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.

• 10051840Mar 15, 2013Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control. Audi: the field of vision of radar sensor(s) are blocked, this is due to leaves, snow, water spray, or dirt, causing deactivation of radar sensors, if no objects are detected for extended duration. Model 2011-2014 a6, a7, a8.
• 10216693Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption.
• 10123885Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-36 dated February 14, 2013. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10243989Mar 11, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228350Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10225029Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10222002Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10123896Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, the engine control module, J623 (01), is storing one or more of the following engine misfire fault codes: DTCs P0300 - P0304. The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10228348Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10226516Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10225027Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10222000Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10210666Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10123898Mar 4, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-61 dated December 12, 2012. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in engine control module, J623 (01). No leaks found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
• 10123878Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-86 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated 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, J217 (03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10068735Mar 4, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065677Mar 4, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250467Feb 26, 2013Lane departure, Air bags. Gearbox warning light briefly comes on. Fault code P0606 stored in TCM
• 10123985Feb 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-89 dated February 11, 2013. Customer may report that the transmission warning light comes on. There are no drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code P060600 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic) stored in the transmission control module, J217 (02). The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
• 10063886Feb 26, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124013Feb 25, 2013Electrical system, Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-47 dated January 22, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present). Concern may or may not be duplicated. No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system. Software fault.
• 10067481Feb 25, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123991Feb 21, 2013Steering. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the cluster. This PSS TSB applies only to the comfort concern described in the condition…
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 10250432Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption - Customer complaints, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009 ? 2012
• 10124007Feb 14, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012. Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display. DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10123990Feb 14, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-34 dated October 23, 2012. The yellow steering symbol is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTC C10ACFO (steering end stops not programmed) is logged in the power steering control unit, J500 (44). The power steering control unit, J500 (44), expects to receive a VIN message over the data bus shortly after terminal 15 is turned on.
• 10123971Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-34 dated December 12, 2012. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10063849Feb 14, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250464Feb 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message displayed in cluster.
• 10123981Feb 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report transmission warning light comes on. No drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code: P172400 Starter Interlock Signal - short to Ground (GND) Sporadic, stored in the Transmission control module (02). Fault code: 00165 Transmission Park/Neutral Position Switch -F322- Incorrect Signal Sporadic, may also be stored in the Comfort module (46). Momentary loss of signal under very specific…
• 10063882Feb 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250462Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light briefly comes on. Fault code P0606 stored in TCM.
• 10123999Feb 11, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-35 dated November 14, 2012. The customer may report that after selecting a specific temperature in AUTO mode, the resulting airflow and temperature are uncomfortable. The customer complaint is subjective and may be difficult to diagnose during a road test. Please test drive with the customer before as well as after this repair to ensure a thorough…
• 10123979Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-61 dated August 20, 2012. Customer may report that the transmission warning light comes on. There are no drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code P060600 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic) stored in the transmission control module. The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the transmission control module.
• 10067444Feb 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063880Feb 11, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250461Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (DTC P0603 in TCM)
• 10123978Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 02 number 12-02 dated December 6, 2012. Customer may report transmission warning light comes on. No drivability/starting concerns. GFF scan shows fault code: P060300 (Control Module Malfunctioning, Sporadic), stored in the Transmission control module (02). The entry is caused by an overly sensitive diagnosis in the gearbox control unit. This does not affect the driving…
• 10063879Feb 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250459Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123975Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-85 dated February 4, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10067480Feb 6, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10250458Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123974Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-80 dated January 16, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…

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