2011 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,203 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Audi Q5. 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.

• 10216628Sep 10, 2014Engine cooling. Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
• 10124823Sep 10, 2014Equipment. Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning. All systems on Audi vehicles are engineered to work together using the factory calibrations, which have been extensively tested and validated before the vehicle is released for sale. The Audi warranty coverage is based on the results of developing the vehicle under the factory calibration.
• 10243761Sep 8, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216654Sep 2, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level (when measured with special tool T40178). ? There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
• 10124817Sep 2, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-51 dated August 18, 2014. The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level (when measured with special tool T40178). There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
• 10065956Sep 2, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212655Aug 28, 2014Engine cooling. 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.
• 10210603Aug 28, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10133234Aug 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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.
• 10216627Aug 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction. The ODIS tester can identify the state of the restriction, and will request that the system is cleaned in order to prevent the MIL from illuminating.
• 10216626Aug 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10065441Aug 19, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216653Aug 18, 2014Engine cooling. The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level (when measured with special tool T40178). ? There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
• 10065955Aug 18, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216652Aug 15, 2014Engine 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.
• 10216624Aug 13, 2014Brakes. One or more fuel injectors may be stuck open, allowing fuel to enter the combustion chamber when the engine is hot. Drop in fuel pressure may cause delayed restart of the engine (?long crank?) and/or rough idle after startup.
• 10065439Aug 13, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250955Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Brake pad wear warning - pads not at minimum
• 10066308Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226501Aug 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111)
• 10122524Jul 31, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10228298Jul 30, 2014Engine cooling. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10221950Jul 30, 2014Equipment. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10122568Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-87 dated June 19, 2013. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10122523Jul 30, 2014Electrical system. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated. This DTC is normal. It indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ECU by SVM.
• 10066402Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231144Jul 28, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231126Jul 28, 2014Electrical system. i-wire new wiring diagram application
• 10122528Jul 28, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-71 dated March 13, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the engine control module.The oil pressure switch is defective.
• 10065437Jul 28, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226424Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Sunglass holder will not close
• 10122571Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-61 dated May 28, 2013. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10250977Jul 21, 2014Brakes. Q5 squealing from front brakes, 2.0T, & 3.2L, & Hybrid (PR-1LA)
• 10122548Jul 21, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-74 dated March 12, 2014. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10066304Jul 21, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122555Jul 18, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-97 dated October 29, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
• 10216620Jul 17, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor -G247- concern.
• 10122526Jul 17, 2014Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 11-32 dated October 26, 2011. The MIL is on. DTCs may be stored in the ECM. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor -G247- concern.
• 10228297Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10221949Jul 15, 2014Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10122522Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10250966Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
• 10231125Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Pending service solutions and bulletins
• 10128242Jul 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes, Air bags. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations.
• 10250964Jul 10, 2014Steering. Steering feels stiff when turning
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10226423Jul 10, 2014Lane departure. Audi side assist false warning - warning light on with no object to the side of vehicle
• 10122570Jul 10, 2014Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-36 dated June 8, 2012. False warning from lane change assistant (Audi side assist). The warning light in the side mirror(s) illuminate when nothing is in the monitored areas to the sides of the vehicle. No relevant DTC(s) are stored in the lane change assistance control module, J769 (address word 3C). Software issue.
• 10122563Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing noises.
• 10122553Jul 10, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-56 dated December 13, 2013. The customer states that the steering feels stiff during turning. The condition occurs when the vehicle is stationary. The steering shaft needs to be updated.

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