2004 to 2016 models

The first minor maintenance service is due at 5,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first. First standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first.

2017 or newer models

The first minor maintenance service is due at 10,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first. First standard maintenance service at 10,000 miles or 1 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first.

Minor Maintenance Service

Minor Maintenance Intervals for 2004 to 2016 Models: 5k, 15k, 25k, 35k, 45k, 55k, 65k, 75k

Minor Maintenance Intervals for 2017 or newer Models: 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k, 70k

First minor maintenance service due at 5,000 or 10,000 miles (depending on the model year) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first.

• Brake system - Check the thickness of the disc brake pads
• Engine Oil and Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
• Multi-Point Inspection - Completed
• Service Reminder Indicator display - Reset display
• Tire Repair Kit - Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped)
• AdBlue fluid - Fill completely with fresh fluid (All TDI models)
• Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Standard Maintenance Service

Standard Maintenance Intervals for 2004 to 2016 Models: 5k, 15k, 25k, 35k, 45k, 55k, 65k, 75k

Standard Maintenance Intervals for 2017 or newer Models: 10k, 20k, 30k, 40k, 50k, 60k, 70k

First standard maintenance service due at 15,000 or 20,000 miles (depending on model year) or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 10,000 miles or 1 year after first service, whichever occurs first.

• 12 volt (small) side battery located in the trunk compartment on left side - check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary (Q5 hybrid only)
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• Battery - Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary (except Q5 hybrid)
• Charging socket: Check for damage and make sure the socket is dry (A3 e-tron only)
• Crash active headrest - Check function (A8 only)
• Cooling system - Check coolant level, add coolant if necessary, and check protection to spec -25°C
• Doors - Lubricate straps, locks (all), and hood latch (R8 only)
• Drive shafts - Check boots
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks
• Front headlights - Check adjustment
• Front lighting - Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
• Hood Safety Catch - Lubricate (all) except A4, Q7, and TT with integrated catch
• Horn - Check function Instrument cluster - Check warning and indicator lights Interior lights - Check all interior lights and glove box compartment illumination
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• On-board tool kit - Check for completeness
• Panorama sunroof systems - Check functionality for all models (except A8L, Q5, and Q7)
• Panorama sunroof systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro (A8L, Q5, and Q7 only)
• Plenum Panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary (all models except A3, A4, Q3, R8, and TT)
• Rear lighting - Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, backup lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights, and trunk light Rear spoiler hinges: Lubricate according to description in ElsaPro (A7, S7, RS 7, and TT only)
• Road test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)
• Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, and R8 Spyder only)
• Convertible top latch - lubricate (A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)
• Safety belts - Check clip for belt tongue and check function of all safety belts
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, and SQ5)
• Sunroof systems - Check function Tire repair set - Check for completeness and renewal date (where applicable)
• Underbody (including front and rear closeout panels) - Check for damage and leaks
• Visual check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open
• Visual check - Check that the wheelhouse liners, underbody panelling and lines are correctly mounted
• Check water drain in fuel filler door (R8 only)