2020 Audi S5 Technical Service Bulletins

986 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 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.
• 10233734Mar 22, 2023Seats. This bulletin provides information for when the pop-up message for the seat massage function is no longer displayed on the MMI screen when the massage button is pressed.
• 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, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera), Body and structure. 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.
• 10233700Mar 8, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on some situations that may affect wireless charging
• 10233692Mar 8, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when the message "Emergency call function: malfunction! Function restricted. Please contact service" is displayed in the instrument cluster; one of the following DTCs may be stored in the telematics control module: B18BD11, or B18BD13.
• 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"
• 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, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10231019Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230988Jan 26, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions when the black optic exterior trim is discolored.
• 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.
• 10230946Jan 24, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when there is oil found in the engine compartment, front end, and around the filler cap, and a smell is coming from the oil compartment.
• 10231016Jan 23, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
• 10230996Jan 20, 2023Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer is unable to program their garage door opener to their vehicle.
• 10230976Jan 20, 2023Vehicle speed control. This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
• 10230972Jan 20, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when the warning light for suspension illuminates in the instrument cluster.
• 10231069Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10231061Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230646Jan 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
• 10231029Jan 12, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230790Jan 9, 2023Equipment. This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).
• 10230850Jan 5, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230640Jan 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
• 10230579Jan 5, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the message "Please reduce oil level" is reported.
• 10228815Dec 22, 2022Electrical system. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
• 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10227166Nov 23, 2022Equipment. This bulletin advises to create a PSS record in instances where information in the MMI such as last destinations, favorites, and user defined buttons are lost.
• 10227171Nov 17, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs.
• 10227022Nov 17, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin provides directions when the SOS malfunction warning is displayed in the instrument cluster accompanied by DTC B200096 or DTCB200000.
• 10227162Nov 8, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin describes the ways in which a variety of Audi vehicles connect to Apple Wireless CarPlay, and the methods to troubleshoot connection concerns.
• 10227019Nov 7, 2022Equipment. This bulletin describes an error which may arise due to a bug in the software of a customer's phone, which causes the Apple CarPlay screen to appear blank, and for audio drop-outs.
• 10227012Nov 4, 2022Equipment. This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.
• 10226909Nov 2, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides troubleshooting tips for logging in to Audi Connect and Key User Pairing
• 10224793Oct 19, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for opening a TAC ticket for ceramic brake repairs.
• 10225562Oct 18, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to address DTC U014000, or DTC U110100.
• 10222112Sep 23, 2022Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the warning message "SOS Emergency call function deactivated" is seen in the instrument cluster.
• 10222109Sep 23, 2022Equipment. The message "SOS Malfunction - Emergency call malfunction, please contact service" may appear erroneously in the presence of DTCs B129B11 and/or DTC B239C11. No repairs are necessary at this time.
• 10222101Sep 23, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains ODIS instructions for DTC B200096 or B200000 with an SOS malfunction warning displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10220396Sep 16, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions on how to address DTC U014000, or DTC U110100.

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