2011 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

986 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10250452Sep 27, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P060A00 stored
• 10250451Sep 25, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report harsh shift concerns. No faults stored and concern is reproducible.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10044394May 14, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Audi: vehicle doors can only be opened from the inside and but fails to re-open from the outside, using door handle.
• 10043924Mar 30, 2012Body and structure. Audi: door cannot be opened from the outside, it can only be opened from the inside.
• 10044104Mar 26, 2012Body and structure. Audi: condensation, from evaporator, is entering footwell area, in front, between body and sealing surface of drain hose that assembled by supplier incorrectly. Models a4, a5 coupe, q5 and a5 cabriolet. My 2009-2011.
• 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.
• 10043575Jan 26, 2012Steering. Audi: warning light for gearbox comes on.
• 10043389Dec 9, 2011Air bags. Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. Models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7.
• 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.
• 10042390Oct 26, 2011Fuel system. Audi: bulletin to assistance in fuel pressure sensor being diagnose properly.
• 10042392Oct 21, 2011Engine cooling, Electrical system. Audi: update of service software. There is a low/uneven engine performance and a loss of engine power. Models a4, a5, a5 cabriolet and audi q5
• 10042388Sep 15, 2011Fuel system. Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis.
• 10041667Sep 15, 2011Fuel system. Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis.
• 10041666Sep 8, 2011Fuel system. Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly.
• 10039465Jun 22, 2011Tires. Volkswagen: the message 'tire pressure system malfunction' appears on the instrument panel. There will be a stored trouble code. This problem is likely caused by software.
• 10038588Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038587Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038586Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038585Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign.
• 10038584Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak.
• 10038758Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat. Warning lights will illuminate. 2010-2011 models.
• 10038589Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. This also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10216598Jan 1, 2011Equipment. Update Installation Instructions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10035269Jun 8, 2010Tires. Audi: tpms light illuminated-repair authorization. The tpms warning light is illuminated. No issues have been identified with the all new indirect tpm system.

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