2018 Audi S5 Technical Service Bulletins

818 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Audi S5. 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.

• 10186569Jan 25, 2021Brakes. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10186590Jan 18, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10185651Jan 13, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM.
• 10185672Jan 12, 2021Body and structure. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
• 10185664Jan 12, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instruction for when DTC C110DF0 is stored and the yellow steering lamp is on.
• 10185232Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle.
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185256Dec 17, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when cables are hanging in view with no DTCs.
• 10185221Dec 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for Audi connect before performing any MMI work.
• 10185202Dec 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with DTC C05ED00.
• 10185230Dec 7, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U101300 is logged with sports differential warning lamps or messages.
• 10185281Dec 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE.
• 10183457Nov 18, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing an ABS warning light with DTCs C050200 and/or C050800.
• 10183456Nov 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing a brake pad wear indicator light with no DTCs.
• 10183467Nov 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update that correct when the Google Map setting is lost.
• 10182518Nov 10, 2020Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin contains a software update for when the rearview/overhead view camera and the optical parking aid are sporadically not switched on when moving into reverse
• 10182517Nov 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MMI screens go blank and the system reboots, it may have stored DTC U10CF00 and/or B13B901.
• 10182516Nov 10, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for when playing music the CarPlay menu title, artist, or album name are shown as "Unknown".
• 10182491Nov 10, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the reversing camera switches from camera view to graphic view intermittently.
• 10182482Nov 9, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a leak from the lower bellhousing.
• 10182479Nov 4, 2020Equipment. Added Saga Part number for 0W40 oil: SAGA Part: G E55040S0
• 10181981Oct 27, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10182046Oct 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
• 10181818Oct 22, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE.
• 10181834Oct 16, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF1 and B200FF2.
• 10181815Oct 16, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10181058Oct 8, 2020Body and structure, Engine. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10181185Oct 7, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin directs you to read the SSP and not perform any repairs for the concern.
• 10181056Oct 7, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10181436Oct 5, 2020Equipment, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. This bulletin contains calibration information for the front camera.
• 10181059Oct 5, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10180155Sep 24, 2020Wheels, Tires, Equipment. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
• 10180147Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing the issue when the parking assist will intermittently alert the customer to an obstruction and the sensors look 'pushed in'.
• 10180136Sep 15, 2020Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin directs you to read the SSP and not perform any repairs for the concern.
• 10180144Sep 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10179048Aug 31, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM.
• 10179112Aug 27, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10179047Aug 26, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10178820Aug 21, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with DTC C05ED00.
• 10178591Aug 13, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MMI screens go blank and the system reboots, it may have stored DTC U10CF00 and/or B13B901.
• 10178560Aug 12, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for documenting the "Please reduce Oil Level" message in the instrument cluster potentially with an Engine Warmup request.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178559Aug 4, 2020Equipment, Engine. New document
• 10178442Aug 4, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10178445Aug 3, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the satellite map setting is lost.
• 10177884Jul 20, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 10177408Jul 14, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U101300 is logged with sports differential warning lamps or messages.
• 10177300Jul 8, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
• 10176873Jun 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
• 10176853Jun 25, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains software update instructions for when the audio is distorted from door speakers or subwoofer.

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