2016 Audi Q5 Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Audi Q5 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Technik Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Trendy Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Komfort Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Prestige S-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Technik Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Premium Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Prestige Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Progressiv Sport Utility 4-Door
  • TDI Premium Plus S-Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Elite Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 FLEX DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2967CC 181Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2995CC V6 GAS DOHC Supercharged
  • 3.0L 2995CC 183Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Supercharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Audi Q5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #17V29800003/05/2017Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flang

NHTSA #17V00200003/01/2017Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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

Consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolan

NHTSA #17V00100003/01/2017Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Audi Q5 vehicles. The sunroof drainage system may allow water to soak into the foam surrounding the side head air bag inf

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator and either coat it or replace it, as

TSB #11032165

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB #11031064

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB #11031051

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB #11030987

This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app.

TSB #11030985

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB #11030984

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

Showing the 8 most recent of 828 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20231107Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

ON OCTOBER 15 2023 AT AROUND 5.30 PM ME AND MY WIFE ARE COMING BACK FROM MY DAUGHTER"S HOUSE IN BASKING RIDGE NJ ,TO MY HOUSE IN WARREN NJ WHICH IS ONLY about 7 MILES. ITS LOCAL AREA WITH SPEED LI

20201011Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AUDI AT FULL STOP WHEN STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY VEHICLE TRAVELING AT SPEED SUFFICIENT FOR THEIR AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT AC

20201011Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported2 injured

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AUDI AT FULL STOP WHEN STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY VEHICLE TRAVELING AT SPEED SUFFICIENT FOR THEIR AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT AC

20250421Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

Vehicle: 2016 Audi Q5 2.0 Premium Plus Date of Incident: March 31, 2025 I was in a front-end collision at approximately 20–25 mph when I struck a concrete pole. The impact was hard enough to severel

20190928Component: ENGINECrash reported

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AS I DID SO, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD STRIKING A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CAR WAS WRITTEN OFF BY THE INSURANCE

Showing the 5 most serious of 100 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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