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.

• 10128233Mar 30, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains repair instructions for when the parking aid system does not work.
• 10128205Mar 23, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
• 10231132Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10128224Mar 9, 2017Equipment. This communication asks technicians to call TAC before performing Recall 69P1 if Warranty Key U98 is present.
• 10128271Mar 8, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
• 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.
• 10118412Feb 23, 2017Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10118410Feb 13, 2017Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10121173Feb 6, 2017Air bags. This bulletin reminds dealers that SDI Driver Frontal Airbag Inflators should not be returned to the Warranty Parts Portal.
• 10118430Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
• 10118421Feb 2, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a software update for a transmission warning light and in some cases the vehicle will not move.
• 10119386Jan 26, 2017Equipment. This bulletin provides repair instructions for setting the mixture adapation values.
• 10090989Dec 12, 2016Engine. This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
• 10091102Dec 7, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin provides software update information for the mmmi 3g or rmc for navigation data.
• 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.
• 10127998Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10127994Oct 13, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10094639Sep 26, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal noise.
• 10094595Sep 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provide instructions for when there are harsh gear shifts but there is no faults stored and you can duplicate the concern.
• 10091808Jul 27, 2016Engine. This tehcnial service bulletin provides cleaning instructions for carbon accumulation in the secondary air ports in the cylinder head.
• 10091264Jul 27, 2016Engine. This tehcnial service bulletin provides cleaning instructions for carbon accumulation in the secondary air ports in the cylinder head.
• 10091865Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal noise.
• 10091284Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal noise.
• 10093306Jun 30, 2016Suspension. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10093410Jun 28, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10093308Jun 7, 2016Tires. This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the tpms message appears briefly after the engine is started and then disappears, it does not indicate an issue with the tpms system.
• 10094966May 24, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10092722May 24, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10092662May 24, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10092769May 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094894May 4, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10093588Apr 19, 2016Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and repair issues with the intake manifold flap valve n316.
• 10093601Apr 14, 2016Engine cooling. This bulletin informs the reader to receive diagnosis or authorization from the technical assistance center before repairing an issue with the catalytic converter that causes dtc p042000
• 10128226Apr 13, 2016Air bags, Equipment. Takata - Parts alocation update
• 10120669Mar 18, 2016Steering. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly. The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead.
• 10118401Mar 8, 2016Electrical system. Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster. This occurs after the engine is started, the message "TPMS" appears briefly and then turns off. There are no DTCs stored.
• 10118350Feb 22, 2016Seats, Body and structure. Customer may report hearing squeak or rattle sounds coming from the rear seat area. The rattle sound may be caused from the pivot point of the torsion bar within the 2/3 rear seat backrest pivot assembly. The squeak noise may be coming from the rear seat armrest area, specifically from the contact surface between the armrest lock and the striker pin. Production solution improved 2/3 rear seatback frame torsion bar…
• 10118349Feb 19, 2016Seats. Customer may report hearing squeak or rattle sounds coming from the rear seat area. The rattle sound may be caused from the pivot point of the torsion bar within the 2/3 rear seat backrest pivot assembly. The squeak noise may be coming from the rear seat armrest area, specifically from the contact surface between the armrest lock and the striker pin. Improved 2/3 rear seatback frame torsion bar to pivot…
• 10123658Dec 18, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for…
• 10123670Dec 11, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-04 dated September 11, 2013. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10123656Dec 10, 2015Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to neutralize the remaining gasoline or diesel fuel.
• 10123653Dec 10, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a…
• 10123650Dec 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
• 10123667Dec 8, 2015Equipment. The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative. If the vehicle is a model year 2016 A6 or A7, see TSB 2042013: 91 Audi connect online destination search, Google Earth navigation view, or INRIX online traffic is not available. There is a known server issue that can only be resolved through a change to the Audi AG backend server. Audi has changed traffic providers over the years as new technologies have…
• 10123657Dec 4, 2015Steering. When the vehicle is driven between 35 mph and 75 mph, a noise can be heard in the front of the vehicle. The customer may say that the noise is coming from the steering column area, and may describe the sound as buzzing, humming, whistling, whining, grinding, howling, and/or droning. The best way to understand the complaint is to discuss it with the customer. Faulty wheel bearing(s) may cause the noise.
• 10216635Dec 2, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor -G247- concern.

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