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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

1091 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SM 89-20182018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The part number listed in the document are to be returned only if they meet the criteria in the document
SM 04-2018 VWMEX2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. The part numbers listed in the document are to be inspected using the criteria provided. If criteria matches, dealers are to return the parts.
A911802 2051664-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is an emergency call function message in the instrument cluster with DTC B191604.
A391821 2051558-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with DTC C05ED00.
A341834 2051575-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions when there is a squeaking noise from the MTF pump.
Dealer Letter -2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. On a limited number of Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the specification for the front bolted connection on the cross brace was not correctly documented. It is possible that the connections may have not been tightened to the correct torque specification.
Bulletin - Updat2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. On a limited number of Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the specification for the front bolted connection on the cross brace was not correctly documented. It is possible that the connections may have not been tightened to the correct torque specification.
A961826 2051239-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for adapating the garage door opener when there is a programming error.
A911898 2051389-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains instructions for when the MMI starts in the wrong menu.
A901892 2050584-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains repair information for when the Key User login screen cannot be accessed.
SM 45-20182018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT. The parts listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria specified.
SM 01-2018 VWMEX2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. The parts listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria specified.
ATU_Electrical_J2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Media playback - Overview of file formats
A961825 2050353_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin provides information pertaining to the attachment for the trim surrounding the Start-Stop switch can have insufficient tolerances and cause the button to stick.
A911887 2045106_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
A171892 2050738_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a minor leak found on the oil filter housing.
MY 2018 Audi Tec2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technician Reference Document Overview 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.
PDI 2018 Q5-SQ52018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Reminders Section: REMOVED: "It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration" Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"
PDI 2018 Audi Te2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi® options > Wi-Fi® Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped) Review TSB 2042942 for additional information Make sure the system fully connects to the wireless network (LTE symbol with service bars)(only applies if in an AT&T service area)
PDI 2018 Audi Te2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
Dealer Letter -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. On Audi vehicles with Audi Smartphone Interface (ASI) manufactured within a specific period, an error may occur in the smartphone connection.
Bulletin - Updat2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. On Audi vehicles with Audi Smartphone Interface (ASI) manufactured within a specific period, an error may occur in the smartphone connection.
A911755 20484362018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after PDI is performed, the customer states that the Audi connect services are not functioning.
A001702 20355052018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This repair authorization is for special VINs that are part of the Audi on Demand and Audi at Home program.
A911768 2037809-2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.

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