Service bulletins for the 2016 Audi A7
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
965 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PDI - 2016 A6 A7 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document contains the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document. 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. On the PDI Checklist, you find that certain items have been notated with an asterisk symbol (*), this lets you know that additional information can be found in this Technician Reference Document. |
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| PDI - 2016 A6 A7 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This document contains the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document. 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. On the PDI Checklist, you find that certain items have been notated with an asterisk symbol (*), this lets you know that additional information can be found in this Technician Reference Document. This document is in Spanish. |
| A911704 2045106- | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides instruction on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged. |
| A171779 2040644- | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin provides repair instructions on diagnosing and replacing a leak in the crankcase breather module. |
| PDI - 2016 ALL M | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). |
| PDI - 2016 ALL M | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). This document is in Spanish. |
| Email - Audi 3.0 | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is an email covering the 3.0L TDI terms of the settlement. It gives you links that cover FAQs avout the settlement. |
| A911710 2046922- | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This informational bulletin is for a sporadic DTC that does not cause functional issues in the vehicle. |
| Email - Audi TDI | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is an email detailing the Audi TDI Goodwill Package that is extended to 3.0L TDI Customers. The email also included the dealer information letter, dealer FAQs, and sample customer letters. |
| A011691 20459981 | 2017-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ENGINE. This bulletin provides software update instructions to correct a EGR slow response in the engine control module. |
| CUSTOMER LETTER | 2017-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. LETTERS TO CUSTOMERS EXPLAINING THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE TDI GOODWILL PACKAGE FOR THE 3.0L TDI HAS BEEN EXTENDED. |
| EMAIL - TDI INFO | 2017-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. EMAIL TO DEALERS EXPLAINING THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE TDI GOODWILL PACKAGE FOR THE 3.0L TDI HAS BEEN EXTENDED. |
| 48M3 BULLETIN | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BULLETIN REVISED TO UPDATE INFORMATION ON SAGA SHEET. |
| A911667 2030465- | 2017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY. |
| ATU 8/2016 | 2017-06-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. RUNNING GEAR: AUDI MAGNETIC RIDE - KNOCKING NOISES FROM REAR SHOCKS ON S3 (8V) AND TTS (FV) |
| A901670 20450201 | 2017-03-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR AN ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION. |
| A66165620384772 | 2017-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LUBRICATING REAR SPOILER DRIVE UNIT. |
| EMAIL UPDATE | 2017-03-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. THIS EMAIL GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE CONSUMER SETTLEMENT PROGRAM WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L AND 3.0L TDI VEHICLES. |
| A91167620359123 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING FOR AN INCORRECTLY CODED TOP VIEW / CORNER VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM. |
| A91167520451061 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO PROPERLY REPLACE A COAXIAL CONNECTION IF IT IS DAMAGED. |
| A91167220370734 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS BULLETIN DETAILS WHY THE RADIO SOUNDS DIFFERENT DUE TO DIFFERENT HARDWARE. |
| A91163920420133 | 2017-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ISSUES WITH AUDI CONNECT ONLINE DESTINATION SEARCH, GOOGLE EARTH NAVIGATION VIEW, AND INRIX ONLINE TRAFFIC. |
| A91163720425062 | 2017-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 . |
| A91163520370733 | 2017-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS THAT VEHICLES WITH THE MIB MMI RADIO PLATFORM USE A NEW SDARS CHIPSET THAT RECEIVES RADIO PROGRAMMING FROM A DIFFERENT BAND THAN PREVIOUS PLATFORMS, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE RECEPTION. |
| A57162520274063 | 2017-03-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KEYLESS GO AND AUDI ADVANCED KEY. |
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