JGA5Cab

I don't have the adjustable driving modes so I am have no concerns about that. I think the update made my Q5 SOOOO much better.

I liked the steering on my 2012 A5 better than on my 2014. I feel like the effort is greater at high speed and my hand gets tired.

I had an A7 for a short time. When the car was in Dynamic, it drove terribly.

Just my two cents worth.

gtwagon941

I had my service guy check and he said there are no updates in the system for our SQ5 and that it was an update for older vehicles. I'd be curious what other SQ5 owners learn and whether the dealership pushed an update it wasn't supposed to for the OP's sitch

Bob Petruska

when you take your vehicle in for service, the tech connects your vehicle computer to Audi's main computer server. The VIN of your vehicle controls all needed updates which are downloaded automatically. If you don't want an update you definitely need to inform the service manager before they connect and download.

spijun

The upgrade applies to all vehicles manufactured before 07.2013, but not on all models

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...24&postcount=3

J Reacher

They did not push the update, just said they were doing it along with an update for the intake manifold.

They didn't explain the consequences nor did I ask. I am now working to get the update reversed. My daughter has a VW Tiguan that has more feel in its steering!

spijun

Far as I know the update reversed is not possible

bob m

I am do for a 5k service next month and asked the Service Manager about the upgrade. He checked it by VIN - so it is not an across the board thing. He said this is a adjustment to prevent the very slight drifting when driving at highway speeds and will make the steering tighter and more responsive.
So, I' curious how we have different and totally opposite responses here on the results of the steering update.
But, I would say that after I get my update and the steering is less responsive, I'd be terribly disappointed - that's one of the reasons I gave up the Lexus RDX and jumped on the Q5 back in 09.

B

snagitseven

This is the case reported across all the AW forums for those with electric steering. After the update, some have no problem with the somewhat decreased steering effort and some actually prefer it. Others, more sensitive to this, obviously do not. Prior to the update, some have reported varying degrees of steering issues such as unnerving "notchiness" and/or off center wandering while others have not observed any problems at all. Some reports indicate the issues occur only in colder temperatures. Those who have had problems are also more likely to embrace the fixes that the update provides.

bob m

I'm with you on all of what you said. I have electric steering. My question is that some have reported that the post "fix" has lessened responsiveness, others that it has improved responsiveness.

wrcardon

I have chosen to skip it on my SQ5. I like the steering as it is in dynamic; if anything it is is little soft compared to my 2012 3.2 Q5 with the hydraulic steering. I can't afford to lose any additional tightness... just would take away from the driving experience.