2012 Audi A4 Technical Service Bulletins

591 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10216663Jul 11, 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.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10243986Jun 17, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10216661Jun 17, 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.
• 10212677Jun 13, 2013Engine, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle does not start or only starts when the clutch pedal is pressed very firmly
• 10243793Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10226465Jun 10, 2013Electrical system. Alarm horn does not work or turns on without cause
• 10216700Jun 7, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10243792Jun 3, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously 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…
• 10212659May 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Humming or metallic rattling noise from under the vehicle, heard most consistently during engine idle or slow acceleration. Initial inspection indicates that the noise is coming from the exhaust system. Relative movements in the rear mounting of the exhaust system (rear silencer).
• 10210607May 22, 2013Engine cooling. Humming or metallic rattling noise from under the vehicle, heard most consistently during engine idle or slow acceleration. Initial inspection indicates that the noise is coming from the exhaust system. Relative movements in the rear mounting of the exhaust system (rear silencer).
• 10212658May 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Humming or metallic rattling noise from under the vehicle, heard most consistently during engine idle or slow acceleration. Initial inspection indicates that the noise is coming from the exhaust system. Relative movements in the rear mounting of the exhaust system (rear silencer).
• 10210606May 15, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Humming or metallic rattling noise from under the vehicle, heard most consistently during engine idle or slow acceleration. Initial inspection indicates that the noise is coming from the exhaust system. Relative movements in the rear mounting of the exhaust system (rear silencer).
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10243992May 6, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10210672May 1, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown, Electrical system. The ignition key cannot be removed even though the gear shifter is in Park (P). The vehicle is mechanically in the Park position, but this is not recognized electronically. The gear shifter cannot be moved from the Park position.
• 10210671May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60° C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10243786Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10212701Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure, Air bags. Transmission warning light briefly comes on
• 10210648Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
• 10212698Apr 26, 2013Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10212697Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster
• 10210644Apr 24, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10212674Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Key does not stay or engage in ignition lock
• 10210622Apr 19, 2013Electrical system. It is possible that objects have been inserted into the ignition lock, which causes the slide of the ignition lock to become stuck in the rear part of the lock (S-contact position). The stuck slide is not allowed to return to the starting point (0-position).
• 10228363Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10225042Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10222015Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10216657Apr 15, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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 (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10212696Apr 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Hesitation concerns, Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshifts.
• 10210643Apr 9, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10216699Apr 4, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10226518Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10216698Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10210668Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software. Specific DFCCs are stored as a result of the following situations: - DTC P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged when a driving mode (Drive or Reverse) is selected within one second of selecting Neutral, while the vehicle rolls at a speed less than 2 mph (such as when the vehicle is being maneuvered in or out of a parking spot).
• 10216641Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption - Customer complaints, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009 ? 2012
• 10226464Mar 27, 2013Air bags, Lane departure. ABS warning light on - wire harness damage
• 10216640Mar 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Engine oil service - filter cartridge replacement. When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
• 10243990Mar 18, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10216693Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption.
• 10243989Mar 11, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228350Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10225029Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10222002Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement

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