2016 Audi RS 7 Technical Service Bulletins

641 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Audi RS 7. 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.

• 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10173838Apr 1, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10172605Mar 11, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. 48 Steering wheel heater is not working, DTC B145504 is stored in the steering column control module.
• 10172594Mar 6, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171767Feb 13, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10169106Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10169118Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10168734Nov 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10216655Nov 7, 2019Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10166733Oct 10, 2019Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165519Sep 19, 2019Equipment. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the MY 2015 maintenance card. This is a push behind vehicle based on the PR code"
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10165377Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback
• 10165378Sep 5, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, 2015-2016 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Sportback
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10164214Aug 26, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. 2016 S8+ 2016-2017 A8, S7, S8, RS7, and RS7+
• 10163835Aug 6, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. 2016 S8+ 2016-2017 A8, S7, S8, RS7, RS7+
• 10163536Jul 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe
• 10163513Jul 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Infotainment System Software – Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe
• 10163505Jul 17, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. 2020 RS5
• 10161603Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains an explanation for a discolored pipe.
• 10161284Jun 6, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10160824May 24, 2019Engine, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the MIL is on and the DTC P045600 is stored in the ECM. This document also applies to the 2015 A3 Cabriolet and the 2015 A4 Cabriolet.
• 10160373May 9, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.
• 10158636Apr 11, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the MIL is on and the DTC P045600 is stored in the ECM. Vehicles also include 2015 A3 Cabriolet and 2012 RS7,
• 10160461Mar 4, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
• 10158450Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
• 10157228Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
• 10155704Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10157121Jan 29, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10155657Jan 29, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
• 10157114Jan 23, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10155650Jan 23, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157120Jan 15, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows "Please reduce oil level."
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

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