overfilled.
• 10127754Jun 1, 2017Air bags. This bulletin contains software update for the airbag control module. There is no functional issue with the airbag when the light is illuminated.
• 10128330May 25, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple products.
• 10128342May 24, 2017Suspension. The bulletin contains diagnosis information for noises on the front end of the vehicle. Potential rolling sounds.
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128295Apr 18, 2017Suspension. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle id driven over bumps.
• 10133510Apr 6, 2017Equipment. Technician Reference Document Overview The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information.
• 10128263Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Owner's Documents: REMOVED: "Explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
• 10128261Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
• 10128260Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
• 10128258Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Owner's Documents: REMOVED: "Explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
• 10128266Mar 8, 2017Equipment. This document contains the revised checklist for the Audi Technician Reference Document. Please see PDF change file for details.
• 10128259Mar 8, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10128257Mar 8, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10120800Feb 10, 2017Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10119787Dec 13, 2016Equipment. New document
• 10119786Dec 13, 2016Electrical system. New document
• 10119791Dec 12, 2016Equipment. New document
• 10118066Dec 6, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.

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