2021 Audi Q5/SQ5 Instrument Cluster Warning Light TSB
Audi has issued Technical Service Bulletin 90 22 66 2067183/1 for 2021 Audi Q5 and SQ5 models. This TSB addresses intermittent and unexpected warning LEDs lighting up in the instrument cluster, often triggered by adaptive cruise control activation. The fix involves replacing the instrument cluster…
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- Audi SQ5
- 2021
Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 90 22 66 2067183/1 to address an issue affecting the instrument cluster in certain 2021 Audi Q5 and SQ5 models. Owners may notice an Audi Q5 instrument cluster warning where various indicator LEDs light up unexpectedly while driving. This TSB provides a solution for this intermittent display problem.
Symptoms
Owners of affected vehicles may observe "Various unexpected indicator LEDs light up intermittently in the instrument cluster while driving." This Audi Q5 instrument cluster warning often occurs when specific features are active. The TSB notes that "The phenomenon is triggered when one or more green LEDs light up, for example when the adaptive cruise control is activated." The good news is that this display issue typically resolves itself after the ignition cycle is turned off and on again.
Diagnosis
When diagnosing this issue, technicians should be aware that no relevant Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored in the vehicle's system. This means the problem cannot be identified by simply scanning for fault codes. Instead, the diagnosis relies on observing the intermittent illumination of the instrument cluster LEDs as reported by the owner.
Technical Background
According to Audi, the root cause of this Audi Q5 instrument cluster warning is a calibration tolerance issue within certain instrument clusters. This manufacturing variance can lead to the unexpected lighting behavior. For newly produced parts, optimized tolerance calibration values are now being used to prevent this issue.
Repair Procedure Summary
The recommended repair for this issue involves replacing the instrument cluster. Specifically, technicians are instructed to replace the Instrument Cluster -J285-, which has a diagnostic address of 0017. This procedure should be performed following the service instructions detailed in the Elsa repair manual.
Required Parts and Tools
To complete the repair, the primary component needed is a new Instrument Cluster (Quantity 01). Additionally, fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws may be required as per the ETKA/ELSA Repair Manual. Technicians should always consult their Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and specific part bulletins before beginning the repair.
Warranty Information
This repair is covered under Audi's warranty for up to 48 months or 50,000 miles. For Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles, the claim type is G10, and ownership must be verified. It is important for owners to note that if their vehicle falls outside of any applicable warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is for informational purposes only, and repair costs may not be covered. The Service Number for this TSB is 9025, and the Damage Code is 0040. Warranty claims must adhere to the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Source: NHTSA ID: 10212945
What Audi Q5 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 18 model years.
- 1,386
- Owner complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 4,663
- Service bulletins
- 68
- Crashes reported
- 13
- Fires reported
- 63
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
74 complaints, the 9th most of 18 model years on file. Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 8 recalls on file.
Electrical System, the system this article covers, accounts for 230 of 1,386 complaints (17%), including 27 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 2010 | 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 143 | |
| 2012 | 168 | |
| 2013 | 92 | |
| 2014 | 106 | |
| 2015 | 100 | |
| 2016 | 78 | |
| 2018 | 209 | |
| 2019 | 53 | |
| 2021 | 74 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 338
- Air Bags — 259
- Electrical System — 230
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 140
- Steering — 99
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 25V080000 — Electrical System (Feb 2025)
- 23V842000 — Electrical System (Dec 2023)
- 22V753000 — Engine And Engine Cooling (Oct 2022)
Recent owner reports about electrical system
Vehicle Information: 2021 Audi Q5 Component Affected: Electrical System / Electronic Control Unit (Body Control Module / BCM2) Description of Safety Defect: The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the Body Control Module (BCM / BCM2) caused by water…
Read owner complaints →On 8/3/26, my 2021 Audi Q5 began throwing numerous different malfunction/error alerts and the engine turned off while driving after a bottle of water had partially spilled onto our backseat behind the drivers side.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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