Audi
Maintenance Schedule

2021 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models

MY 2021 Maintenance Intervals Gas and Hybrid Models – USA

NOTE: The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Service intervals in miles
	10K	20K	30K	40K	50K	60K	70K	80K	90K	100K	110K	120K
Minor Maintenance (Every 1 Year)*	X		X		X		X		X		X
Standard Maintenance (Every 2 Years)*^		X		X		X		X		X		X
Additional Maintenance Items	Refer to the Additional Maintenance Items Table Below

* First minor maintenance service at 10,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last minor maintenance service, whichever occurs first.

** First standard maintenance service at 20,000 miles or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years after the last standard maintenance service, whichever occurs first.

Minor Maintenance

Standard Maintenance (Includes All Minor Maintenance Items)

Body/chassis - Visually inspect for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside, with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open
Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, condition of brake hoses and the presence of the bleeder caps; Check the thickness of the brake pads
Charging cable - Check for damage (if present in vehicle during inspection) (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, and Q5 55 TFSI e)
Charging socket - Check for contamination and damage (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, and Q5 55 TFSI e)
Connected box battery (for Audi Connected Services) - Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions: (Only: A4 [all models], A5 [all models], A6 [all models], A7 [all models], A8 L [all models], Q5 [all models], Q7 [all models], Q8 [all models])
Convertible top - Lubricate latch mechanism (Only: A5 45 TFSI Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet)
Door hinges (including door stay) and door latch - Lubricate
High voltage cooling system - Check coolant level according to procedure in ElsaPro NOTE: For high-voltage electrical components (Only: A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 60 TFSI e, Q5 55 TFSI e)
Engine cooling system - Check freeze protection and coolant level
Engine oil and oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
Engine, transmission, final drive, steering (with front noise insulation removed) - Visual inspection for leaks and damage (including visible HV components of PHEV vehicles)
Exterior lighting function - Check front and rear lights, high beams, low beams, turn signals, cornering lights, brake lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, fog lights, and hazard warning lights

Standard Maintenance (continued)

First aid kit (if equipped) - Check and enter expiration date YYYY / MM _________
Front flap lock - Lubricate (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder)
Fuel tank flap system - Check the water drain according to ElsaPro (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder)
Headlights - Check adjustment
High voltage system maintenance connector - Check for damages (deformation, scratches) and connector is clean (Only: PHEV Plug-in Hybrids, Q5 TFSI e, A7 TFSI e, A8 TFSI e)
Hood safety catch – Lubricate (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder)
Horn - Check function
Instrument cluster - Check warning and indicator lights
Interior lights - Check all interior lights, trunk lights, and glove box compartment illumination
Multi-point inspection - Complete
Oil fill Area - Check water drain according to ElsaPro (Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder)
Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. (Only: A6 [all models], A7 [all models], A8 L [all models], Q7 [all models], and Q8 [all models]) NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time
Road test - Perform
Rollover protection - Check the rollover protection when the convertible top is open (Only: R8 Spyder)
Safety belts - Check function and condition of belt, belt tongue, and latch
Service reminder indicator display - Reset display
Spare tire (if equipped) - Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary
Spoiler - Lubricate rear spoiler according to procedure in ElsaPro. (Only: TT, TTS, and TT RS models [if equipped])
Sunroof and panoramic sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped)
Suspension and axle components (front and rear) - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends, check for excessive play
Tires - Check condition and tire tread wear. Check and record the tread depth
Tires - Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary
Tire repair kit (if equipped) - Check and record the completeness and expiration date
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks, check the wheel well liners, underbody paneling and all lines are properly mounted (including visible HV components of PHEV vehicles)
Warning triangle and first aid kit (if equipped) - Check if present
Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function
Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary

Additional Maintenance Items
Work to be completed	Interval	Model Application
Air filter - Replace	Every 60,000 miles	All vehicles except: RS 6 Avant RS 7
Air filter - Replace	Every 20,000 miles	Only: RS 6 Avant RS 7
AWD clutch - Change fluid (if equipped)	Every 3 years regardless of mileage	Only: Q3 40 TFSI, Q3 45 TFSI, TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI, TTS Coupe, TT RS Coupe
Air filter - Replace	Every 2 years regardless of mileage	All vehicles
Dust and Pollen filter - Replace	Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first	All vehicles
Fragrance cartridges - Change (if equipped)	Every 2 years regardless of mileage	Only: S8 LWB
Front Differential - Change fluid	120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever occurs first	Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder “Excluding RWD models”
Panoramic sunroof systems - Check drainage system by fluid check according to procedure in ElsaPro (if equipped)	Every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first	All Vehicles
Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil	Every 60,000 miles	Only: RS 5, S6, S7, SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8
Ribbed V-belt starter/generator drive (including tensioner) - Replace	Every 60,000 miles	Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, A4 allroad®, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI, A6 45 TFSI, Q5 45 TFSI
Spark plugs - Replace	Every 30,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first	Only: RS 5, S6, RS 6 Avant, S7, RS 7, A8 L 60 TFSI, S8 LWB, SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8, TT RS
Spark plugs - Replace	Every 40,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first	Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, S4, A4 allroad® 45 TFSI, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI, S5, A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, A6 allroad® 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI e, A8 L 55 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSI e, Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSI e, SQ5, Q7 45 TFSI, Q7 55 TFSI, Q8 55 TFSI, TTS Coupe
Spark plugs - Replace	Every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first	Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder
Spark plugs - Replace	Every 80,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first	Only: Q3 40 TFSI, Q3 45 TFSI, TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI
S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid and filter	Every 40,000 miles	Only: R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder
S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid	Every 40,000 miles	Only: A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, A4 allroad® 45 TFSI, A5 40 TFSI, A5 45 TFSI A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, A6 allroad® 55 TFSI A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSI e, Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSI e, TT RS
S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid	Every 80,000 miles	Only: TT Coupe 45 TFSI, TT Roadster 45 TFSI, TTS Coupe

DISCLAIMER: These are general guidelines from the dealer, services needed for specific model makes and years are supplied in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.