WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

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.

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Bulletins, newest first
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.
A641855 2050362-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. This bulletin contains a software update for when attempting to close a window using the window switch, the window opens (reverses direction) instead of closing.
A641854 2051276-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update for DTCs U020000, U10BA00, and U111100.
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
ATU_Chassis_Janu2018-05-21. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. EPB ?Driver absent application? function
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.
A961824 2050818_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING. This bulletin contains a software update for when false warnings appear from the lane change assist.
A941898 2050660_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. This bulletin contains a software update that corrects when the static cornering light does not work. No DTCs logged.
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.
A901891 2050584_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains repair information for when the Key User login screen cannot be accessed.
A901890 2050584_2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains repair information for when the Key User login screen cannot be accessed.
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.
2018 Audi Tire C2018-05-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. New Document Added
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.
SM 16-2017 VWMEX2018-04-16. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the replacement part number provided in the document is to be ordered.
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles or 6 years
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.
Dealer Letter -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. On Audi A4, A5 and Q5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the service interval display does not show all parameters. As a result, the number of days remaining until the next service is due are not displayed correctly.
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.

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