Service bulletins for the 2018 Audi Q7
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.
1095 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| Scheduled Mainte | 2018-04-16. 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 |
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| PDI 2018 Q7 TECH | 2018-04-16. 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 Te | 2018-04-16. 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 Te | 2018-04-16. 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)" |
| A941792 2047618 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. This bulletin contains instructions for when the rear lid is closed but the lights on the rear bumper do not switch over to the main lights on the rear lid. |
| A911761 2049414 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. This is a PSS for a software concern in the MMI with a intermittent display change. |
| A911758 2048360 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the SOS warning is displayed on the instrument cluster with DTC B105313. |
| A911755 2048436 | 2018-04-16. 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. |
| A701765 2044417 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for insulating the headliner/sunroof area to prevent a noise. |
| MY 2018 Audi USA | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed Q7 from "Panorama sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped) (all except A8L)" and "Panorama sunroof systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease (if equipped) (A8L only)" |
| A011725 2048402- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update to address DTCs P05A000 and P25EA00. |
| Scheduled Mainte | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long Life IV |
| A961721 2048927- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote. |
| A911768 2037809- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
| A901788 2049741- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin states that when a sporadic or permanent warning message appears with no DTCs that the technicians need to postpone repairs. |
| A901787 2049092- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update for when the SOS message appears but does not log a DTC. |
| A001706 2047812- | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program. |
| A001796 2047812 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program. |
| A911691 2042506- | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them . |
| A871679 2041717- | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan. |
| A1915612025303-5 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service. |
| A171782 2010043- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change. |
| A401765 2047920- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. The bulletin contains diagnosis information for noises on the front end of the vehicle. Potential rolling sounds. |
| A441764 2022563- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| A911729 2047965- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector Apple products. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.