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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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PDI - 2016 ALL M2017-10-04. 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 M2017-10-04. 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 3.02017-10-04. 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.
ATE-17-032017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of the Audi MRT Auto Shipment AT-393 used to support service on the new Q5 and other new technologies
A661761 2038652-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for paint flaking off the radiator grille or front license plate holder.
Email - Audi TDI2017-10-04. 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.
CUSTOMER LETTER2017-06-20. 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 INFO2017-06-20. 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 BULLETIN2017-06-16. 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.
82B8 DEALER LETT2017-06-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. ON AUDI VEHICLES WITH AUXILIARY AIR HEATER (PTC ELEMENT) MANUFACTURED WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD, THE HEATING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE OVER TIME.
A661655203865252017-03-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAINT FLAKING OFF THE RADIATOR GRILLE OR FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER.
EMAIL UPDATE2017-03-16. 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.
A941676204383012017-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO REPLACE BOTH HALOGEN BULBS FOR CORNERING LIGHTING WHEN THE CORNERING LIGHTING DOES NOT WORK ON ONE SIDE.
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.
A171672203811962017-03-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.
A661655203865252017-02-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAINT FLAKING OFF THE RADIATOR GRILLE OR FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER.
2016 Q5-SQ52017-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NEW PUBLICATION
EMAIL - TDI UPAT2017-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS EMAIL GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE CURRENT EMISSIONS ISSUES WITH REGARDS TO 2.0L AND 3.0L TDI VEHICLES.
A201669204418212017-02-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUES WITH FUELING THE VEHICLE.
A011692 20455492017-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTING INFORMATION REGARDING DTC P001600.
2024683/32016-05-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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