The service and repair manual for the 2016 Audi Q5 — 2.0L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 engines, 17 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, supercharged |
| Trims | 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 +11 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 100 complaints · 536 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Q5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 100
- General Information 1,489
- Accessories & Equipment 4,523
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,498
- Body & Frame 2,325
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 37
- Brakes 570
- Maintenance 284
- Drivelines & Axles 472
- Restraints 374
- Electrical 1,006
- Steering 632
- Engine Mechanical 1,477
- Suspension 537
- Engine Performance 1,219
- Transmission 523
- Front 200
- Rear 200
- L See fig 10
- L See fig 10
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Q5
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 17V298000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — cooling system · 17V002000If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 17V001000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting i.
Owners have filed 100 complaints and Audi has issued 536 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Q5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Q5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Q5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.0L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2016 Q5 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Q5, covering fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2016 Q5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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