2012 Audi A4 Avant Technical Service Bulletins

685 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi A4 Avant. 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.

• 10124751Oct 12, 2014Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
• 10124759Oct 9, 2014Equipment. Customer may report poor A/C performance or that A/C is inoperative. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with these parts. In an effort to gain information on the DTC codes for the vehicles listed above, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before replacing any parts. This will assist us in diagnosing any…
• 10124750Oct 9, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-42 dated July 8, 2014. A rattling or knocking noise is heard when the car is driven over bumps or uneven road surfaces. This noise is heard after the car has been driven for a while and is warmed up, and when the temperature outside is warm. This condition can be duplicated if the brakes are applied while the car is being driven over bumpy roads. This…
• 10124747Oct 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-24 dated May 1, 2014. A jerky accelerator response is felt when the vehicle is pulled away from a stop in reverse. Incorrect calibration of clutch program.
• 10066363Oct 9, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066025Oct 9, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066017Oct 9, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124763Oct 2, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-08 dated September 20, 2013. The customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the USA or Canada. The customer would like to change the MMI system language to a different language that is not already supported by MMI.
• 10124723Oct 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-65 dated September 25, 2012. Customer may report harsh shift concerns, but the customer is unable to determine the shift point because there is no gear indicator in the cluster. The concern can be reproduced. No faults are stored. TAC must be contacted before any repairs are attempted. Specific information about the concern must be gathered (as described in…
• 10124811Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-39 dated August 1, 2014. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10124810Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-40 dated August 1, 2014. Customer may report that the transmission warning light is on. DTC P060B00 (2528) (Internal Control Module A/D Processing Performance) is stored in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02). A software change in the diagnosis function was made.
• 10124809Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-41 dated August 1, 2014. There is no customer complaint with this concern. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111).
• 10124808Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-42 dated August 1, 2014. Customer may report transmission warning light is illuminated. In some cases, the vehicle will not move after being started and placed into gear. After key cycle, the vehicle drives without restriction. DTCs are stored in the transmission control module (TCM).
• 10066015Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066013Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066012Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124806Sep 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10124798Sep 12, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 92 number 14-08 dated August 19, 2014. The washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS, but the washer solvent level is correct. There is no functional restriction in the windshield washer system. The sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank.
• 10124823Sep 10, 2014Equipment. Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning. All systems on Audi vehicles are engineered to work together using the factory calibrations, which have been extensively tested and validated before the vehicle is released for sale. The Audi warranty coverage is based on the results of developing the vehicle under the factory calibration.
• 10133234Aug 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. The engine judders or runs erratically. The vehicle judders during acceleration. No event entry is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The air mass meter is suspected to be faulty. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10065980Aug 28, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066308Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066010Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066008Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066007Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122524Jul 31, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10122568Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-87 dated June 19, 2013. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10122523Jul 30, 2014Electrical system. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated. This DTC is normal. It indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ECU by SVM.
• 10066402Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122571Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-61 dated May 28, 2013. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10122531Jul 21, 2014Body and structure. Rattling noises are heard coming from underneath the vehicle. These noises may be a result of contact between an exhaust heat shield and the body of the vehicle.
• 10065982Jul 21, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122555Jul 18, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-97 dated October 29, 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).
• 10122526Jul 17, 2014Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 11-32 dated October 26, 2011. The MIL is on. DTCs may be stored in the ECM. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor -G247- concern.
• 10122522Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10128242Jul 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes, Air bags. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations.
• 10122563Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing noises.
• 10122553Jul 10, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-56 dated December 13, 2013. 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.
• 10056396Jul 10, 2014Steering. Audi: when turning, the steering feels stiff and occurs even when vehicle is stationary. Intermediate steering shaft needs to be improved. Model 2008-2014 a4, a5, q5.
• 10122543Jul 9, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-57 dated August 16, 2013. The yellow warning for electromechanical parking brake (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster. The warning turned off after the ignition was cycled, and there have not been additional occurrences. EPB function was not affected. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) was inoperative once, but it resumed proper operation after the…
• 10055713Jul 9, 2014Engine. Motronic engine control power supply isnt functioning properly. 07/09/14
• 10122541Jul 8, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-39 dated February 13, 2014. A rattling or knocking noise is heard when the car is driven over bumps or uneven road surfaces. This noise is heard after the car has been driven for a while and is warmed up, and when the temperature outside is warm. This condition can be duplicated if the brakes are applied while the car is being driven over bumpy roads. This…
• 10066024Jul 8, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122540Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-34 dated September 23, 2013. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
• 10122539Jul 2, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-35 dated September 23, 2013. Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. The noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. The folds of the outer rubber boots on the front axle shafts may come in contact with each other when the steering wheel is turned, causing squeaking noises. These noises are more likely to occur when the…
• 10122535Jul 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-32 dated July 1, 2014. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10066003Jul 2, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122534Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-22 dated May 1, 2014. Transmission warning may appear 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 (TCM). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended…
• 10122532Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-14 dated August 26, 2013. Hesitation concerns, harsh downshifts when braking, or harsh 1-2 upshifts. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217, software calibration needed to improve shift concerns. Further engine control module (ECM), J623, software calibration needed to improve hesitation.
• 10066000Jul 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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