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Service bulletins for the 2012 Audi Q5

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.

1284 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A011703 2033001-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
A011701 2033001-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
A441660 2034445-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster. This occurs after the engine is started, the message "TPMS" appears briefly and then turns off. There are no DTCs stored.
A011656 2040491-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The technical service bulletin is in regards to the MIL being on due to DTC P1B1C00 (coolant pump mechanical malfunction) being stored in the ECM. "Coolant System: Fault Turn Off Engine" and the Coolant symbol appear in the information panel. Condition can be caused by a defective thermostat or the diagnostic software is incorrectly displaying the warning.
A911631 2039476-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2011-2013 A8, 2012-2013 Q7, or 2013 A4, A5, A5 cabriolet, or Q5 vehicle only reaches 2G service. The customer has received a letter from T-Mobile and/or Audi of America regarding the issue. The VIN on the letter matches the VIN on the vehicle that is being serviced. The vehicle can be within or outside of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A telephone module that supports 3G service on the 1900MHZ band was installed beginning with model year 2014 vehicles. No repairs are necessary for model year 2014 vehicles and later. Video shows the service procedure.
A721617 2030729-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SEATS; STRUCTURE; SEATS:BARRIERS. Customer may report hearing squeak or rattle sounds coming from the rear seat area. The rattle sound may be caused from the pivot point of the torsion bar within the 2/3 rear seat backrest pivot assembly. The squeak noise may be coming from the rear seat armrest area, specifically from the contact surface between the armrest lock and the striker pin. Production solution improved 2/3 rear seatback frame torsion bar to pivot incorporating internal plastic guides. The striker pin has also been improved to reduce the contact surface with the lock.
A721616 2030729-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SEATS. Customer may report hearing squeak or rattle sounds coming from the rear seat area. The rattle sound may be caused from the pivot point of the torsion bar within the 2/3 rear seat backrest pivot assembly. The squeak noise may be coming from the rear seat armrest area, specifically from the contact surface between the armrest lock and the striker pin. Improved 2/3 rear seatback frame torsion bar to pivot incorporating internal plastic guides. The striker pin has also been improved to reduce the contact surface with the lock.
A191666 2043142-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
A921614 2038151-2017-09-27. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
A201676204375842017-03-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A201675204375832017-03-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
2012-3-17-20162017-03-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. "MODIFIED WIPER BLADE CHECK FOR US: WIPER BLADES – CHECK CONDITION AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY (USA ONLY) ADDED WIPER BLADE CHECK FOR CAN: WIPER BLADES – CHECK CONDITION (CANADA ONLY)"
A241654204400322017-03-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ISSUES WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FLAP VALVE N316.
A011665203545442017-03-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE WASHING PORTS TO RESOLVE AN "AIR SYSTEM -- ACTION REQUIRED" MESSAGE.
A46165620331022017-03-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE.
A371668203000752017-03-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEN THERE ARE HARSH GEAR SHIFTS BUT THERE IS NO FAULTS STORED AND YOU CAN DUPLICATE THE CONCERN.
A961606202956322017-03-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE REARVIEW CAMERA TO NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE.
A911639204201332017-03-07. 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.
A241653204400312017-03-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ISSUES WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FLAP VALVE N316.
A201666204375812017-03-03. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A571626202203272017-03-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR THE VEHICLE LOCKING SYSTEM.
A44166120344452017-03-01. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NOTIFIES THE READER THAT IF THE TPMS MESSAGE APPEARS BRIEFLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED AND THEN DISAPPEARS, IT DOES NOT INDICATE AN ISSUE WITH THE TPMS SYSTEM.
A401655202431842017-03-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTING A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE WHEEL BEARING(S).
A201676204375842017-02-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A201675204375832017-02-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.