2008 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

487 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Audi A5. 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.

• 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
• 10047183Sep 25, 2012Exterior lighting. Audi: cracks forming in lens due to amount of tension and improper installation which causes condensation to be seen. Also, turn signal indicator is inoperative. Model 2008-2013 a3, a4, a5, cabriolet.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10045043Jun 20, 2012Equipment. Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. Models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14).
• 10045045Jun 6, 2012Interior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: instrument cluster display illuminates with vehicle lights malfunction when light bulb is out. Models a4, audi q5 (2009-12), a5 (2008-12) and a5 cabriolet (2010-12).
• 10044397May 29, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. Certain models, camera image can be re=activated. Model years 2008-2013.
• 10043576Feb 22, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically.
• 10043562Feb 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front can heard constant howling, or droning, or a scraping noise.
• 10043316Dec 9, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start.
• 10042993Nov 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Audi: on certain model year 2008 to 2013 vehicles, during adjustment or removal, brake light sensors being replaced are damaged, preventing proper analysis.
• 10038255Jan 21, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: transmission problems resulting in a delayed engagement when cold or no drive on first engagement.
• 10036567Dec 21, 2010Other or unknown, Steering. Audi: cracking noises from front axle. While driving on uneven roads or when turningthe steering wheel over the full range, cracking noises can be heard coming from the front axle. The noise comes from the support bracket for the top of the front strut.
• 10037825Dec 3, 2010Equipment. Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs.
• 10036569Dec 1, 2010Body and structure. Audi: door handle touch sensor (advanced key) will not unlock vehicle. Following conditions may be present-one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a door handle touch sensor must be replaced.
• 10036469Dec 1, 2010Equipment. Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. On vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. On vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle are inoperable; vehicle cannot be started with start/stop button; remote keys are inoperable.
• 10037359Nov 23, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel tank does not reflect that fuel tank is full.
• 10035345Oct 20, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: daytime running lights do not work. Daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with xenon headlights. The thumb wheel or option for daytime running lights is turned off by mistake.
• 10035271Sep 10, 2010Air bags. Replaced airbag control unit cannot be coded. After replacing the airbag control unit, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. The latest revision of the airbag control unit must be coded and parameterized using an svm code, which is listed etka in the remarks area for the part number.
• 10035249Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 10035273Aug 25, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. The fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. This may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck. The lowered reading is triggered when the vehicles are loaded onto vehicle transport trucks or when parking on an incline. The vehicle is tilted, causing the fuel level sensor value to change without…
• 10035006Jun 7, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Only philips brand xenon bulbs are affected.
• 10035248Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner misfire detected; dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 10034325Apr 29, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Only philips brand xenon bulbs are affected.
• 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information is included.
• 10033334Oct 6, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlight flickers or is inoperative on one side (dtc 00978 or 00979). Xenon on one side flickers or is inoperative intermittently or permanently); xenon bulbs were manufactured by philips; dtc 00979 (right low beam headlight m31 electrical fault in circuit); dtc 00978 (left low beam headlight m29 electrical fault in circuit).
• 10033209Sep 9, 2009Fuel system. Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. The fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. This may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck.
• 10030593Jun 30, 2009Electrical system, Fuel system. Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. Wiring harness to high pressure pump might be stressed and tightly bent at the pump connector. The harness also might be bent around sharp edges of cylinder head. No models listed.
• 10032290May 13, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. This system uses the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle specific data to the svm database, to download instructions from the svm database, and to flash control units for…
• 10030393May 1, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software update to suspension control and add sunroof torx tool.
• 10030686Apr 21, 2009Body and structure. Audi: one or more door handle touch sensors cannot be used to unlock the vehicle doors; through diagnosis it has been determined that a door handle touch sensor must be replaced; other wise, the vehicle locks function normally, such as when using the remote key or the interior lock switch.
• 10028768Dec 15, 2008Electrical system. Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles.
• 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
• 10026426Jun 19, 2008Exterior lighting. Audi: xenon headlights high beam can not be activated. Light bulb symbol and message left (or right) main beam headlight is seen in the instrument cluster.
• 10024663Mar 26, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rain-sensing windshield wipers, erratic operation.
• 10024401Feb 27, 2008Electrical system. Rvu - 2008 s5 ground wire (cg) - if the ground wire is pinched or damaged, water intrusion or corrosion could occur.
• 10032777Feb 26, 2008Electrical system. Audi: ground wire. This rvu has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle: if the ground wire is pinched or damaged, water intrusion or corrosion could occur.

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