2021 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,196 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10236628May 5, 2023Seats, Electrical system. 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.
• 10236358May 1, 2023Body and structure, Engine cooling. Noise from front door trim panel while driving Noise from front door trim panel while driving Low coolant warning in cluster, coolant level is correct Check engine lamp is illuminated and DTC P05A000: Active Grille Air Shutter "A" Stuck is stored in the ECM.
• 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.
• 10235502Apr 25, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the sunroof glass panel, or the sunroof rollershade does not operate properly.
• 10235354Apr 19, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10235359Apr 18, 2023Other or unknown, Equipment, Brakes. 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.
• 10235483Apr 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when there are semi-circular marks on the edges of the display glass.
• 10234548Apr 14, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when there is a message in the instrument cluster: "Drive system: fault" or "Electrical system: fault" accompanied by one or more DTCs; P0A5D00, P0A6000, and/or P0A6300.
• 10234582Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.
• 10234565Apr 13, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides the ODIS test plan for when the vehicle doesn't start, or the ignition cannot be turned on due to a drained 12V battery (A).
• 10234563Apr 13, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a knocking or rattling noise in the engine compartment.
• 10234559Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10234583Apr 10, 2023Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when the air conditioning system does not cool the cabin and DTCs P053000 and/or P251500 are present.
• 10234554Apr 7, 2023Electrical system. This pending service solution requests that a PSS record be created in instances where the drive system warning comes on in the information system in the presence of DTC U041300.
• 10234553Apr 7, 2023Electrical system. This pending service solution requests that a PSS record be created in instances where the message "Electrical system: fault. Please contact workshop" (yellow warning lamp) appears in the presence of DTC P0A9500.
• 10234551Apr 7, 2023Electrical system. This pending service solution requests that a PSS record be created in instances where the red battery symbol is shown with the text "Electrical system: fault. Safely stop vehicle", in the presence of DTC P0B1300 which does not reappear when the ignition has been switched off and then on again.
• 10233771Mar 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10233603Mar 31, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10233365Mar 27, 2023Electrical system. This repair authorization states to contact the Technical Assistance Center in instances where the MIL is on and DTC P04F000 may be stored in the ECM.
• 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.
• 10233376Mar 23, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when the vehicle does not start due to a drained battery.
• 10233636Mar 17, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides information for when the virtual cockpit is distorted due a broken screen caused by outside influence.
• 10233628Mar 17, 2023Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when the Audi virtual cockpit display remains blank when the driver's door is opened and the driver enters the vehicle. After the ignition is switched off and back on, the display may return to normal operation, but may also remain black.
• 10233296Mar 17, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when there is a grinding/squeaking/tweeting noise coming from the engine compartment OR there is a message in the driver information system stating "Electrical system Malfunction! Please go to workshop". DTC P2BA300 may be stored.
• 10233700Mar 8, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on some situations that may affect wireless charging
• 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"
• 10232757Mar 3, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the paint on the rear bumper cover is peeling.
• 10232103Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for a software update in cases when "SAFE CP" is displayed in the center of the screen of the Audi virtual cockpit, the gauges function normally, and DTC B200FF0 may be stored.
• 10232045Feb 16, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost sporadically; In rare cases the screen may turn completely blue until a bus sleep or an MMI reboot is performed. For Q3 vehicles, MMI may get stuck on the welcome screen. No DTCs are stored.
• 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.
• 10232044Feb 13, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost sporadically; In rare cases the screen may turn completely blue until a bus sleep or an MMI reboot is performed. For Q3 vehicles, MMI may get stuck on the welcome screen. No DTCs are stored.
• 10232043Feb 10, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information to address when the Audi connect "User management" screen is greyed out, and the customer cannot complete the key user pairing. OR the SOS emergency button is red or flashing read. DTCS P169A00 and U13EB00 are present in the system.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10231575Feb 2, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when the Audi connect "User management" option is greyed out, or the SOS emergency button is red or flashing red.
• 10231564Feb 2, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when squeaking and rattling noises are heard from the center of the dash panel when driving on rough roads.
• 10231078Jan 31, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on when the message "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop" DTC B200096 may be stored.
• 10230992Jan 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the air conditioning system does not cool the cabin and DTCs P053000 or P251500.
• 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.
• 10230967Jan 26, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when "Gearbox Malfunction" and/or vehicle does not shift up or down, and/or vehicle is in limp mode home, and/or "reverse gear is unavailable" displayed in the instrument cluster, and/or "You can continue driving (functions limited" with DTCs P071800 and/or P276800 and possible in combination with DTC P081100 and/or P081E00.
• 10231080Jan 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin describes the steps to update the MIB3 software when applicable.
• 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.

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