2010 Audi A4 Technical Service Bulletins

912 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10222045Jan 31, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis must be followed before any ignition coils are replaced.
• 10122184Jan 31, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-86 dated April 15, 2013. The MIL is on. There is a rough idle. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis…
• 10065427Jan 31, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054979Jan 31, 2014Engine. Audi: the engine would have a rough idle, different misfire faults or reduced performance without loss of power or stalling, that causes the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on. Model 2008-2015 a3, a4, allroad, tt, a5, a5 cabriolet, q5, a6.
• 10122194Jan 29, 2014Steering, Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-47 dated August 2, 2013. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the…
• 10122204Jan 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 09-30 dated April 14, 2009. The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card. The MMI system does not recognize the audio files on the SD card. The MMI system reports that the audio files on the SD card are damaged. The audio files on the SD card will play on one Audi vehicle, but will not play on a different Audi vehicle.
• 10122206Jan 23, 2014Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-19 dated May 23, 2013. The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the ?Vehicle lights: malfunction? message. DTCs are stored in the vehicle electrical system control module. Exterior lights are functioning properly. If the headlight switch is moved to an intermediate position and remains there, the light bulb warning light and…
• 10122195Jan 21, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-52 dated August 17, 2011. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used to lock or unlock the vehicle mechanically, and the key remote buttons can be used to lock or unlock the vehicle electronically. DTCs may be stored in the access and start authorization control module.
• 10231122Jan 20, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10122192Jan 9, 2014Brakes, Steering, Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. Document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 10122199Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-16 dated October 5, 2011. During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10122196Jan 3, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-87 dated March 27, 2013. 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…
• 10054988Jan 3, 2014Body and structure. Audi: once vehicle is locked and door is checked, door fails to re-opened when using outside door handle.
• 10054241Jan 3, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Audi: some vehicles would experience rough idle, driving power reduced, illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on instrument panel due to specific fault codes presence. Model 2010-2013 a4, a5, a6, q5.
• 10243767Dec 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10251002Dec 3, 2013Suspension. Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps
• 10250661Dec 3, 2013Suspension. Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps
• 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.
• 10243834Dec 2, 2013Electrical system. Ignition Coils (NVLW)
• 10243765Dec 2, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10204501Nov 27, 2013Engine cooling. 90 "Ignition lock faulty" message in cluster information display.
• 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…
• 10204498Nov 26, 2013Body and structure. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 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.
• 10204517Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Elso pro reminder.
• 10251025Nov 21, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10204491Nov 21, 2013Brakes. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal
• 10204489Nov 21, 2013Suspension, Steering, Tires, Wheels. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
• 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…
• 10204516Nov 18, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind noise from Exterior Mirror.
• 10212675Nov 15, 2013Engine cooling. Fault stored in access start authorization control unit
• 10210623Nov 15, 2013Seat belts, Steering. Before a replacement electronic steering column lock control unit, J764, is installed, the software of the access start authorization control unit, J393, must be updated due to a diagnostic software error that prevents the DTC from being cleared.
• 10204486Nov 15, 2013Electrical system, Steering. Before a replacement electronic steering column lock control unit, J764, is installed, the software
• 10121494Nov 15, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-28 dated January 27, 2012. DTC is present in the access start authorization control unit, J393 (address word 05), and cannot be cleared. The original electronic steering column lock control unit, J764, is installed. The original control unit has never been replaced. A replacement electronic steering column lock control unit, J764, has been installed.
• 10066822Nov 15, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10205713Nov 13, 2013Electrical system. Update Bulletin
• 10203526Nov 13, 2013Equipment. Update Bulletin
• 10204515Nov 11, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
• 10216667Nov 7, 2013Fuel system. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10216648Nov 7, 2013Equipment. 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…
• 10204482Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area.
• 10204480Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Upon customer complaint of excessive engine oil consumption.
• 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.

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