2018 Audi Q5Service bulletins
2018 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins
1,092 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.
- 10127778Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation Section: Added: ?"Deactivate air suspension loading mode (if equipped)*" Added:? "Set the service intervals to 10k instead of 5k during PDI or existing 2017 vehicles that are set incorrectly" (with step-by-step instructions). Trunk Inspection section: Removed: "?Verify operation of emergency release handle" Interior section: Added: "?Verify operation of rear heated seats (if equipped)"…
- 10130229Jun 20, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
- 10127785Jun 20, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts that are generation 07S and lower.
- 10127758Jun 16, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.
- 10127734Jun 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
- 10128330May 25, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple products.
- 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.
- 10128318Apr 25, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation Section: Modified the following checklist item: 12. Run and complete the function test (select ECM manufacturer Bosch) following all of the test step commands
- 10128306Apr 18, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides an explanation for the customer regarding known software issues with the MIB & MMI3G+ bluetooth security profile.
- 10128317Apr 13, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation Section: Added the following checklist item with step-by-step instuctions: Perform V544 radiator shutter motor adaption. Prerequisite: Engine off, Ignition on To activate the test plan follow the below steps: 1. Enter the ?Test Plan? tab 2. Select the ?Select Self Test? Button 3. Select ?Powertain? on the drop down menu 4. Select ?CYMC/CYRB/CYRC/CWPB/DAXB/DAXC/DAYB ? Engine (Repair Group 01;?.)?…
- 10133510Apr 6, 2017Equipment. Technician Reference Document Overview The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information.
- 10128191Mar 29, 2017Other or unknown. This repair authorization is for the launch of the Q5 to encourage dealers to supply vital technical information.
- 10128223Mar 22, 2017Equipment. This bulletin explains the details of the Audi Launch Allowance Program for the new 2018 Q5.
- 10128264Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
- 10128261Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
- 10128271Mar 8, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed and order successor part numbers going forward.
- 10128266Mar 8, 2017Equipment. This document contains the revised checklist for the Audi Technician Reference Document. Please see PDF change file for details.
- 10128265Mar 8, 2017Equipment. New document
- 10128262Mar 8, 2017Equipment. New document
- 10128253Mar 8, 2017Tires. New Document
- 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.
- 10120800Feb 10, 2017Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions
- 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
- 10119787Dec 13, 2016Equipment. New document
- 10119786Dec 13, 2016Electrical system. New document
- 10119791Dec 12, 2016Equipment. New document
- 10118066Dec 6, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
- 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.
- 10128027Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
- 10128026Oct 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
- 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
- 10093247Aug 18, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for the battery for a condition that causes no start due to low voltage.
- 10093410Jun 28, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- 10094053Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
- 10118394Mar 7, 2016Electrical system. The message "Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level. There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
- 10118358Feb 3, 2016Electrical system. Audi connect Gen1 and Gen2 systems: Differences and troubleshooting. The customer has a general concern related to Audi connect. Different features are included with different generations of the Audi connect system. The Audi connect Gen1 system includes all vehicles that utilize a removable plastic SIM card. The Audi connect Gen2 system includes all vehicles that utilize an embedded SIM card.
- 10128423Aug 26, 2015Hybrid propulsion system. To aid in diagnosing the high-voltage (HV) battery of the Audi Q5 Hybrid, Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of the Audi Q5 Hybrid Minimum Required Tools (MRT) Shipment. Starting September 23, 2015, every Audi dealer will be shipped one AT-378 Audi Q5 Hybrid Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On…
- 10128399Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
- 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.
- 10124690Aug 5, 2013Equipment. This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
- 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.