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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2016 Audi Q5 takes 5W-30 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 5.3 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 19mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Audi 06J115403Q, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2016 Audi Q5 Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Audi 06J115403Q) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Full Synthetic as specified by Audi — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls5 17V001000
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 inflator canister resulting in the corrosion of the canister. If this happens, the corrosion can weaken the canister and the inflator could fracture without air bag deployment, propelling fragments into the passenger compartment, striking and causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.
17V002000
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, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
17V298000
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, allowing fuel to leak.
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Technical Service Bulletins769 All categories ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. WHEELS STEERING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES EQUIPMENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC UNKNOWN OR OTHER SERVICE BRAKES SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL EXTERIOR LIGHTING BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER STRUCTURE VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR TIRES FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST SUSPENSION:FRONT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK BACK OVER PREVENTION FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA AIR BAGS VISIBILITY FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE SUSPENSION:REAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP STEERING:COLUMN STRUCTURE:BODY FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING VISIBILITY/WIPER SEATS
A941434 2036670- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2014-03-07
The high beam is inoperative on one side of the vehicle. The low beams operate correctly. A warning may appear in the instrument cluster. DTCs may be present in the central electrics control module, J519 (address word 09). The connection for the high beam shutter is not connected in the affected headlight.
A911431 2023006- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 2014-04-07
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-08 dated August 22, 2011. The parking aid system does not work. DTCs may be logged in parking aid control unit for disruption/short circuit to ground. The wire harness for the parking aid system may have been damaged when the front license plate frame was installed.
A911437 2030947- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL 2014-04-10
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-92 dated July 16, 2013. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android operating system. In addition, Skype®, or another network-based communication software, is installed on the phone. Call can be placed directly from the phone without a problem. When the phone receives the request to place a call from the vehicle, a prompt appears on the phone asking the user to choose how the call should be placed. If the prompt is ignored, the MMI system disconnects the call because it assumes that the phone is not responding.
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