2012 Audi A6 Technical Service Bulletins

1,505 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.

• 10122187Jan 9, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-28 dated November 14, 2013. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the ECM. Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10228383Jan 8, 2014Electrical system. The vehicle is in transport mode.
• 10225062Jan 8, 2014Equipment. The vehicle is in transport mode.
• 10222035Jan 8, 2014Equipment. The vehicle is in transport mode.
• 10122176Jan 8, 2014Fuel system, Engine. The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due…
• 10122174Jan 8, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 11-23 dated May 23, 2011. The MIL is on. DTC P169A00 is stored in the ECM. The vehicle is in transport mode.
• 10065419Jan 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065417Jan 8, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228382Jan 7, 2014Electrical system. The faults listed above are caused by an incorrect software setting and can occur under certain driving conditions. In some scenarios, such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic, a slight misinterpretation of the data can occur and the MIL may be activated.
• 10225061Jan 7, 2014Engine cooling. The faults listed above are caused by an incorrect software setting and can occur under certain driving conditions. In some scenarios, such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic, a slight misinterpretation of the data can occur and the MIL may be activated.
• 10222034Jan 7, 2014Electrical system. The faults listed above are caused by an incorrect software setting and can occur under certain driving conditions. In some scenarios, such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic, a slight misinterpretation of the data can occur and the MIL may be activated.
• 10122173Jan 7, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-07 dated June 21, 2013. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). The faults listed above are caused by an incorrect software setting and can occur under certain driving conditions. In some scenarios, such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic, a slight misinterpretation of the data can occur and the MIL may be activated.
• 10065416Jan 7, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228381Jan 3, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10225060Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10222033Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10122200Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-11 dated October 31, 2013. When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other end cannot clearly understand the driver. The driver?s voice sounds muffled, as if it is being heard from under water. The microphone seal is damaged during installation into the roof module.
• 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.
• 10122196Jan 3, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-87 dated March 27, 2013. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the…
• 10122172Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-19 dated August 1, 2013. 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.
• 10066372Jan 3, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065415Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054988Jan 3, 2014Body and structure. Audi: once vehicle is locked and door is checked, door fails to re-opened when using outside door handle.
• 10054241Jan 3, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Audi: some vehicles would experience rough idle, driving power reduced, illumination of malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on instrument panel due to specific fault codes presence. Model 2010-2013 a4, a5, a6, q5.
• 10122190Jan 2, 2014Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Before proceeding with any of the following steps, check for any applicable TSBs for brake noise. Also refer to the Audi Brake Systems brochure for helpful information.
• 10121402Dec 20, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-35 dated October 8, 2013. During reset of the service reminder, the message ?AIR system - action required - observe test plan? appears on the ODIS tester. MIL is not illuminated. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10121401Dec 20, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-37 dated October 10, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. Mileage is greater than 15,000 miles. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10121408Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as…
• 10054859Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10053944Dec 6, 2013Engine. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Models 2009-2012. No model provided.
• 10228340Dec 5, 2013Engine cooling. Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can cause the DTCs to appear.
• 10225019Dec 5, 2013Engine cooling. Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can cause the DTCs to appear.
• 10221992Dec 5, 2013Engine cooling. Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can cause the DTCs to appear.
• 10121409Dec 5, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10121398Dec 5, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-66 dated January 17, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can cause the DTCs to appear. The condition can be improved and the DTCs eliminated when the crankcase pressure valve is changed to a lower operating pressure and the ECM…
• 10212669Dec 3, 2013Vehicle speed control. Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
• 10210617Dec 3, 2013Brakes. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. ?Set? button on cruise control stalk does not work.
• 10121416Dec 3, 2013Seat belts. The seatbelt warning light is illuminated, but the passenger seatbelt is buckled. The seatbelt warning chime is not on. This bulletin only applies to 2012 vehicles equipped with navigation system. Software of the instrument cluster control module needs to be updated.
• 10121404Dec 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 13-17 dated April 5, 2013. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. ?Set? button on cruise control stalk does not work. DTCs are present in the vehicle. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button.
• 10068150Dec 3, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243765Dec 2, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10204517Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Elso pro reminder.
• 10251025Nov 21, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10204491Nov 21, 2013Brakes. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal
• 10204489Nov 21, 2013Suspension, Steering, Tires, Wheels. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
• 10121499Nov 21, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-51 dated July 30, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10121497Nov 21, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-42 dated September 27, 2013. 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…
• 10204516Nov 18, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind noise from Exterior Mirror.
• 10204499Nov 15, 2013Seats. Customer may complain that the seat pneumatics (side bolsters and lumbar support) actuate without

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