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.

• 10236376May 8, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
• 10236628May 5, 2023Electrical system, Seats. This bulletin provides information for when the starter battery is discharged, and the vehicle cannot be started due to the front adjustment seat switch becoming jammed.
• 10235531Apr 28, 2023Equipment. Inside the Rings | Volume 12, Spring 2023
• 10235475Apr 27, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin states that the mat in the cup holder may be incorrectly placed in instances where the key reader and/or key is not read properly.
• 10235354Apr 19, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10235359Apr 18, 2023Equipment, Brakes, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
• 10235336Apr 18, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10234582Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.
• 10234559Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10233771Mar 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10233603Mar 31, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
• 10233550Mar 31, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when the customer reports a wind noise, a water drip, or if the sunroof opening perimeter seal is distorted or not flush with the roof panel.
• 10233378Mar 27, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when the 48V battery is in a low voltage protection state and will not accept a charge; DTC P0A7D00 is logged.
• 10233737Mar 23, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to update the navigation map.
• 10233696Mar 23, 2023Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10233489Mar 23, 2023Steering. This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
• 10233302Mar 8, 2023Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin states that it takes about 20 seconds after switching the ignition on for the Audi Pre Sense symbol advising that "Audi pre sense not available at the moment"
• 10232133Feb 27, 2023Equipment. Actions closure announcement
• 10232049Feb 14, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
• 10232062Feb 10, 2023Equipment, Air bags. Takata recall and 3G turndown
• 10232041Feb 10, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for a software update in instances where a customer reports a that the message "Parking brake: malfunction! Safely turn off the vehicle, See owner's manual" is shown. The concern cannot be duplicated, and no DTCs are stored.
• 10232038Feb 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.
• 10231592Feb 7, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
• 10231590Feb 6, 2023Fuel system, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10231583Feb 6, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
• 10231019Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230990Jan 26, 2023Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10230988Jan 26, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions when the black optic exterior trim is discolored.
• 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.
• 10230996Jan 20, 2023Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer is unable to program their garage door opener to their vehicle.
• 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.
• 10230972Jan 20, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when the warning light for suspension illuminates in the instrument cluster.
• 10231069Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10231061Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230648Jan 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides directions when the customer describes a problem with the HVAC system DTCs B11AF07 and/or B109207 could be logged as sporadic or static.
• 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
• 10230848Jan 12, 2023Equipment. This Document informs dealers on the new CV Joint warranty extension for 2018 Q5 & Q7 / 2019 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, e-tron / 2020 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q8 vehicles
• 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).
• 10230643Jan 9, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when a customer reports concerns with the sunroof opening permeter seal is generating noise, dripping water, or if the seal is distorted and/or not flush with the roof panel.
• 10230850Jan 5, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230641Jan 5, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming in the roof.
• 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
• 10228741Dec 22, 2022Equipment. This bulletin states to replace the Audi Virtual cockpit when it is blank when the vehicle started.
• 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
• 10227809Dec 12, 2022Brakes. This bulletin contains instructions for when the brake servo unit is the source of a squawking noise.
• 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10227806Dec 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a leak from the lower bellhousing.

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