2016 Audi A5 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2016 Audi A5 is built around the exact engine, trim and model year you own, so the torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps it gives are the ones Audi actually published for this car, not a generic stand-in from a similar model.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four (110 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 3.0L V6 (183 cu in) — DOHC, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 4-door hatchback
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Luxury
• Premium
• Premium Plus
• S Line
• Trendy

Known issues on the 2016 A5. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year, all tied to the 2.0L Turbo FSI engine (2.0L l4, engine code CAED/CPMB). The first covers wiring: contact corrosion in the auxiliary heater's electrical connector can cause the heater wires to overheat or melt, raising 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 or short-circuit from internal moisture, causing it to overheat and, again, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners have filed 7 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From tracing a coolant pump fault to inspecting the auxiliary heater wiring, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2016 A5.