2020 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,082 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10174949May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10174368Apr 24, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains information regarding the replacement of PODs components.
• 10174378Apr 20, 2020Electrical system. Audi connect Section: Moved to end of document. Post-Road Test Section: ADDED Steps: - Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button LED will remain off - It may take up to 20 minutes for the emergency call system to activate (LED turns green) after flight/transport mode deactivation - The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated…
• 10174365Apr 20, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
• 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10173847Apr 3, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF0.
• 10172996Mar 30, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for noises when in reverse or vibrations/humming/droning or rubbing whrn fully turning the wheel.
• 10172956Mar 25, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P201500 which may or may not have a MIL on.
• 10172967Mar 24, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for oil leaking from the vehicle without a DTC.
• 10172922Mar 24, 2020Equipment. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified
• 10172907Mar 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information regarding when the message 'Vehicle lights: malfunction' appears with DTC 03280, 01800, or B126AF0.
• 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.
• 10172546Mar 10, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and order the superseded part number going forward
• 10172534Mar 10, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8
• 10171974Feb 26, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. ADDED: A6 all models, A7 all models
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171812Feb 12, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the rear window defog button will light up and then turn off.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171762Feb 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 OIL CAPACITY CHART: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 CHANGED: Castrol Oil to 'Audi High Performance Genuine Engine Oil'
• 10171351Feb 6, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for a full factory reset when Audi connect services are not functioning properly.
• 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.
• 10171069Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Items section: ADDED to Connected box battery '(for Audi Connected Services)'
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170798Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. Added A8 e & Q5 e to titles & index
• 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.
• 10170628Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for the Launch Process.
• 10170624Jan 13, 2020Equipment. Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index
• 10170253Jan 6, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: S7, Q7 45 TFSI, RS Q8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: RS Q8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: RS Q8 Spark plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI OIL CAPACITY CHART: REMOVED: Q3…
• 10170625Jan 3, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for rest of models
• 10169738Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10169691Dec 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10169804Dec 19, 2019Electrical system. "Vehicle Preparation Section: ADDED additional steps to Perform TSB 2058096/1 "91 Audi connect has no function, SOS LED is off, and SOS warning message in FPK"": - Perform MMI Menu Reset: 5F-Information Electronics >> Guided Functions >> Basic Settings >> Reset MMI Menu Settings - Deactivate privacy mode: Main Menu >> Privacy >> Activate Privacy Settings (Turn off) - Turn Vehicle Off and allow Bus Sleep Cycle "
• 10169547Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for the Launch Process.
• 10169526Dec 19, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for a full factory reset when Audi connect services are not functioning properly.
• 10169520Dec 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Vehicle Preparation Section: ADDED: "Perform TSB 2058096/1 '91 Audi connect has no function, SOS LED is off, and SOS warning message in'"
• 10169524Dec 17, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10169115Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there is no diagnostics communication with the ConBox.
• 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, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10169112Dec 4, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there is no diagnostics communication with the ConBox.
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10169094Dec 4, 2019Equipment. Updated Phone Box Form
• 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

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