2013 Audi A4 Allroad Technical Service Bulletins

893 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10121410Dec 13, 2013Steering. The customer states that the steering feels stiff during turning. The condition occurs when the vehicle is stationary. The steering shaft needs to be updated.
• 10054863Dec 13, 2013Steering. Audi: when vehicle is stationary, the steering will feel still when turning and the steering shaft needs to be updated with improved intermediate steering shaft. Model 2009-2014 a4, a5, a5 cab, q5.
• 10121411Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-96 dated October 16, 2013. Customer may report that the automatic door lock function cannot be deactivated. The "Lock when driving" (Autolock) configuration setting has been discontinued starting in some model year 2013 vehicles, and it is no longer available in the Car >> Vehicle Settings category in the MMI. The vehicle can still be unlocked while it is…
• 10121408Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as…
• 10066976Dec 9, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054859Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10068730Dec 6, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053944Dec 6, 2013Engine. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Models 2009-2012. No model provided.
• 10121422Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-76 dated September 23, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present). Concern may or may not be duplicated. No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system. This condition occurs due to an incorrect hardware set created by the supplier.
• 10121421Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-77 dated September 23, 2013. Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative when the vehicle is driven in slow-moving stop-and-go traffic, especially on roads with multiple lanes.The message "Audi side assist unavailable: Sensors blocked" appears in the driver information system. The system is able to be activated approximately ten…
• 10121409Dec 5, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10068753Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068752Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121417Dec 3, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. GPS inaccuracies can be caused by several different factors. If it is unclear if this PSS applies, submit a Technical Assistance Center ticket for additional instruction. Perform Spec Actual and attach the GFF log to the ticket. Customer states the navigation system is not tracking the vehicle correctly. No DTCs related to the GPS antenna or MMI system are present. The issue occurs after the vehicle is parked…
• 10121406Dec 3, 2013Suspension, Brakes. The customer reports hearing a rattling or knocking noise when the car is driven over bumps or uneven road surfaces. The noise is noticed after the car has been driven for a while and is warmed-up, and when the temperature outside is warm. The condition can be duplicated if the brakes are applied while the car is driven over bumps. High ambient temperatures at the hydraulic guide links cause the noise.
• 10121404Dec 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 13-17 dated April 5, 2013. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. ?Set? button on cruise control stalk does not work. DTCs are present in the vehicle. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button.
• 10068185Dec 3, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121509Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. "Ignition lock faulty" message is displayed in the driver information display with the symbol shown at right. DTCs are stored in the comfort system central control unit. The "ignition lock faulty" message can be triggered by many different DTC entries. Presence of the message does not indicate that the ignition switch is faulty; the message typically has a different root cause. Replacing the ignition switch before…
• 10121506Nov 26, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-70 dated September 5, 2012. Vibration noises from the doors or the rear parcel shelf are heard, particularly when heavy bass audio is playing. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 10121508Nov 25, 2013Seat belts. The armrest will not operate in any direction. The height adjustment of the armrest will not engage or remain in position, or may become stuck in one position during height adjustment. If the armrest slides past its limit and the rods are pulled out of the armrest , it is because the retention of the bracket is insufficient. The armrest bracket is under tension because the guide plate has fallen loose from the…
• 10068134Nov 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121499Nov 21, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-51 dated July 30, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10121497Nov 21, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-42 dated September 27, 2013. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. The customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10121491Nov 14, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-27 dated October 16, 2013. MIL on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected.
• 10121501Nov 13, 2013Suspension, Body and structure. The customer complains of hearing a creaking or knocking noise from the front of the vehicle when the vehicle is twisted, such as when being driven into or out of a driveway. The customer may describe the location of the noise source as the front suspension area. This type of noise may be caused by the contact between the hood height adjustment stop buffers and the lock carrier.
• 10066956Nov 13, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121490Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-44 dated July 18, 2013. Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core. The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10121489Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-44 dated October 22, 2013. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine, and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10121511Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-25 dated November 29, 2011. The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected. There are no DTCs stored in the corresponding module. The eject button is not stuck. When the eject button is pushed, the drive does not sound as if it is trying to eject the CD/DVD. Vehicles with DVD-based navigation systems now have the navigation DVD installed during…
• 10121521Nov 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 28G6. There are 79,232 Audi vehicles affected in the U.S. by this Update. Rough idle or reduced driving power and, in turn, an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. Inspect and replace ignition coils as required.
• 10121479Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Rough idle or reduced driving power and, in turn, an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 28G6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited…
• 10121311Oct 29, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-92 dated August 1, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
• 10121299Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-31 dated September 25, 2013. MIL on. Customer may report loss of performance. DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) may be stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01).
• 10065662Oct 28, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121987Oct 23, 2013Engine, Equipment. This document contains the Audi oil capacity chart.
• 10122046Oct 22, 2013Electrical system. Under certain conditions, permanent mode $0A DTC codes concerning the fuel pump power stage module may remain visible after the vehicle?s OBD system has run the proper monitors successfully to allow the DTC to be erased by the system, after a proper repair. This software malfunction may cause vehicle to not pass IM inspection programs. This software update eliminates specific permanent DTC codes stored in mode $0A…
• 10121302Oct 22, 2013Engine cooling. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine, and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in…
• 10121961Oct 21, 2013Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24AD. Under certain conditions, permanent mode $0A DTC codes concerning the fuel pump power stage module may remain visible after the vehicle?s OBD system has run the proper monitors successfully to allow the DTC to be erased by the system, after a proper repair. This software malfunction may cause vehicle to not pass IM inspection programs. This software…
• 10121947Oct 21, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty. When performing replacement of an A/C Compressor under warranty, the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered must be documented.
• 10121316Oct 21, 2013Electrical system, Air bags. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 12-25 dated April 25, 2012. After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual. An SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new service replacement airbag control module. Each model?s SVM code is provided in a parts bulletin (GP bulletin), which should have been referenced through ETKA when the…
• 10072123Oct 21, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121307Oct 16, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-10 dated July 31, 2013. Customer may report that the gearbox warning message is on. DTC P0706 (driving mode sensor, implausible signal) is stored in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address 02). There is a reaction between the TCM and the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in vehicles within a specific VIN range.
• 10121304Oct 16, 2013Engine. MIL on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected.
• 10066848Oct 16, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121943Oct 10, 2013Equipment. This vehicle is one of a limited number of specially-built vehicles that are part of the Audi on Demand pilot program in the USA. A Repair Authorization must be obtained for this vehicle when it arrives at an Audi dealership requiring diagnosis or repair. PDI for this vehicle does not require prior authorization or a TAC ticket. For all other concerns, the procedures in this bulletin are mandatory until further…
• 10065345Oct 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121306Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-13 dated March 22, 2012. The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle. The condition results in a no start.
• 10121305Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-10 dated February 13, 2012. Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367). When the InCharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added…
• 10121945Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

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