2006 Audi A4 Technical Service Bulletins

355 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.

• 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 G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version.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.
• 10251035Mar 18, 2013Brakes. Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
• 10123871Mar 18, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 47 number 10-01 dated July 15, 2010. Muh? sound or moaning noise coming from the front brakes (FNRG). The performance of the brakes is not compromised. The pistons in the calipers in certain vehicles may not retract far enough, which may leave contact between the rotor and pad. This contact may cause a ?muh? sound or moaning noise in low speed conditions.
• 10228353Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10225032Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10222005Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10123893Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-70 dated February 22, 2013. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10051782Mar 14, 2013Engine. Audi: 01 mil on p1545, p0121, p0123, p0221, or p0222 stored in ecm. A number of incident memory entries with regard to throttle valve are stored in the ecm. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. *js updated 04/15/2013
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. 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.
• 10250424Feb 22, 2013Engine cooling. MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
• 10123970Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-06 dated June 4, 2010. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the ECM. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring - throttle valve.
• 10250423Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start
• 10123969Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-57 dated October 29, 2012. Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. To comply with the legal requirements on exhaust gas emissions according to the LEV-1 and LEV-2 standards, a high exhaust gas quality must be ensured. The necessary catalyst only…
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. 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.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10250995Nov 8, 2012Wheels. Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10250654Nov 8, 2012Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10122858Nov 8, 2012Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-26 dated September 26, 2012. Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking. Normal driving dynamics may cause microscopic movements between the wheel bearing and wheel bearing housing.
• 10250415Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start
• 10122803Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-51 dated July 18, 2012. Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. To comply with the legal requirements on exhaust gas emissions according to the LEV-1 and LEV-2 standards, a high exhaust gas quality must be ensured. The necessary catalyst only…
• 10063095Oct 29, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). 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.
• 10122738Oct 10, 2012Air bags. On October 10, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a press release regarding the potential for some vehicles to be at risk for containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags in the vehicle were replaced at independent repair shops that are not Audi dealerships or Audi certified.
• 10047899Oct 10, 2012Air bags. Audi: on certain vehicles, a potential for counterfeit airbags were replaced, or installed, at independent repair shops and have not been certified by dealerships or audi. Models 2006-2009 a3, a4, a6, a8, q5, q7.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10250453Oct 3, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. TCM software update for downshift concerns
• 10122793Oct 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11 ? 31 dated December 1, 2011. Customer may report downshifts not smooth when slowing the vehicle. Improved software introduced after production that reduces complaints with shifting characteristics. Improved viscosity of ATF lessens clutch grab during clutch activation. Optimized ATF (blue) introduced gradually in production years 2005 and 2006.
• 10063871Oct 3, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10250468Sep 26, 2012Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10043872Mar 16, 2012Engine cooling. Audi: 01 mil on (p1297, p2187, p2279), oil leaks, pressure loss, system too lean at idle speed, and intake air system leak. There may be whistle noise/air rushing noise from the engine. Also included model audi tts model years 2010-2011.
• 10042991Mar 16, 2012Fuel system. Audi: bulletin information pertaining to certain vehicles regarding the fuel system pressure is either too low or too high and providing a false signal. *pe updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043928Mar 9, 2012Engine cooling. Audi: imrc (intake manifold rc) motor warranty extension.
• 10043920Mar 9, 2012Fuel system. Audi: 24t4 update fuel pressure sender (warr_ext) it is possible that the fuel pressure sender for low-pressure may fail on audi vehicles with 2.0l tfsi engines built within a specific period.
• 10044087Mar 6, 2012Fuel system. Audi: on some vehicles, the fuel pressure sensor, imrc motor, or pressure valve may fail on tfsi engines, manufactured within specific period.
• 10043525Jan 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or damaged.
• 10043273Dec 9, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: some model year vehicles may experience an intake manifold runner control bank 1 stuck open, electrical malfunction of intake flap for airflow control and/or sensor voltage circuit a, low voltage.
• 10043026Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to certain model vehicles with 2.0l engine crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and intake manifold runner control motor warranty extension.
• 10042995Nov 9, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: some vehicles may experience several malfunctions regarding the intake flap motor or intake manifold runner position sensor that may be inoperative.
• 10040959Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038773Apr 18, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: there is no drive or a delayed drive when selecting reverse or drive. There is a possible trouble code stored. There are some damaged transmission seals from production that may be leaking.
• 10038770Apr 6, 2011Fuel system. Audi: the malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored. The problem is with the intake camshaft.
• 10038253Feb 3, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: the malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. There is a software update.
• 10038249Jan 25, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: there is a ticking noise from the engine area which may be caused by wear in the camshaft.
• 10036468Dec 8, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: one or more of the following dtcs are stored within first 60 seconds, when coolant temperature is between 10-39%c according to freeze frame data: dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-p0306 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 6 misfire detected).
• 10037825Dec 3, 2010Equipment. Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs.

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