Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
1146 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A1521382053278_7 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody. |
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| A9121862062713_1 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active. |
| SSP_970893 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. eSelf-Study Program 970893 - Third-generation modular infotainment matrix. |
| A9621652061932_2 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U112300 is stored. |
| A9421362023322_3 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights. |
| A8021112062583_1 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing an insufficient or uneven heating performance from the HVAC system. |
| A9121822062115_3 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for when the nav files are corrupted during an update. |
| A9121802062466_1 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin contains instructions about Apple Carplay cannot be started with Wi-Fi. |
| A1321132062387_1 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly V-belt and/or a toothed belt. |
| A9121762037809_8 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
| A9021942061989_2 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for when the drive select is not available and DTC U111000 in the information electronics control module. |
| A4821952062288_2 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the electric steering column is not working in the vertical direction. |
| A1921122061918_2 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank. |
| 21TechRefGde221 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Q5: Vehicle Prepartion Section: REMOVED: "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping using Guided Functions" Settings Section: REMOVED: "(if equipped)" from Turn off Manual Speed Warning On Hoist Inspection Section: ADDED to Install Wheel Bolt Covers: "When installing, ensure proper alignment to the valve stem (indentation in the wheel) lines up with the tab on the center cap to ensure correct mounting" Driver Assistance Section: REMOVED "(if equipped)" from "Verify operation of parking system" |
| 21Q5SQ5TECHREPT | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Multiple "if equipped" statements removed, rewording of several checklist items, and added content marked in green. |
| 21Q5SQ5CSTDLVRY | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Multiple checklist items removed and "if equipped", rewording of several checklist items, and added content marked in green. |
| A4821932062288_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the electric steering column is not working in the vertical direction. |
| A4721082055646_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the vehicle sporadically does not start and there is a hard brake pedal concern. |
| A4621252054385_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill). |
| SM 15-2021 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only). |
| AWA 21-01 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Document informs dealers on the new A/C evaporator warranty extension for 2017-2021 A4/S4/Q7 and 2018-2021 A5/S5/Q5 vehicles |
| A9721782061976_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs. |
| A9421342012749_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing condensation in the headlights. |
| A9321432062211_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin states to create a PSS when the red battery symbol is shown in the cluster with DTC P0B1300 stored. |
| A9121692062115_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for when the nav files are corrupted during an update. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.