2013 Audi A6 Technical Service Bulletins

1,665 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10123635Nov 9, 2015Equipment. This document contain information on the upcoming emissions service action 17F9 in regards to the crankcase pressure regulating valve.
• 10123612Nov 3, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 15-45 dated April 15, 2015. 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.
• 10123710Oct 29, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-52 dated October 28, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10123708Oct 28, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-48 dated October 15, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10123718Oct 27, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 15-09 dated October 2, 2015. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10123716Oct 20, 2015Steering, Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. driving style, environmental…
• 10123729Oct 16, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-10 dated August 25, 2015. When the vehicle is started, the GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the MMI navigation map does not match the vehicle?s actual location or direction of travel for a long period of time (often as long as 10 minutes). The issue occurs in open sky, with no large buildings obstructing the sky view. The issue is intermittent…
• 10123727Oct 16, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-07 dated July 28, 2015. The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only reaches 2G service. This bulletin applies only to model year 2012-2013 A6 and A7 vehicles. For other models, see TSB 2039476. This bulletin does not apply to model year 2014 or newer. Starting with model year 2014, the new telephone…
• 10123704Oct 15, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-46 dated May 15, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10123714Oct 13, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-02 dated February 9, 2015. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another brake noise TSB applicable to the VIN. For additional information, refer to the Audi Brake systems brochure. Brake noise…
• 10123712Oct 5, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-56 dated December 8, 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. 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…
• 10123700Oct 5, 2015Electrical system. Engine warning lamp is illuminated. EPC lamp is illuminated. The engine runs irregularly. DTCs related to the cylinder on demand (COD) function are stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01). See the Service section of this bulletin for a complete list. A delay during the actuation of the COD adjusting mechanism is possible during the switch between 8 and 4 cylinder mode.
• 10123717Oct 2, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-07 dated September 30, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10123752Oct 1, 2015Equipment. This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals. The first scheduled service is due at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, all remaining scheduled services are due every 10,000 miles or 1 year after previous service, whichever occurs first.
• 10123774Sep 29, 2015Electrical system. While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth navigation view. ?This service is currently unavailable. Please try again later" message appears in the MMI. The customer may also see an error message in the myAudi portal indicating that one or multiple licenses are expired and must be renewed. Replacing the SIM card or MMI hardware or performing the SVM…
• 10123773Sep 29, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-70 dated November 6, 2014. The overhead view camera system or one of its cameras does not work. DTCs are logged in the rearview camera system control module. DTCS for the affected camera may also be logged. Incorrect component.
• 10123771Sep 24, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 15-67 dated August 19, 2015. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor. Any replacement of A/C compressors?regardless of the reason for failure?must include an ODIS GFF cooling performance test plan of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume. This GFF test plan requirement is…
• 10123792Sep 21, 2015Equipment. This document contains the important email to all Audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate madatory stop-sale order that is in effect to all vehicles from 20110-2015 that have a 2.0L TDI engine.
• 10123775Sep 21, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. 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…
• 10123763Sep 9, 2015Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-63 dated June 2, 2015. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10123764Sep 8, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. 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.
• 10123760Sep 3, 2015Electrical system. DTCs are stored in the ECM. There may be soot buildup on the moveable elements of the pressure sensing glow plug (PSG).
• 10128419Aug 28, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 14-85 dated July 24, 2014. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed or is stuck closed. The condition may be intermittent. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10128415Aug 27, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-80 dated March 20, 2015. The addresses and contacts stored in the Navigation >> Favorites, Navigation >> Directory, and Navigation >> Last destinations submenus disappear intermittently. Intermittently, the MMI system does not appear to remember that the user?s myAudi PIN has already been entered, and it requires the user to enter the PIN again. The voice…
• 10128413Aug 25, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-90 dated June 5, 2015. When the vehicle is started, the GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the MMI navigation map does not match the vehicle?s actual location or direction of travel for a long period of time (often as long as 10 minutes). The issue occurs in open sky, with no large buildings obstructing the sky view. The issue is intermittent, but…
• 10128363Aug 24, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 14-49 dated April 25, 2014. 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.
• 10128408Aug 19, 2015Equipment. Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative. Any replacement of A/C compressors must include an ODIS GFF test plan confirming a malfunction of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume.
• 10128361Aug 17, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-54 dated August 18, 2011. Audi advanced key (keyless entry) is inoperative on all doors, but the engine can be started with the keyless starting system (keyless go). The keyless starting system (keyless go) is a standard feature; Audi advanced key is an optional feature.
• 10128406Aug 13, 2015Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-62 dated January 9, 2012. The trunk cannot be unlocked with the button on the remote, with the button in the driver?s door panel, or with the handle on the lid of the trunk. Vehicles have a ?VALET? button in the glove box that activates the valet parking feature, which prevents unauthorized access to the trunk. When the valet parking feature is activated, the…
• 10128405Aug 4, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 14-21 dated November 26, 2014. The MIL is on. Customer may report a reduction in power. DTC P029900 (Turbo/Super Charger Underboost) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). The circlip connecting the turbo wastegate actuator rod and the wastegate flap lever can fall off due to low tension of the clip. Consequently, the wastegate…
• 10128417Aug 3, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 15-59 dated January 29, 2015. A bulb failure warning for one or several taillight functions appears in the instrument cluster, but the taillights are operating normally. The warning only occurs at very low outside temperatures. DTC entries are logged in the comfort system central control module. The transistor in the taillight is a component of the bulb failure…
• 10074504Aug 3, 2015Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130705Jul 30, 2015Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 15-65 dated March 23, 2015. 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…
• 10128397Jul 29, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 15-26 dated June 30, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The diagnostic limitations were too narrow.
• 10130752Jul 28, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-00 dated June 30, 2015. The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only reaches 2G service when in metropolitan areas. This bulletin applies only to model year 2012-2013 A6 and A7 vehicles. For other vehicles, see TSB 2039476.
• 10128360Jul 21, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 14-07 dated August 11, 2014. The MIL is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. ?Limp Home? mode is active. Faults may be stored in the transmission control module. Coolant loss is found from one or more control valves: N82, N509, or N488. Coolant may have migrated into the wiring…
• 10058574Jul 21, 2015Engine cooling. Audi: some vehicles will experience warning coolant level is on, elevation of engine temperature, an active limp home mode due to performance of climate system heating is insufficient due loss of coolant resulting in coolant migration of electrical harness and air conditioning electronics. Model 2010-14 a6, 7, 8, 4, 5, a5 cabriolet, tt, q5, 7.
• 10128399Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. 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.
• 10128501Jul 1, 2015Equipment. This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals for Audi vehicles.
• 10128471Jul 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 11-10 dated December 2, 2011. Clutch is not operating properly. Clutch has a burnt smell. Clutch pedal does not fully return to starting position. Incorrect shifting, the revolutions of clutch plate and engine input shaft differ too much, excessive slipping of the clutch, and when the clutch is pressed and an incorrect lower gear is selected, can result in…
• 10128469Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. The MIL is on. Customer may report that the engine runs irregularly. DTCs are stored in the ECM. On the camshaft adjustment valve, the filter element can loosen. There is no consequential damage from loosened particles in the oil circuit. They are gathered by the oil filter.
• 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model all. All years.
• 10120823Jun 30, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-85 dated May 15, 2015. The customer complains that the Audi connect Online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only reaches 2G service when in metropolitan areas. This bulletin applies only to model year 2012-2013 A6 and A7 vehicles. For other vehicles, see TSB 2039476.
• 10120746Jun 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. The MIL is on. DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). The diagnostic limitations were too narrow.
• 10120832Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-50 dated July 10, 2014. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing noises.
• 10120817Jun 29, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-75 dated March 12, 2014. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
• 10120821Jun 24, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 15-63 dated May 18, 2015. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10120829Jun 19, 2015Electrical system. The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
• 10120819Jun 19, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-20 dated April 9, 2012. A loud noise is heard when the outside mirrors are folded in or out. The noise originates in the metal spring inside the hinge area of the mirror housing. This spring is used for stabilizing the mirror when the vehicle is driven over rough roads to minimize mirror glass shake. When the mirror housing is folded in or out, the spring…
• 10120744Jun 19, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-28 dated March 6, 2014. MMI freezes or crashes and restarts when telephone address book is searched. This condition occurs because special characters (including symbols, emoticons, or map icons) are stored in the name field of a phonebook contact.

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