NHTSA ID Number: 11027393

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_2079929_2

TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-07


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This bulletin provides a software update when the digital keys cannot be shared, digital key does not work.


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TSB/Document ID: TSB_2079929_2

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2025-12-17

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Technical Service Bulletin

91 Audi connect Digital keys cannot be shared. Shared key does not work

Transaction No.: 2079929/2
Release date: Dec 18, 2025

Condition
Model(s) Year(s) VIN Range Vehicle Specific Equipment
Q6 e-tron, Q6 Sportback e-
tron, SQ6 e-tron, and SQ6 2025
Sportback e-tron (GF)
All Not applicable

Ad, $5 (FU), A6 Sportback e-
tron, S6 Sportback e-tron
(GH), Q5, Q5 Sportback, SQ5,
SQ5 Sportback (GU),

2025 - 2026

REVISION HISTORY

Revision

Date

Purpose

2

Revised header (Add Model Year)
Revised Condition (Updated model table)

Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)

11/10/2025

Initial publication

Customer states:

The digital key (MDK - mobile device key) cannot be shared with other users or the shared key does not work.

Workshop findings:

The customer statement can be reproduced.

Technical Background

The number of digital keys is currently limited to the key user in the backend. (Original Phone)

Production Solution

Not Applicable

Service

This TSB resolves Pending Service Solution (PSS) TSB 2077208: 97 PSS Audi connect Digital keys cannot be
shared. Shared key does not work.

Please check whether TSB 2079690, 00 Combined software update 03.10.00/C (28.13.01) KD2 is visible for this
vehicle. If this is the case, proceed as follows.

Perform the procedure described below to reactivate sharing of the digital key via the myAudi app.

If a digital key is already in use, resetting the key user will remove this digital key and it must be set up
again!

Requirements:

*« Make sure that a physical key (remote control key) is available.
e« Make sure that the key user’s device is available.

* Make sure a key user has already been created for the vehicle

« Make sure the vehicle has mobile reception, is online and has a valid time signal (sufficient satellite reception).

The “Share digital key” function is activated via a deletion event. For this purpose, a digital key must
already have been set up, deleted again, and then set up again.

Part 1 (prior to the software update):
The vehicle’s ignition must be switched on with the physical key (key fob).

If a digital key has already been adapted, it must be deleted before the software update:
1. Open the “Digital key” menu option in the MMI.

2. Select the “Management” tab and then “Main device management”.
3. Select “Remove main device”. The key fob must be inside the vehicle.
4

Confirm that you want to remove the main device.
Please note: The digital keys will be deactivated on the main device.

The customer will receive a push notification from the myAudi app and can then remove the keys from the
wallet app.

The push notification has no effect on the following steps.

Part 2:
Perform the software update described in TSB 2079690, 00 Combined software update 03.10.00/C (28.13.01) KD2 .

Part 3 (following the software update):

Following the software update, the digital key must be set up again, deleted again and then set up again. This
initiates the process in the backend that enables the digital key to be shared.

The vehicle’s ignition must be switched on with the physical key (remote control key).
If there is an existing digital key, it must be deleted first:

Open the “Digital key” menu option in the MMI.

Select the “Management” tab and then “Main device management”.

Select “Remove main device”. The key fob must be inside the vehicle.

Confirm that you want to remove the main device.

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The digital keys will be deactivated on the main device. The customer will receive a push notification from
the myAudi app and can then remove the keys from the wallet app. The push notification has no effect on
the following steps.

The Key User must be deleted and set up again:

Using Audi connect activation card (black card):

1. The customer must bring their Audi connect activation card (black card) with them when they pick up the
vehicle.

2. Delete the vehicle from the myAudi app with the customer, add it again and set the key user again.

3. The customer should then be able to set Digital key using the myAudi app once more.

Without the customer having their Audi connect activation card (black card):

1. Delete the vehicle from the myAudi app with the customer.

2. Contact AudiDigital Business Support to have the vehicle and key user added again. The contact number is
(800-822-2834).

3. After a short wait, the customer will be able to add the digital key to the myAudi app again. It will then be
possible to share the digital key again

Warranty
Claim Type: + — If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.

Service Number: 9710

Damage Code: KD02

Labor Operations: Software update, including connecting battery |0151 0010 See SRT with
charger associated operations
Fixed rate for software update, including all 0151 0040 130 TU

required preliminary and follow-up work
(including bus sleep cycle, calibration drives,
and additional work)

In the case of additional attempts, an additional |0150 9999 50 TU
lump sum of 50 time units is possible per flash

cancellation Per each documented

attempt

Claim Comment: As per TSB 2079929/2

All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty

When performing the combined software update, time stamps are not required for billing under warranty. You are
therefore permitted to work on other vehicles at the same time. The combined software update can also be
performed by non-productive personnel.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this TSB (2079929) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check
with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair
Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.

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