2016 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

856 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10231011Jan 24, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.
• 10231016Jan 23, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
• 10230976Jan 20, 2023Vehicle speed control. This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
• 10231069Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10231061Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230646Jan 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
• 10231029Jan 12, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230790Jan 9, 2023Equipment. This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).
• 10230850Jan 5, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230640Jan 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
• 10228815Dec 22, 2022Electrical system. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
• 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10227012Nov 4, 2022Equipment. This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.
• 10226246Nov 2, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
• 10225513Oct 6, 2022Equipment. TDI Reminder message
• 10222287Sep 28, 2022Equipment. Dealer Communication: IMPORTANT: Evaluate TDI Vehicles for Repurchase Prior to Repairs
• 10218600Aug 19, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10217895Aug 11, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10216490Jul 19, 2022Equipment, Steering. This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
• 10215793Jul 16, 2022Equipment, Air bags. Special Parts Collection - Head Curtain Airbag - GFF labor operation updated in the claiming instructions
• 10216047Jul 14, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10216044Jul 5, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
• 10215791Jul 1, 2022Air bags, Equipment. Special Parts Collection - Head Curtain Airbag
• 10214851Jun 30, 2022Air bags. Special Parts Collection - Head Curtain Airbag
• 10214458Jun 15, 2022Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10214737Jun 9, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10214475Jun 3, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10212144May 23, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.
• 10211721May 10, 2022Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10211898May 6, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
• 10210526Apr 16, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
• 10210527Apr 14, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10210525Apr 14, 2022Wheels. This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
• 10210524Apr 14, 2022Equipment. This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.
• 10210254Apr 7, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10210248Apr 7, 2022Body and structure. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
• 10209454Mar 29, 2022Equipment. Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
• 10209453Mar 29, 2022Suspension. This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
• 10209266Mar 16, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10209245Mar 16, 2022Suspension. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
• 10209242Mar 15, 2022Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10209107Mar 9, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10208894Mar 3, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10208458Feb 22, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10208268Feb 15, 2022Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10208209Feb 10, 2022Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
• 10207833Feb 7, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10207210Jan 31, 2022Brakes. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
• 10207207Jan 31, 2022Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

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