2005 Audi A4 Technical Service Bulletins

333 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Audi A4. 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.

• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10210679May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electronic stability control. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10216613Apr 15, 2014Fuel system. Vacuum line cracks.
• 10122331Apr 15, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 10-22 dated June 2, 2010. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. This condition does not cause stalling. Vacuum line cracks.
• 10065428Apr 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122359Apr 10, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-92 dated July 16, 2013. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android operating…
• 10216651Apr 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The customer complains of one or more of the following issues: ? When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. ? The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. ? After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a long period…
• 10122332Apr 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-26 dated January 20, 2012. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for…
• 10231135Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10122302Mar 19, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-50 dated August 1, 2012. Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound is distorted, hisses, or scrapes occur during a phone call. This bulletin provides guidelines for analyzing the call quality of the Bluetooth system in the vehicle, and is not applicable to any Audi warranty.
• 10125561Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-27 dated April 24, 2012. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10228387Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10225066Jan 9, 2014Fuel system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10222039Jan 9, 2014Fuel system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10122178Jan 9, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 11-06 dated December 7, 2011. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Comparing Measured Value Block 103 with 106 is not an accurate method for diagnosing G410.
• 10121414Dec 10, 2013Air bags. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 08-11 dated December 10, 2008. The airbag warning lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTCs are stored in the airbag control module. This condition may be caused by sporadic high resistance in the connector between the airbag and seat harness, even though the side airbag system is functioning normally.
• 10068132Dec 10, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054866Dec 10, 2013Air bags. Audi: the connector between airbag and seat harness has a sporadic high resistance due to airbag warning lamp being illuminated in instrument cluster, even though side airbag system is functioning normally.
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 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…
• 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.
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10212668Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Low battery charge: excess current draw location
• 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.
• 10121945Oct 2, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10121345Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many electronically-controlled features in the rear passenger compartment, in addition to the power rear windows, are deactivated if the child lock in the driver's door is activated.
• 10121365Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121342Sep 13, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-30 dated June 25, 2012. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10216638Sep 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler.
• 10121324Sep 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds…
• 10121347Sep 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 11-14 dated August 16, 2011. Convertible top exterior cloth appears soiled. The convertible top is made of durable fabric that has been treated at the factory with a compound that helps repel dirt and water. With proper care, the cloth will retain its function and proper appearance for a long time. It is normal, however, for the fabric to change color somewhat…
• 10124638Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-20 dated October 21, 2011. 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…
• 10124682Aug 16, 2013Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-18 dated August 1, 2013. MIL on. DTC P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). DTC P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). DTCs may be stored in combination with DTC P2293.
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (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.
• 10124622Aug 13, 2013Equipment. The New Vehicle Limited Warranty for HID electronic control units (ECUs) for 2005 and 2006 Model Year Audi A4(B7), and the HID headlight bulbs for 2005 Model Year Audi A4(B6) is extended to 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the vehicle's original in-service date.
• 10124660Aug 7, 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.
• 10124690Aug 5, 2013Equipment. This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
• 10124680Aug 1, 2013Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 15 number 11-22 dated May 31, 2011. MIL on. DTC P2293 (Fuel pressure regulator 2 performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). DTCs may be stored in combination with DTC P2293. Excessive wear of the cam lobe (in the intake camshaft) that drives the high pressure fuel pump limits the maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel rail pressure fluctuations.
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10243789Jul 15, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10128035Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-29 dated December 20, 2011. The Bluetooth telephone bonding tone is too loud or quiet for the customer. When a telephone is connected to the vehicle via the Bluetooth wireless connection, a tone is played over the audio system. The volume of this tone correlates to the volume level of the phone preparation voice control. This volume level is independent of…
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10124516Jul 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 12-16 dated July 6, 2012. Convertible top is inoperative. All switches and sensors check OK. Convertible top movement ceases. Convertible top operation has not ceased due to overheat protection. All operating conditions have been met per MVBs 002, 003, and 004 (e.g. windows are initialized, battery voltage is OK, trunk lid is fully closed and latched, etc.)…
• 10066972Jul 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.

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