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.

• 10221947May 28, 2014Engine 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. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 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…
• 10231139May 26, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226528May 22, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10210678May 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. 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. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software.
• 10226526May 15, 2014Steering. Gearbox warning light on (DTC P060B00 stored in TCM)
• 10226525May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111)
• 10210676May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer may report that the transmission warning light is on. A software change in the diagnosis function was made.
• 10210675May 15, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. If the memory is read with guided fault finding (GFF) or if Immobilizer test plans are performed, the above DTC entries may be stored due to a communication error between the VAS tester and the TCM. (In particular, the issue happens with tester VAS 5051B).
• 10250971May 14, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10249079May 12, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Multitronic
• 10226540May 5, 2014Suspension. Squealing, howling, or whistling noise from under vehicle when cold
• 10226523May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Jerky accelerator response in reverse gear
• 10226521May 1, 2014Lane departure, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
• 10210673May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. A jerky accelerator response is felt when the vehicle is pulled away from a stop in reverse. Incorrect calibration of clutch program. New software in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02) addressed the condition.
• 10212673Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Low battery charge: Diagnosis tips and TAC instructions
• 10210621Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification steps to ensure that the vehicle is configured correctly. For additional information on known current draw issues, refer to the following TSBs: ? 2014127: 27 Battery dead or low after returning to the vehicle (2007 A6, A8, Q7) ? 2019143: 27 Battery discharged on some vehicles with…
• 10231108Apr 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. 97 no start
• 10231107Apr 21, 2014Equipment. 91 Generation III radio: Loose or broken control knobs
• 10250982Apr 17, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10249100Apr 15, 2014Engine cooling. Multitronic (NVLW)
• 10250106Apr 14, 2014Equipment. Elsa newsletter
• 10226433Apr 14, 2014Electrical system. 97 No start (DTC P068A00)
• 10231131Apr 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 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…
• 10231135Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226434Mar 31, 2014Electrical system. 97 No Styart (DTC P068A00)
• 10231133Mar 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226436Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. 97 No start (DTC P068A00)
• 10226435Mar 4, 2014Equipment. 96 Alarm sounds when driver door is unlocked with mechanical key
• 10250990Feb 25, 2014Brakes. Squealing from front brakes (PR-1LA or 1LB)
• 10231120Feb 24, 2014Equipment. Diagnostics and updates
• 10228292Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10224971Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10221944Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10251003Feb 13, 2014Suspension. Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps.
• 10250663Feb 13, 2014Suspension. Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
• 10251030Feb 11, 2014Brakes. ABS warning light on with additional warning lights on (EPB / TPMS / EPC / MIL) - wire harness damage
• 10231118Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Windows XP- End of Support (EOS) and new VAS diagnostic services
• 10228393Jan 31, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10225072Jan 31, 2014Electrical 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.
• 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.
• 10231122Jan 20, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10249096Jan 10, 2014Engine cooling. ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10243767Dec 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10243766Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10251002Dec 3, 2013Suspension. Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps
• 10250661Dec 3, 2013Suspension. Rattling/knocking noise from front end over bumps

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