2016 Audi A5 Quattro Service and Repair Manual
This manual is built specifically for the 2016 Audi A5 Quattro, covering the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (engine codes CAED and CPMB) across every trim Audi offered that year, so the specifications and repair sequences match your exact car instead of a generic A5 writeup.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline or flex-fuel
- 3.0L V6 (183 cu in) — DOHC, supercharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
- 2-door convertible
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Elite
- Komfort
- Premium
- Premium Plus
- Progressiv
- S Line
- Technik
Known issues on the 2016 A5 Quattro. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the electrical wiring for the auxiliary heater, where contact corrosion in the connector can cause the wires to overheat or melt, increasing the risk of a fire. The second and third both cover the engine cooling system's electric coolant pump, which can become blocked with debris from the cooling system and overheat, or in a related campaign short-circuit from internal moisture, in either case raising the risk of a fire. Owners have filed 7 complaints for the year and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From an auxiliary heater wiring inspection to servicing the coolant pump on the 2.0L turbo, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2016 A5 Quattro.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to
The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer ser
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, ha
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo F
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for thi
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
This bulletin provides informaiton when there is a leak on the oil hole between the planetary and the transfer box.
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
Showing the 8 most recent of 719 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTAC
Car went into limp mode and check engine light came on.
The drive chain broke, causing permanent damage to the engine which requires a complete engine replacement. The car was 5 + years old with 38,000 miles on it and well maintained.
On August 3, 2025, my wife and I came home from dinner and I couldn’t get out of the driver’s side door. I took it to Naples Audi where I bought the car and delt with its Assistant Service Manager a
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A5. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A THREE POINT TURN WITH THE SHIFTER IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND MOVED APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 F
Electromechanical steering rack has gone out. Had this completely failed while driving myself and others could be put in serious harm of a collision or crash. There are many online complaints and issu
Immediately after taking it home from a dealership, I noticed the MMI system wasn’t turning on. I figured it would fix itself, but it’s been 4 days and nothing has happened. The screen stays black whe
