2012 Audi A6 Technical Service Bulletins

1,506 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi A6. 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.

• 10066394Jun 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122422Jun 20, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-05 dated September 12, 2013. MMI screen carrier shudders, shakes, and/or is noisy during operation. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with Navigation Plus (PR Number 8DY). For vehicles with Radio Plus, please follow standard diagnosis steps. The applicable vehicles can be clearly identified by the MMI Touch touchpad on the E380. Incorrect tolerances with…
• 10122415Jun 20, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10066392Jun 20, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231128Jun 16, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231127Jun 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10242630Jun 4, 2014Other or unknown, Air bags. Module
• 10122440Jun 3, 2014Electrical system. Audi has determined that, under specific conditions, the turbocharger could malfunction and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. The MIL is part of your on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional information about the MIL.
• 10122421Jun 2, 2014Equipment, Seats. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 74 number 14-17 dated February 21, 2014. Customer may complain that the seat pneumatics (side bolsters and lumbar support) actuate without any input from the customer. This condition can occur when the vehicle is driven at high altitudes or when the outside temperature fluctuates.
• 10066351Jun 2, 2014Seats, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212703May 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10122480May 29, 2014Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-25 dated July 24, 2013. Customer complains about heavy condensation is present in the headlight, lower headlight lens cracking, and upper headlight housing cracking (at transition from lens to black surround). Workshop found no visible external force marks (from accident or debris impact) are present, one or both sides may be affected, and the vehicle is not…
• 10066432May 29, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228295May 28, 2014Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10224974May 28, 2014Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10221947May 28, 2014Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10210679May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electronic stability control. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10122452May 28, 2014Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating…
• 10231139May 26, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10216614May 21, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition. Improved software for the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46) in production. Service software update will follow at a later date (to be determined).
• 10122454May 21, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-51 dated January 3, 2014. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. DTCs may be present. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10065429May 21, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250971May 14, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122467May 14, 2014Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-49 dated April 17, 2014. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. The customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 ? 80 mph (88 ? 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10122515May 13, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Due to a process fault, the gearbox was filled with ATF fluid containing sulphur on Audi vehicles with multritronic manufactured within a specific period. As a result, a copper sulphide layer may form on the conductor tracks of the gearbox control unit and cause electrical faults. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37H5 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action…
• 10067787May 13, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249079May 12, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Multitronic
• 10122487May 12, 2014Electrical system. Due to a process fault, the gearbox was filled with ATF fluid containing sulphur on Audi vehicles with multritronic manufactured within a specific period. As a result, a copper sulphide layer may form on the conductor tracks of the gearbox control unit and cause electrical faults. Drain and flush the gearbox and replace the multitronic unit.
• 10067663May 12, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226540May 5, 2014Suspension. Squealing, howling, or whistling noise from under vehicle when cold
• 10122466May 5, 2014Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 39 number 12-12 dated June 12, 2012. A squealing, howling, or whistling noise may be heard coming from under the vehicle. The condition is typically noticed when the vehicle is cold and is moving at speeds of 5 - 60 mph. The noise is from the intermediate bearing of the propeller shaft.
• 10122472May 2, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 64 number 12-22 dated July 5, 2012. After one or both of the front door control units (J386/J387) is replaced, one or both of the rear door control units (J3888/J389) cannot be coded or parameterized via an SVM specified vs. actual comparison (spec/actual). The parameter data in the software coding container has changed for the front and rear door control units.
• 10226523May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Jerky accelerator response in reverse gear
• 10226521May 1, 2014Lane departure, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
• 10210673May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. A jerky accelerator response is felt when the vehicle is pulled away from a stop in reverse. Incorrect calibration of clutch program. New software in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02) addressed the condition.
• 10122459May 1, 2014Vehicle speed control. A jerky accelerator response is felt when the vehicle is pulled away from a stop in reverse. Incorrect calibration of clutch program.
• 10122457May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-01 dated April 24, 2013. Transmission warning may appear in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or ?Stuck Off? is stored in transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this…
• 10065992May 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226431Apr 29, 2014Lane departure. Lane Change Assistant sporadically inoperative
• 10212673Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Low battery charge: Diagnosis tips and TAC instructions
• 10210621Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification steps to ensure that the vehicle is configured correctly. For additional information on known current draw issues, refer to the following TSBs: ? 2014127: 27 Battery dead or low after returning to the vehicle (2007 A6, A8, Q7) ? 2019143: 27 Battery discharged on some vehicles with…
• 10122369Apr 29, 2014Electrical system, Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-78 dated October 31, 2013. Audi side assist deactivates or is sporadically inoperative. Message "Side Assist Unavailable" is displayed in the driver information system display when the system deactivates. Audi side assist deactivates or is sporadically inoperative. DTCs are stored in the Lane change assistance control module. A software issue within J769…
• 10122336Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-12 dated February 28, 2012. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. The vehicle has either a battery diagnostic management control module or a battery energy management control module. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification…
• 10055841Apr 29, 2014Lane departure. Audi: on some vehicles, the side assist will be sporadically inoperative or will deactivates itself and message appears side assist unavailable.
• 10231108Apr 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. 97 no start
• 10122349Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-44 dated August 26, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. Battery discharged; however, when charged, there is no bus silence when vehicle ignition is off. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs.
• 10122345Apr 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 14-36 dated March 31, 2014. The customer may report hearing noises from the upper dashboard area when driving on poor roads, making phone calls, or playing music. The noise can be caused by unfavorable tolerances between the instrument panel speaker and the center speaker trim. A speaker that has been incorrectly installed can make the condition worse.

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