2016-2023 Audi Virtual Cockpit Version Screen TSB

Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 90 22 59 2063038/2 to address customer inquiries regarding a 'version information screen' that may appear in the center display of the instrument cluster. This TSB, which supersedes Group 90 number 21-99 dated April 26, 2021, clarifies that the appearance of this screen is not a malfunction but a normal, legally mandated feature in various 2016-2023 Audi models equipped with the Audi Virtual Cockpit.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2016-2023 Audi vehicles may observe a 'version information screen pops up in the center display' of their instrument cluster. This occurs specifically "After pressing the trip odometer reset button (0.0 button)". The screen displays information related to software versions and license conditions.

Technical Background

The appearance of the 'Audi Virtual Cockpit version screen' is a consequence of Audi's use of open-source software within the Virtual Cockpit system. Manufacturers are legally obligated to display relevant information and license conditions for such software upon demand. This specific screen is triggered when the trip odometer reset button is pressed twice within five seconds after the ignition is turned on. Audi emphasizes that this is a legally required display feature and should not be considered a quality defect of the vehicle.

Important Information for Owners

This TSB, 90 22 59 2063038/2, is purely informational. It is not associated with any Audi Warranty claims, nor does it indicate a fault with your vehicle. The 'Audi Virtual Cockpit version screen' is an intended function, not a problem requiring repair. Owners should be aware that if the trip odometer reset button is pressed more than once shortly after starting the vehicle, this screen will appear.

Owner Action

To avoid inadvertently displaying the 'Audi Virtual Cockpit version screen', owners should press the trip odometer reset button (often labeled as the "0.0 button") only once within five seconds of switching on the ignition. If the screen does appear, there is no need for concern or a visit to the dealership, as it is a normal operational characteristic of the vehicle's Virtual Cockpit system.