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.

• 10123861Mar 27, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-80 dated November 9, 2012. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the…
• 10123846Mar 27, 2013Steering. Steering wheel lock does not work. Various warning lights are on. Steering feels stiffer than usual. The engine cannot be switched off. The ignition key cannot be removed. DTC with description "Brake control unit, no signal/communication" is present in several control units. DTC entry in ABS Control unit, J104 (03). One or more may be present. This condition does not result in any drivability concerns. The steering…
• 10066960Mar 27, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123865Mar 22, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Customer may report that a warning for electromechanical steering is displayed in the instrument cluster. There is no loss of steering control or functionality associated with these warnings. Issues with the hardware and software.
• 10066939Mar 22, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123862Mar 20, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-73 dated September 24, 2012. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10065683Mar 20, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123868Mar 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-36 dated February 21, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123867Mar 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-38 dated March 18, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123847Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) does not work. The message "ACC no sensor vision" appears in the cluster. DTCs are logged in the distance regulation control module, J428 (13). The DTC description in the diagnostic log may be blank when using VAS PC depending on the Audi Brand version being used.
• 10068736Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051859Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: 96 acc function restriction warning message (dtc 3263 or vas03263). The most common cause for this type of deactivation is that the field of vision of the radar sensor is blocked. Also included s5, allroad, rs 5 and cab; model year 2013.
• 10123895Mar 12, 2013Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-72 dated March 5, 2013. Customer may report MIL on and loss of performance. Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be…
• 10065679Mar 12, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051832Mar 12, 2013Fuel system. Audi: customer may report mil on and loss of performance under extreme driving conditions (e.g. Long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. Also included models allroad and a5 cab. Model year 2013. *js updated 04/12/2013
• 10123896Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, the engine control module, J623 (01), is storing one or more of the following engine misfire fault codes: DTCs P0300 - P0304. The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10123857Mar 7, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-75 dated February 7, 2013. Customer concern is that there is no sound (from all audio sources) when vehicle is operated above 6 to 10 mph. When the ignition is cycled and the vehicle is stationary, the audio will work until the vehicle is driven again. Only vehicles with Concert Radio (PR 8UQ) and standard sound system (PR 9VD) are affected.
• 10068189Mar 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123897Mar 5, 2013Fuel system. Customer may report MIL on and loss of performance. Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant…
• 10065678Mar 5, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123879Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-87 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration concerns. Further TCM software calibration to improve shift concerns.
• 10123878Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-86 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or "Stuck Off" is stored in transmission control module, J217 (03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10123848Mar 4, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-50 dated February 6, 2013. The customer complains of the following warning message in the Driver Information Center: "Lane change assistant not available", and the button on the mirror does not stay lit. Audi Side Assist is inoperative. Incorrect component installed at the factory.
• 10068735Mar 4, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066857Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124010Feb 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-08 dated February 26, 2013. Only vehicles with xenon headlights (PR No 8Q3 or 8Q5) are affected. The headlights appear to be adjusted too low. The overall illumination pattern on the road is too short, particularly when driving on non-highway roads. The illumination pattern on road is the same when compared to similarly xenon headlight-equipped vehicles.
• 10124009Feb 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Only vehicles with xenon headlights (PR No 8Q3 or 8Q5) are affected. The headlights are adjusted too low. The overall illumination pattern on the road is too short, particularly when not driving on the highway. The headlight adjustment is correct according to the ElsaWeb repair manual, or the overall illumination pattern on the road is the same when compared to another like vehicle.
• 10123985Feb 26, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-89 dated February 11, 2013. Customer may report that the transmission warning light comes on. There are no drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code P060600 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic) stored in the transmission control module, J217 (02). The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
• 10067474Feb 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067473Feb 26, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063886Feb 26, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123988Feb 25, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-34 dated November 13, 2012. Customers may report the following conditions on vehicles with less than 6000 miles. In some cases these conditions may be noticed at PDI. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10123991Feb 21, 2013Steering. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the cluster. This PSS TSB applies only to the comfort concern described in the condition…
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 10071252Feb 18, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124014Feb 15, 2013Equipment, Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-49 dated February 1, 2013. Audi Side Assist deactivates itself immediately after the engine starts. DTC C1115F2 (Lane change assistance control module 2 Function limitation due to insufficient voltage) is logged in the lane change assistance control module, J769 (3C). The lane change assistance control module, J769 (3C), checks voltage after each engine on…
• 10063899Feb 15, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124007Feb 14, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012. Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display. DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10123981Feb 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report transmission warning light comes on. No drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code: P172400 Starter Interlock Signal - short to Ground (GND) Sporadic, stored in the Transmission control module (02). Fault code: 00165 Transmission Park/Neutral Position Switch -F322- Incorrect Signal Sporadic, may also be stored in the Comfort module (46). Momentary loss of signal under very specific…
• 10063882Feb 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062504Feb 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123979Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-61 dated August 20, 2012. Customer may report that the transmission warning light comes on. There are no drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code P060600 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic) stored in the transmission control module. The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
• 10063880Feb 11, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124001Feb 7, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. No sound (from all audio sources) when vehicle is operated above 6 to 10 mph. When the ignition is cycled and the vehicle is stationary, the audio will work until the vehicle is driven again. Concert Radio (PR 8UQ) and standard sound system (PR 9VD).
• 10123978Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 02 number 12-02 dated December 6, 2012. Customer may report transmission warning light comes on. No drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code: P060300 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic), stored in the Transmission control module (02). The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the gearbox control unit. This does not affect the driving…
• 10067401Feb 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063879Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124012Feb 6, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-46 dated December 21, 2012. The customer complains of the following warning message in the Driver Information Center: "Lane change assistant not available", and the button on the mirror does not stay lit. Audi Side Assist is inoperative. DTCs must be present in the system. Incorrect component installed at the factory.

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