WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletins for the 2016 Audi S5

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.

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

By type

By component

By trouble code

By topic

Bulletins, newest first
A011514 2014753-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers, engine running rough after cold start, excessive engine cranking time, hesitations while driving, rough engine idle, Reduced engine performance, and/or Poor fuel economy. Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the MIL in conjunction with storage of DTCs for misfire, lean fuel system, or air/fuel ratio imbalance in the engine control module. Condition may be caused by use of contaminated gasoline. Condition may be caused by use of gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives.
Tire Pressure Ta2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table.
Tire Pressure Ta2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table. This document is in Spanish.
A461599 2034181-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time.
2016 Audi Tire C2017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 3.0T R18 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg changed to R19 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg
PDI - 2016 ALL M2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY).
PDI - 2016 ALL M2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). This document is in Spanish.
A191777 2046712-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
PDI - 2017 Norma2017-10-04. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This document contains the tire pressure table for MY 2017 Audi vehicles under normal load conditions. This document is in Spanish.
A191666 2043142-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
A921614 2038151-2017-09-27. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
A201676204375842017-03-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A201675204375832017-03-17. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
24CO2017-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ON CERTAIN AUDI VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L TFSI ENGINE MANUFACTURED DURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD, THE DIAGNOSTIC THRESHOLDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE PROGRAMMED TOO TIGHTLY IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. AS A RESULT, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) MAY COME ON EVEN THOUGH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. IF THE MIL IS ON, A VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS AN EMISSIONS INSPECTION.
A201669204418212017-03-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUES WITH FUELING THE VEHICLE.
A371668203000752017-03-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEN THERE ARE HARSH GEAR SHIFTS BUT THERE IS NO FAULTS STORED AND YOU CAN DUPLICATE THE CONCERN.
A961606202956322017-03-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE REARVIEW CAMERA TO NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE.
A941677204391812017-03-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO RECEIVE DIAGNOSIS OR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER BEFORE REPAIRING AN ISSUE WITH THE SIDE MIRROR TURN SIGNAL.
A911639204201332017-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE ISSUES WITH AUDI CONNECT ONLINE DESTINATION SEARCH, GOOGLE EARTH NAVIGATION VIEW, AND INRIX ONLINE TRAFFIC.
A911636204194022017-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DIAGNOSE AN ISSUE WITH THE SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA AND HOW TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE.
A201666204375812017-03-03. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.
A171672203811962017-03-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.
A171671203811952017-03-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO TEST FOR AND REPLACE A DEFECTIVE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.
A44166120344452017-03-01. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NOTIFIES THE READER THAT IF THE TPMS MESSAGE APPEARS BRIEFLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED AND THEN DISAPPEARS, IT DOES NOT INDICATE AN ISSUE WITH THE TPMS SYSTEM.
A201676204375842017-02-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE ISSUES WITH FUEL PRESSURE AND TO REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY UNIT IF DEVIATIONS ARE FOUND.

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