Audi's maintenance programs — including the newly announced Audi Signature Care for 2026 models — cover scheduled service through the first 30,000 miles. Here's everything you need to know to keep your Audi running at peak performance.
Audi has long offered Audi Care, a prepaid maintenance program that covers scheduled services from 10,000 to 40,000 miles. For 2026 model year vehicles, Audi of America has taken this a step further by announcing Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance as a standard inclusion with every new Audi purchase — a significant value addition that reflects the brand's commitment to ownership experience.
What Is Audi Signature Care? (2026 Models)
Announced in August 2025, Audi Signature Care covers all factory-recommended scheduled services in the first 3 years or 30,000 miles of ownership — whichever comes first — plus one brake fluid service. According to Audi of America's official newsroom release, it is honored at all authorized Audi dealerships in the United States and its territories.
Audi Care for 2025 & Older Models
For model year 2025 and older, Audi Care remains the prepaid maintenance option, covering scheduled services from 10,000 to 40,000 miles. It can be purchased at any authorized U.S. Audi dealer or through the myAudi account marketplace, and the cost can be rolled into a vehicle finance plan. All service under Audi Care must be performed by Audi-trained technicians using Audi Genuine Parts and factory procedures.
Audi's Standard Maintenance Schedule
Regardless of which program applies to your vehicle, Audi's factory-recommended service intervals follow this general structure:
| Interval | Services Performed |
|---|---|
| 10,000 mi / 1 yr | Synthetic oil & filter change, tire rotation, brake check, multi-point inspection, fluid top-offs |
| 20,000 mi / 2 yrs | All 10K services + cabin air filter replacement, brake system inspection, software update check |
| 40,000 mi / 4 yrs | Spark plug replacement, transmission fluid change, suspension inspection, exhaust and cooling system check |
| 60,000 mi / 6 yrs | Timing belt inspection/replacement (if applicable), full engine diagnostic, coolant fluid exchange |
| Every 2 yrs | Brake fluid replacement — regardless of mileage |
| Every 30,000 mi | Engine air filter replacement (dusty conditions may require earlier service) |
S-Tronic & quattro-Specific Service Items
Audi's S tronic dual-clutch transmission fluid may require replacement every 40,000 miles — or every 80,000 miles depending on model variant. Owners of quattro all-wheel-drive models should also confirm differential and Haldex AWD service intervals with their technician, as these vary by model year and drivetrain configuration.
Direct Injection Warning
Many Audi models use gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, which are prone to carbon buildup on intake valves. A carbon inspection and cleaning service is recommended every 30,000 miles on affected models — particularly S and RS variants — to prevent performance loss and rough idle.
Audi Care Select: Extended Coverage
For owners who want coverage beyond the initial Audi Care window, Audi Care Select offers extended prepaid Audi scheduled maintenance. According to Audi USA's service page, Audi Care Select packages can be purchased at the time of sale or service and are available for all model years as long as the vehicle meets the relevant age and mileage parameters.
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