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.

• 10124572Jul 12, 2013Equipment, Lane departure. Road lane markings are not detected or the Audi lane assist system is inoperative after the lane assist camera control module, J852, has been calibrated, the windshield has been replaced, or the air suspension level sensors have been adapted. A DTC for incorrect calibration may be stored in the camera control module (address word 85). The camera control module has not been properly calibrated; there is no technical…
• 10124524Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-64 dated October 25, 2012. CD or DVD disks do not automatically change from one to the next in the external CD or DVD changer.
• 10124520Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-42 dated June 11, 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.
• 10124519Jul 12, 2013Equipment. upersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 12-28 dated April 13, 2012. 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.
• 10124495Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. The coolant warning light is illuminated. Coolant is leaking from the front intercooler radiator because of stone damage to the radiator. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator.
• 10068746Jul 12, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068192Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066998Jul 12, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216665Jul 11, 2013Fuel system. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10216663Jul 11, 2013Fuel system. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10124513Jul 11, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. DTC U101100 (supply voltage too low) is stored in the gateway, J533 (address word 19), and/or the electronic parking brake (EPB) control module, J540 (address word 53). According to the test plan "19-Read Data Bus Keep-Awake Manager", the EPB control module kept the data bus active for prolonged periods of time.
• 10124494Jul 11, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-40 dated June 17, 2013. Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core. The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10053906Jul 11, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. Audi: the connection of water pump and hose, on some vehicles, leading to heater core, has a coolant leakage from engine area and seal ring is not the cause. Model 2009-2013 a4, a5, q5, a6.
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10124569Jul 10, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. The vehicle alarm activates for no reason and it cannot be turned off. The alarm horn does not work. TC/fault symptom combinations are found in the comfort system control module, J393 (address word 46). The DTC can be static or sporadic. The wiring harness insulation for the alarm horn can be damaged during the vehicle production assembly. Because the cable is routed through the plenum chamber, water can enter into…
• 10124511Jul 10, 2013Steering. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead. Listen to the attached…
• 10068755Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249107Jul 9, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10124527Jul 9, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. On Audi A6 and A8 vehicles equipped with an electric sun blind for the rear window (3Y2, 3Y5, 3Y8), the blind may stop functioning if it is fully extended several times in quick succession. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 68E3 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10068782Jul 9, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124557Jul 8, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 68E3. On certain Audi A6 and A8 vehicles equipped with an electric sun blind for the rear window (3Y2, 3Y5, 3Y8), the blind may stop functioning if it is fully extended several times in quick succession. Update software for the comfort system central control module.
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10124523Jul 3, 2013Equipment. Customer states that the BOSE sound system does not have enough bass. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with BOSE sound system. The current sound system equalization provides a flat frequency response, which many customers may perceive as not having enough bass.
• 10068178Jul 3, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249084Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10072127Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123570Jun 27, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-45 dated June 12, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10123556Jun 27, 2013Interior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-57 dated May 2, 2013. Customer states the Homelink controls are pressed into the interior light assembly. Clips holding the Homelink buttons in place are too weak.
• 10068745Jun 27, 2013Interior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10228312Jun 21, 2013Electrical 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.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224991Jun 21, 2013Electrical 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.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221964Jun 21, 2013Electrical 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.
• 10123593Jun 21, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-62 dated December 12, 2012. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). The faults 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.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10065641Jun 21, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 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.
• 10216661Jun 17, 2013Fuel system. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10123588Jun 17, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-36 dated April 15, 2013. Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core. The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10226466Jun 12, 2013Lane departure. Lane assist inoperative
• 10123571Jun 12, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-42 dated June 11, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10123574Jun 11, 2013Brakes. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10123561Jun 11, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-37 dated November 16, 2012. 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.
• 10123560Jun 11, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-68 dated November 12, 2012. 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.
• 10243793Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10226465Jun 10, 2013Electrical system. Alarm horn does not work or turns on without cause
• 10123564Jun 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-24 dated August 24, 2012. Customer may report the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. The license plate brackets are designed to be used with the appropriate length screw installed by hand with a screwdriver. Damaged warranty parts have been returned to Audi of America with evidence of excessive torque used when installing the screw…

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