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.

• 10133437Nov 30, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace
• 10133401Nov 28, 2017Electrical system. On Audi A4, A5 and Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the service interval display does not show all parameters. As a result, the number of days remaining until the next service is due are not displayed correctly.
• 10133414Nov 27, 2017Electrical system. On Audi A4, A5 and Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the service interval display does not show all parameters. As a result, the number of days remaining until the next service is due are not displayed correctly.
• 10133436Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles or 6 years
• 10133427Nov 21, 2017Equipment. Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi® options > Wi-Fi® Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped) Review TSB 2042942 for additional information Make sure the system fully connects to the wireless network (LTE symbol with service…
• 10133426Nov 1, 2017Equipment. All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
• 10133422Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Reminders Section: REMOVED: "It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration" Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"
• 10153113Sep 18, 2017Equipment. Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153112Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
• 10153111Sep 12, 2017Equipment. Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"
• 10153100Sep 6, 2017Equipment. Added to title
• 10153099Sep 6, 2017Equipment. Added to title
• 10122875Aug 29, 2017Seat belts. This bulletin contains a software update to correct an intermittently inoperative seat belt positioner.
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10133348Aug 18, 2017Suspension, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under…
• 10127881Aug 17, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer concern.
• 10127906Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.
• 10127880Aug 14, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for a MIL on with DTC P008700.
• 10127920Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label - Certain model year 2018 vehicles have been incorrectly labeled with model year 2017 Vehicle Emissions Control Information labels instead of the correct model year 2018 label. This issue will not cause an emissions impact over the standard. Labor operation updated in claiming instructions.
• 10127885Aug 8, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label - Certain model year 2018 vehicles have been incorrectly labeled with model year 2017 Vehicle Emissions Control Information labels instead of the correct model year 2018 label. This issue will not cause an emissions impact over the standard.
• 10192856Aug 7, 2017Equipment. Upcoming Emissions Recall 50D3 ? Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label Certain 2018 MY Audi S4/S5. Certain model year 2018 vehicles have been incorrectly labeled with model year 2017 Vehicle Emissions Control Information labels instead of the correct model year 2018 label. This issue will not cause an emissions impact over the standard.
• 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10127811Jul 31, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions and trouble shooting for how to take the vehicle out of transport mode.
• 10127841Jul 27, 2017Electrical system. This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.
• 10127842Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Infotainment Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 10127840Jul 26, 2017Forward 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.
• 10127836Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Audi connect Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 10127837Jul 20, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10127753Jun 29, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10127789Jun 22, 2017Equipment. Driver Controls Section: Added "interior" to: ??Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
• 10127752Jun 22, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
• 10127790Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Driver Assistance section: Added: "with Stop & Go" to: Verify cruise control/ACC with Stop & Go functionality (if equipped) Added: "?Verify Audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)"
• 10127758Jun 16, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.
• 10127738Jun 6, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer concern.
• 10128330May 25, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple products.
• 10128352May 24, 2017Engine. This Repair Authorization is for engine related repairs only in an effort to gain vital information for Launch.
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10133510Apr 6, 2017Equipment. Technician Reference Document Overview 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.
• 10128190Mar 24, 2017Engine, Other or unknown. This Repair Authorization is for engine related repairs only in an effort to gain vital information for Launch.
• 10128263Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Owner's Documents: REMOVED: "Explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
• 10128261Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
• 10128260Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Settings: REMOVED: "Load On-Board Tutorials"
• 10128258Mar 15, 2017Equipment. Owner's Documents: REMOVED: "Explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the Audi Technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
• 10128192Mar 15, 2017Engine. This Repair Authorization is for engine related repairs only in an effort to gain vital information for Launch.
• 10128235Mar 13, 2017Equipment. This bulletin explains the details of the Audi Launch Allowance Program for the new EA839 V6 TFSI engine.

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