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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| A9121502062115_7 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains instructions for when the nav files are corrupted during an update. |
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| A3921452048671_5 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U030000 appears and “All Wheel Drive Malfunction Message” is displayed in the instrument cluster. |
| A9021222064983_1 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin states to replace the instrument cluster when there is a colorful vertical line (pixel error) in the Audi virtual cockpit. |
| A4821122064018_3 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT. This bulletin contains a software update to address a red steering warning light with DTC C10AC07 stored. |
| SM 87-2021 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward. |
| A9721812064805_1 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the vehicle cannot be started or the ignition cannot be turned on and fuse S164 had been blown. |
| A9121472061625_3 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin states to create a PSS record when the message "SOS - Emergency call malfunction, please contact service" is displayed in the instrument cluster and DTCs B129B11 and B239C11 are stored in the control module for emergency call module and communication unit. |
| A9121462063702_3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin states to create a PSS when the MMI display turns blue. Workaround provided. |
| A9121442062942_3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin states to create a PSS record when the detailed interaction map flickers. |
| A9121422062266_3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin states to create a PSS record when last destinations, favorites, and home/work addresses are sporadically lost. |
| A9121412064818_1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when it is not possible to establish a bluetooth connection with DTC U110300. |
| A9121402063702_2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING. This bulletin states to create a PSS when the MMI display turns blue. Workaround provided. |
| A9021162063913_3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin contains a software update for when the cluster's driver information system is blank. |
| A6921722063398_2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This informational bulletin outlines what is damage due to outside influence on a seat belt. |
| A5721852064183_2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin contains repair instructions for detached outer door seals. |
| A3521392064312_1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin contains three different repair scenarios for when DTC P17F900 is stored in the TCM with symptom code 22345 and there is a gearbox malfunction message. |
| A3421532064848_1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin addresses an issue where basic settings cannot be performed as DTC P17F900 is stored in the TCM. |
| A0121142063394_2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for clearing DTCs P023600 and P060600. |
| A9121382064681_1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Informational TSB detailing why the mobile device sometimes cannot be charged wirelessly. |
| DC 20210928 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021 |
| A9421472050234_5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains repair instructions regarding when the rear lights do not switch from bumper to hatchgate after closing with DTC B146C29. |
| SM 74-2021 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| A9321552062211_2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin states to create a PSS when the red battery symbol is shown in the cluster with DTC P0B1300 stored. |
| A5521602064476_2 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin states to replace the rear lid closing assist motor when DTC B113E29, B12E015, and/or B113E07 are present with one of the conditions. |
| A9121342018187_1 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.