2020 Audi Q5Service bulletins
2020 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins
1,088 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.
- 10174553Apr 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin states that dor DTC U101400 to not perform any repairs and that this does not affect the customer or their experience.
- 10174552Apr 28, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains a software update for DTC U013200.
- 10174551Apr 28, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC C1260F0 and U112100 with an air suspension malfunction warning.
- 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
- 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
- 10174392Apr 23, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin states to postpone repairs for DTC P0AC000 and the red battery symbol.
- 10174051Apr 21, 2020Exterior lighting. This bulletin contains repair instructions regarding when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate after closing with DTC B146C29.
- 10174365Apr 20, 2020Equipment. 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.
- 10174362Apr 20, 2020Electrical system. Audi connect Section: Moved to end of document. Post-Road Test Section: ADDED Steps: - Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button LED will remain off - It may take up to 20 minutes for the emergency call system to activate (LED turns green) after flight/transport mode deactivation - The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated…
- 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- 10173873Apr 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the vehicle feels like it is hesitating, low on power, or bucking/jerking while driving.
- 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
- 10173839Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10173014Mar 31, 2020Other or unknown. This informational bulletin states the "missing" functions are in the myAudi app.
- 10172996Mar 30, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for noises when in reverse or vibrations/humming/droning or rubbing whrn fully turning the wheel.
- 10172967Mar 24, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for oil leaking from the vehicle without a DTC.
- 10172933Mar 24, 2020Equipment. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified
- 10172906Mar 19, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the vehicle feels like it is hesitating, low on power, or bucking/jerking while driving.
- 10172907Mar 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information regarding when the message 'Vehicle lights: malfunction' appears with DTC 03280, 01800, or B126AF0.
- 10172897Mar 17, 2020Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains instructions for recalibrating the gear sensor when the 'P' displays begin to flicker on the selector display and in the instrument cluster display.
- 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- 10172601Mar 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is squeaking and creaking when steering or during suspension movement.
- 10172546Mar 10, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and order the superseded part number going forward
- 10172534Mar 10, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8
- 10171974Feb 26, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. ADDED: A6 all models, A7 all models
- 10171996Feb 25, 2020Equipment. ADDED to SETTINGS Section: For the Q5 TFSI e: Go to the Menu - MMI Settings - Measurement Units - E-motor consumption - change to mi/kWh
- 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
- 10171822Feb 21, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there is no diagnostics communication with the ConBox.
- 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10171762Feb 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Rear axle, quattroî Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 OIL CAPACITY CHART: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 CHANGED: Castrol Oil to 'Audi High Performance Genuine Engine Oil'
- 10171350Feb 6, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
- 10171339Feb 4, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is squeaking and creaking when steering or during suspension movement.
- 10171353Feb 3, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for verifying if there is outside influence or if the technician should carry on with standard diagnosis.
- 10171069Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Items section: ADDED to Connected box battery '(for Audi Connected Services)'
- 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
- 10170798Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. Added A8 e & Q5 e to titles & index
- 10170797Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. ADDED Q5 e to title: No additional checklist items
- 10170796Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. ADDED Q5 e to title: No additional checklist items
- 10170804Jan 23, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10170631Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
- 10170632Jan 14, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for when there is no diagnostics communication with the ConBox.
- 10170627Jan 13, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains the Launch process.
- 10170624Jan 13, 2020Equipment. Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index
- 10170253Jan 6, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: S7, Q7 45 TFSI, RS Q8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: RS Q8 Rear axle, quattroÃÂî Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: RS Q8 Spark plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI OIL CAPACITY CHART: REMOVED: Q3…
- 10170625Jan 3, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for rest of models
- 10169738Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
- 10169691Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
- 10169524Dec 17, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
- 10169493Dec 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the warning message 'SOS Emergency call function deactivated' is seen in the instrument cluster.
- 10169115Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there is no diagnostics communication with the ConBox.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.