2012 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,285 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10153120Nov 30, 2018Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10153125Nov 21, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a rattle or knocking noise is head when driving over bumps and the vehicle has 75mm hydro-bushings.
• 10153151Nov 13, 2018Engine. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement.
• 10149109Sep 11, 2018Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "AIR system -- action required" message.
• 10150762Aug 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles.
• 10145675Jul 20, 2018Air bags. Takata-Updated Part Return-VW Dealer USA 07-2018
• 10145638Jul 12, 2018Engine, Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10192860Jun 18, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. For Audi 3.0 L TDI Generation 2.1 SUV vehicles repaired by the emissions modification recall, the following warranty extension is applicable. ?Extended Emissions Warranty? Limited Warranty Extension The Limited Warranty Extension is applicable to 3.0L TDI vehicles Generation 2.1 SUV with engine code CNRB.
• 10144647Jun 12, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.
• 10144650Jun 11, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.
• 10144994May 4, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for removing the HD radio feature if requested by the customer.
• 10144608May 4, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for removing the HD radio feature if requested by the customer.
• 10138322Mar 16, 2018Visibility (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.
• 10138351Mar 4, 2018Air bags. AUDI Takata Airbag Collection Time Extended
• 10133334Feb 15, 2018Air bags. Email-Audi Takata Airbag Inflator Collection Update
• 10133320Feb 1, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the vehicle will not start and DTC P068A00 is stored.
• 10133275Dec 21, 2017Air bags. We are approaching the changeover period where certain, current (interim remedy) airbag inflators (listed below) will be replaced by final remedy parts. Over the coming weeks, you will see a decrease in the supply and allocations of these interim remedy inflators. Dealers scheduling repairs under this recall should take this into consideration and only schedule customer appointments according to available internal…
• 10133261Dec 12, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains why an error message appears when using the AMI.
• 10133264Dec 6, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote.
• 10133405Nov 6, 2017Air bags. Takata Parts request update.
• 10153093Sep 21, 2017Equipment, Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153105Sep 7, 2017Tires, Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127910Aug 18, 2017Electrical system, Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10127908Aug 17, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10127907Aug 16, 2017Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10127905Aug 4, 2017Equipment, Exterior lighting. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10127848Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10127828Jul 19, 2017Suspension, Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10127819Jul 19, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10127799Jul 14, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains procedure information for DTC 00468 with error messages on the radio display.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10127823Jul 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 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.
• 10127749Jun 19, 2017Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10127745Jun 19, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10128339May 25, 2017Steering. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
• 10133511May 24, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 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.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10128351May 9, 2017Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10128373May 5, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer concern.
• 10128354May 5, 2017Air bags. 69N1, 69N2 - Campaign Parts Bulletin - Today, May 5th is the final standard weekly allocation of Takata airbag inflators. After this date, Takata allocations will be based on the previous week?s paid claim volume. It is CRITICAL that claims are submitted in a timely fashion in order to receive an appropriate volume of additional parts to support demand.
• 10128374May 1, 2017Equipment. 69N1, 69N2 and 69O2 - Campaign Tip -Takata part return label information
• 10128293Apr 17, 2017Suspension, Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

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