2016 Audi A7 Technical Service Bulletins

966 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Audi A7. 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.

• 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.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171805Feb 12, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the customer has problems filling the fuel tank and DTC P045100, P044100, P202500, and/or P045300 is present.
• 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.
• 10171336Feb 6, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for a rumbling/creaking noises from the front of the vehicle.
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170631Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170246Jan 8, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update that addresses the navigation system freezing at 77% initialization.
• 10169759Dec 20, 2019Equipment. Navigation initialization stuck at 77%.
• 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.
• 10169523Dec 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the customer has problems filling the fuel tank and DTC P045100, P044100, P202500, and/or P045300 is present.
• 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.
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10168607Nov 15, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the customer has problems filling the fuel tank and DTC P045100, P044100, P202500, and/or P045300 is present.
• 10168724Nov 13, 2019Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for an issue that causes the night vision system to not function.
• 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
• 10168775Nov 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for an intermittent error message for traffic sign recognitions or the active lane assist, DTC B2F0400.
• 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
• 10216655Nov 7, 2019Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 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.
• 10167146Oct 30, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains software update information for when retrieving the stored myAudi destinations, the myAudi PIN is not saved.
• 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.
• 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
• 10165813Oct 9, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
• 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.
• 10165537Sep 30, 2019Wheels. Wheel change mode/jacking mode - Description and usage
• 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.
• 10165519Sep 19, 2019Equipment. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the MY 2015 maintenance card. This is a push behind vehicle based on the PR code"
• 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.
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward 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.
• 10165377Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback
• 10165378Sep 5, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, 2015-2016 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Sportback
• 10165361Sep 5, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs P007000 and P208000.
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10164518Aug 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
• 10164236Aug 14, 2019Engine cooling. Audi is releasing a software calibration update to the Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) to improve on-board diagnostics (OBD) monitoring of vehicle emissions systems and provide other improvements to the software used by the vehicle. Additionally, to reduce soot accumulation affecting the oxygen sensor, it is necessary to replace and relocate the sensor, which requires replacement of the diesel oxidation…
• 10164234Aug 14, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163793Aug 8, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs P007000 and P208000.
• 10163788Aug 5, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. Audi is releasing a software calibration update to the Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) to improve on-board diagnostics (OBD) monitoring of vehicle emissions systems and provide other improvements to the software used by the vehicle. Additionally, to reduce soot accumulation affecting the oxygen sensor, it is necessary to replace and relocate the sensor, which requires replacement of the diesel oxidation…

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