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.

• 10067450Feb 4, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068722Jan 25, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068187Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051763Jan 25, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Audi: the lane change assistant would deactivate or would be sporadically inoperative due to software issue within j769. Model 2012-2013 a6, a7.
• 10068721Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10228346Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10225025Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10221998Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10226510Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10210660Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P074100 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is stored in TCM. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10253418Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10253417Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10067528Dec 24, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122673Dec 21, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The Google Earth map will not load. The display shows an active data connection, and ? Google? is almost fully white. Customer has active Audi Connect subscription. All other Audi Connect functions operate normally. The concern only occurs if the vehicle is started in a 2G cellular zone. The system operates normally if started in a 3G cellular zone. The vehicle has MMI software 0566 installed. Certain Audi Connect…
• 10067456Dec 21, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250457Dec 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P060A00 stored
• 10122681Dec 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-67 dated September 28, 2012. Customer may report gearbox warning light on. In some cases after starting vehicle and placing into gear the vehicle would not move. After key cycle the vehicle drives without restriction. The entry P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged in the following situation: After selecting Neutral, a driving mode (D or R) is selected within…
• 10250419Dec 17, 2012Electrical system. MIL on, DTC for "System rich" (P1137 and/or P1139)
• 10122692Dec 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-58 dated November 5, 2012. MIL on, with DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module). Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes. By changing the crankcase pressure valve to a lower operating pressure this condition can be…
• 10250431Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009 - 2012
• 10250418Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. incorrect software setting. In some scenarios such as extended idling or heavy stop and go traffic, this could cause a slight misinterpretation of the data and possibly an activation of the Malfunction Indicator Light.
• 10250417Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. MIL on, no leak in EVAP system (DTC P045600 in ECM)
• 10122694Dec 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-59 dated November 20, 2012. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in ECM. No leaks found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
• 10122693Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 12-45 dated October 1, 2012. MIL on with one or more DTCs. The faults listed can occur under certain driving conditions. This is caused by an incorrect software setting. In some scenarios such as extended idling or heavy stop and go traffic, this could cause a slight misinterpretation of the data and possibly an activation of the Malfunction Indicator Light.
• 10122688Dec 12, 2012Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-33 dated November 21, 2012. Engine oil consumption too high. 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.
• 10121559Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. 3.0T engine oil level low. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 24V2 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be in New Federal Emissions Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer…
• 10073963Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063869Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063848Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063835Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063834Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122657Dec 10, 2012Electrical system. This communication is to inform you that Update 48K4 has been closed. We have turned off visibility for this Update while an alternate software solution is being developed.
• 10067567Dec 10, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250416Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. Sporadic vehicle no start (DTC P170100, P157000)
• 10122695Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-76 dated October 4, 2012. The vehicle cannot be started sporadically. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. DTC's are logged. The remote key the customer is using is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10250426Dec 6, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10122689Dec 6, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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 a too sensitive diagnosis in the gearbox control unit. This does not affect the driving characteristics.
• 10063843Dec 6, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122660Dec 4, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This document contains the Audi TAC technical newsletter. The news letter contains information on the Audi TAC hours of operation, the Audi technical assistance survey, the 4.0 L V8 TFSI in the A8L, S6, S7, S8, and the power steering control unit.
• 10122713Dec 3, 2012Equipment, Steering. The MIL is on for steering related faults. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 48K4 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable…
• 10249095Nov 22, 2012Engine cooling. ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10216639Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Brakes. 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. Typically engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in…
• 10122866Nov 21, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 12-09 dated October 1, 2012. Engine oil consumption too high. 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.
• 10064796Nov 21, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228304Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. Software update needed.
• 10224983Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. Software update needed.
• 10221956Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. Software update needed.

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