2015 Audi A5 Technical Service Bulletins

922 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10226435Mar 4, 2014Equipment. 96 Alarm sounds when driver door is unlocked with mechanical key
• 10122306Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. The vehicle's anti-theft alarm sounds when the driver door is unlocked with a mechanical key. No DTCs are stored. The keyless remote was not used to unlock the vehicle. In order to minimize current draw after the ignition has been turned off, the electronics system of the vehicle goes into sleep mode. During this time, each module monitors the CAN bus more slowly than when the electronics system is awake.
• 10122300Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. The addresses and contacts stored in the Navigation >> Favorites, Navigation >> Directory, and Navigation >> Last destinations submenus disappear intermittently in vehicles with MMI3G+ Navigation, and in vehicles with or without Audi connect. Intermittently, the MMI system does not appear to remember that the user's myAudi PIN has already been entered, and it requires the user to enter the PIN again in vehicles…
• 10125561Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-27 dated April 24, 2012. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10125540Feb 27, 2014Equipment, Tires. This document contains the normal load condition tire pressure table.
• 10125559Feb 26, 2014Seats. The panel on the back of the front seat is warped or dented. The headrest on the rear seatback may also be damaged. The damage is caused when the headrest of the rear seat backrest comes in contact with the back of the front seat. This occurs when the rear seat is folded down with the headrests installed, and the front seat is moved back far enough to make contact with the rear seat headrest.
• 10125564Feb 24, 2014Seats. The MMI screen goes blank then restarts or the MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. This condition occurs because special characters (including symbols, emoticons, or map icons) are stored in the name field of a phonebook contact.
• 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.
• 10125536Feb 20, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-34 dated June 6, 2012. The process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy. 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.
• 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.
• 10122184Jan 31, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-86 dated April 15, 2013. The MIL is on. There is a rough idle. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. 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…
• 10065427Jan 31, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122204Jan 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 09-30 dated April 14, 2009. The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card. The MMI system does not recognize the audio files on the SD card. The MMI system reports that the audio files on the SD card are damaged. The audio files on the SD card will play on one Audi vehicle, but will not play on a different Audi vehicle.
• 10122206Jan 23, 2014Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-19 dated May 23, 2013. The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the ?Vehicle lights: malfunction? message. DTCs are stored in the vehicle electrical system control module. Exterior lights are functioning properly. If the headlight switch is moved to an intermediate position and remains there, the light bulb warning light and…
• 10122199Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-16 dated October 5, 2011. During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10127809Dec 17, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY) DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a…
• 10243819Dec 6, 2013Equipment. Audi Vehicle Detail Report
• 10121440Dec 6, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY) DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a…
• 10204501Nov 27, 2013Engine cooling. 90 "Ignition lock faulty" message in cluster information display.
• 10121509Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. "Ignition lock faulty" message is displayed in the driver information display with the symbol shown at right. DTCs are stored in the comfort system central control unit. The "ignition lock faulty" message can be triggered by many different DTC entries. Presence of the message does not indicate that the ignition switch is faulty; the message typically has a different root cause. Replacing the ignition switch before…
• 10204498Nov 26, 2013Body and structure. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 10121506Nov 26, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-70 dated September 5, 2012. Vibration noises from the doors or the rear parcel shelf are heard, particularly when heavy bass audio is playing. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 10121508Nov 25, 2013Seat belts. The armrest will not operate in any direction. The height adjustment of the armrest will not engage or remain in position, or may become stuck in one position during height adjustment. If the armrest slides past its limit and the rods are pulled out of the armrest , it is because the retention of the bracket is insufficient. The armrest bracket is under tension because the guide plate has fallen loose from the…
• 10250198Nov 14, 2013Equipment, Tires. Audi Normal Load Condition Tire Pressure Table
• 10243770Nov 11, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10204515Nov 11, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
• 10250197Nov 5, 2013Tires, Equipment. Audi Normal Load Condition Tire Pressure Table
• 10204514Nov 4, 2013Equipment. Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
• 10214968Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Scheduled Maintenance Intervals.
• 10203516Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
• 10121469Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This document contains the scheduled maintence intervals.
• 10121311Oct 29, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-92 dated August 1, 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).
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121316Oct 21, 2013Electrical system, Air bags. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 12-25 dated April 25, 2012. After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual. An SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new service replacement airbag control module. Each model?s SVM code is provided in a parts bulletin (GP bulletin), which should have been referenced through ETKA when the…
• 10212668Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Low battery charge: excess current draw location
• 10121306Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-13 dated March 22, 2012. The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle. The condition results in a no start.
• 10121945Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10121345Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many electronically-controlled features in the rear passenger compartment, in addition to the power rear windows, are deactivated if the child lock in the driver's door is activated.
• 10121365Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
• 10121371Sep 20, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-28 dated December 9, 2011. Customer is inquiring about retrofitting the MMI system with a language pack or map database outside of factory-available options.
• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121367Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-49 dated July 31, 2012. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.

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