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.

• 10175371May 13, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 10175370May 13, 2020Wheels, Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10176067May 12, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, one of the following conditions occurs when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system): *The MMI screen goes blank then restarts. *The MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers.
• 10175961May 8, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
• 10174949May 5, 2020Engine, Fuel system. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10174378Apr 20, 2020Electrical system. Audi connect Section: Moved to end of document. Post-Road Test Section: ADDED Steps: - Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button LED will remain off - It may take up to 20 minutes for the emergency call system to activate (LED turns green) after flight/transport mode deactivation - The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated…
• 10174365Apr 20, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
• 10173842Apr 10, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10173847Apr 3, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF0.
• 10172961Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10172922Mar 24, 2020Equipment. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10172534Mar 10, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8
• 10171974Feb 26, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. ADDED: A6 all models, A7 all models
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171762Feb 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 OIL CAPACITY CHART: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 CHANGED: Castrol Oil to 'Audi High Performance Genuine Engine Oil'
• 10171069Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Items section: ADDED to Connected box battery '(for Audi Connected Services)'
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170798Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. Added A8 e & Q5 e to titles & index
• 10170631Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170628Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for the Launch Process.
• 10170624Jan 13, 2020Equipment. Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index
• 10170253Jan 6, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: S7, Q7 45 TFSI, RS Q8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: RS Q8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: RS Q8 Spark plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI OIL CAPACITY CHART: REMOVED: Q3…
• 10170625Jan 3, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for rest of models
• 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.
• 10169804Dec 19, 2019Electrical system. "Vehicle Preparation Section: ADDED additional steps to Perform TSB 2058096/1 "91 Audi connect has no function, SOS LED is off, and SOS warning message in FPK"": - Perform MMI Menu Reset: 5F-Information Electronics >> Guided Functions >> Basic Settings >> Reset MMI Menu Settings - Deactivate privacy mode: Main Menu >> Privacy >> Activate Privacy Settings (Turn off) - Turn Vehicle Off and allow Bus Sleep Cycle "
• 10169547Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for the Launch Process.
• 10169520Dec 18, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Vehicle Preparation Section: ADDED: "Perform TSB 2058096/1 '91 Audi connect has no function, SOS LED is off, and SOS warning message in'"
• 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
• 10169094Dec 4, 2019Equipment. Updated Phone Box Form
• 10168685Nov 26, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. 2019-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2021 A5 Sportback, 2019-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2019-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10168787Nov 15, 2019Equipment. "ADDED A6 allroad to titles throughout document "
• 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
• 10166836Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. VEHICLE PREPARATION SECTION: ADDED FOR ALL MODELS: "Install front license plate carrier (if necessary) *Retain any removed trim required for carrier installation and give to the customer. If no front license plate carrier is necessary ensure the carrier remains in the trunk for the customer" Audi R8 Spyder 2020
• 10166817Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. Vehicle Preparation Section: Changed Phone Box verbiage. Added Install Front license plate carrier (if necessary)*
• 10166816Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. New document
• 10166732Oct 21, 2019Wheels. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. 2019-2021 A3 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 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.
• 10165800Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10166727Oct 1, 2019Other or unknown. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: ADDED "Change Fluid" at 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever occurs first to Front Differential - R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.

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