2025-2026 Audi A5/Q5 Display Unit Parts Return Notice

Audi has released Special Notice SM 40-2025, a Parts Circular directed at parts managers and inventory personnel. This notice outlines a critical inventory management procedure for certain display unit components. The primary goal is to ensure that only compliant parts are in circulation and ultimately installed in vehicles, maintaining quality standards for the 2025-2026 Audi A5 and Q5 models. This is an important Audi display unit return initiative.

This special notice, identified as SM 40-2025, specifies a mandatory return process for certain display unit part numbers. It's crucial for dealers to adhere to the outlined procedures and deadlines to receive credit and ensure the correct parts are available for customers.

Purpose of the Special Notice

The Special Notice SM 40-2025 serves to inform Audi parts managers about the need to return specific display unit inventory. This proactive measure is intended to improve the quality of parts reaching customers and streamline inventory management. By returning non-compliant parts, Audi aims to prevent potential issues related to display units in new vehicles. This ensures that the Audi display unit return process is handled efficiently.

Affected Display Unit Part Numbers

The following display unit part numbers are subject to this return process:

• 8B1-919-605-B (Display Unit)
• 8B1-919-605-D
• 8B1-919-605-J
• 8B1-919-605-L

These part numbers are associated with the display units found in the specified Audi A5 and Q5 models.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Dealers must return their inventory of the above-listed material numbers to their facing Parts Distribution Center (PDC) no later than August 22, 2025. This deadline is critical for receiving credit for the returned parts.

Identifying Compliant Display Units

Only display units with a production date of 16.06.2025 (16 June 2025) or later are considered acceptable. Parts with production dates prior to this specific date must be returned. The production date can be identified on the part itself. For example, a compliant part might show a code like "VD1-04819.06.2574310851", where "06.25" indicates June 2025.

Dealer Return Procedure Summary

To ensure a smooth return process and receive proper credit, dealers must follow these steps:

1. File a Claim: Initiate a separate "Claim with Return" by selecting "DIr Sup. Req. Return" under the item type. Complete dealer comments with the Special Notice Number SM 40-2025 and the Parts Circular number.
2. Review Delivery List: The day after filing the claim, review "Parts On Command" for the "Delivery List document". Contact your facing PDC immediately if there are any problems or delays.
3. Prepare Return Label: Enter the 40000XXXXX delivery document number onto a "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN label".
4. Apply Label: Adhere the "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN label" to the package(s) containing the returned parts.
5. Include Documentation: Ensure one copy of the "Delivery Document" is included with the returned part(s).

Important Warnings for Dealers

Audi has issued specific warnings regarding this parts return:

• No Returns After Deadline: "Items returned after the above-mentioned date WILL NOT be accepted on any type of return/buyback." This emphasizes the strict deadline of August 22, 2025.
• Re-order New Materials: Dealers are instructed to "re-order required new materials using the same part number." This ensures that replacements are sourced correctly.

This Audi display unit return process is an internal inventory management action.

NHTSA ID: 11022632