2012 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,064 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10190280Apr 1, 2021Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10190274Apr 1, 2021Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
• 10189653Mar 29, 2021Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.
• 10189324Mar 19, 2021Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing an insufficient or uneven heating performance from the HVAC system.
• 10189325Mar 18, 2021Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
• 10189147Mar 12, 2021Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for front and/or rear doors cannot be opened or closed in freezing weather.
• 10189141Mar 9, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly V-belt and/or a toothed belt.
• 10188592Mar 8, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
• 10187575Feb 25, 2021Equipment, Brakes. This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).
• 10187349Feb 10, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10186994Feb 10, 2021Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10186993Feb 10, 2021Brakes. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
• 10186992Feb 10, 2021Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10186983Feb 9, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
• 10186982Feb 9, 2021Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10187000Feb 4, 2021Equipment. This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
• 10186945Feb 2, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10186569Jan 25, 2021Brakes. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185224Dec 14, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.
• 10184284Dec 7, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers
• 10182051Oct 28, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10182046Oct 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
• 10181059Oct 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10180155Sep 24, 2020Equipment, Wheels, Tires. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
• 10180075Sep 15, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10179112Aug 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10177899Jul 20, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10177882Jul 16, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing a leak from the transmission oil pan gasket or transfer case.
• 10177300Jul 8, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
• 10176873Jun 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
• 10176408Jun 9, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
• 10176422Jun 3, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting the phonebook.
• 10176069May 28, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
• 10175370May 13, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10176067May 12, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, one of the following conditions occurs when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system): *The MMI screen goes blank then restarts. *The MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers.
• 10175961May 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
• 10174962May 6, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10174949May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174559Apr 29, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor in the vehicle.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
• 10174037Apr 16, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10173838Apr 1, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10172907Mar 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information regarding when the message 'Vehicle lights: malfunction' appears with DTC 03280, 01800, or B126AF0.
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10172594Mar 6, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

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