2013 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,378 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10124803Sep 5, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-53 dated July 24, 2014. MMI 3G+ GPS location is inaccurate (MY13, MY14, & MY15).
• 10124802Sep 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-42 dated April 30, 2014. The GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the navigation map does not match the actual vehicle?s location or actual direction of travel. The condition can happen sporadically or consistently. The condition does not happen during or immediately following the initial PDI inspection (once the vehicle has been taken out of…
• 10066405Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212655Aug 28, 2014Engine cooling. The engine judders or runs erratically. The vehicle judders during acceleration. No event entry is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The air mass meter is suspected to be faulty. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10210603Aug 28, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10133234Aug 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. The engine judders or runs erratically. The vehicle judders during acceleration. No event entry is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The air mass meter is suspected to be faulty. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10065980Aug 28, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216652Aug 15, 2014Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10250955Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Brake pad wear warning - pads not at minimum
• 10066308Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226538Aug 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (DTC P060A00)
• 10210691Aug 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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.
• 10066010Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122524Jul 31, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10228298Jul 30, 2014Engine cooling. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10221950Jul 30, 2014Equipment. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10122568Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-87 dated June 19, 2013. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10122523Jul 30, 2014Electrical system. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated. This DTC is normal. It indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ECU by SVM.
• 10066402Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231144Jul 28, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231126Jul 28, 2014Electrical system. i-wire new wiring diagram application
• 10122571Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-61 dated May 28, 2013. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10122566Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-41 dated April 30, 2014. MMI 3G+ GPS location is inaccurate (MY14 & MY13).
• 10066400Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122565Jul 22, 2014Equipment. The customer complains about GPS navigation issues that may be antenna-related. No DTC entry is logged. This bulletin should be performed before any other bulletins that cover specific customer complaints. If the GPS antenna cable became partially connected during assembly or during a repair, it may still function. But, the partially-connected cable can cause an intermittent issue that does not cause a DTC to be…
• 10122549Jul 22, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-76 dated March 25, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10066399Jul 22, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122555Jul 18, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-97 dated October 29, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
• 10228297Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10224976Jul 15, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10221949Jul 15, 2014Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10122522Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10250966Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
• 10231125Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Pending service solutions and bulletins
• 10128242Jul 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes, Air bags. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations.
• 10250964Jul 10, 2014Steering. Steering feels stiff when turning
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10122563Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing noises.
• 10122553Jul 10, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-56 dated December 13, 2013. The customer states that the steering feels stiff during turning. The condition occurs when the vehicle is stationary. The steering shaft needs to be updated.
• 10056396Jul 10, 2014Steering. Audi: when turning, the steering feels stiff and occurs even when vehicle is stationary. Intermediate steering shaft needs to be improved. Model 2008-2014 a4, a5, q5.
• 10250961Jul 9, 2014Brakes. Yellow warning light for electric parking brake on, ACC inoperative once
• 10122543Jul 9, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-57 dated August 16, 2013. The yellow warning for electromechanical parking brake (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster. The warning turned off after the ignition was cycled, and there have not been additional occurrences. EPB function was not affected. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) was inoperative once, but it resumed proper operation after the…
• 10250960Jul 8, 2014Suspension. Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
• 10250666Jul 8, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rattling or knocking noise from front end when driving over bumps
• 10122541Jul 8, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-39 dated February 13, 2014. A rattling or knocking noise is heard when the car is driven over bumps or uneven road surfaces. This noise is heard after the car has been driven for a while and is warmed up, and when the temperature outside is warm. This condition can be duplicated if the brakes are applied while the car is being driven over bumpy roads. This…
• 10066024Jul 8, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231124Jul 7, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10067691Jul 7, 2014Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250959Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250958Jul 2, 2014Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering

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