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.

• 10228389Jan 21, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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 to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10225069Jan 21, 2014Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective. It is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function.
• 10225068Jan 21, 2014Fuel system. 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 to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10222042Jan 21, 2014Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective. It is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function.
• 10222041Jan 21, 2014Fuel system. 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 to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10122193Jan 21, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-64 dated January 2, 2014. 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.
• 10122189Jan 21, 2014Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-39 dated July 12, 2013. Vehicle pulls (left or right). Steering wheel is not level or is off-center. These conditions may be noticed during PDI. If the condition is due to outside influence (such as an accident), this TSB does not apply. In an effort to gain information on this condition, Audi of America is asking you to contact the Audi Technical Assistance…
• 10122181Jan 21, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-34 dated October 8, 2013. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective. It is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function.
• 10122180Jan 21, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-55 dated January 8, 2014. 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.
• 10065423Jan 21, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231122Jan 20, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10122198Jan 14, 2014Electrical system. Customer may report that the head-up display (HUD) flickers or dims quickly. Software in the windshield projection head-up display control module, J898 (address word 82), causes incorrect brightness control.
• 10066366Jan 14, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231121Jan 13, 2014Equipment. Updates and suggestions
• 10122203Jan 13, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). One of the TopView cameras will not calibrate. For issues with the Front TopView camera image being upside down after replacing J928, please reference TSB 2035912, 91 Front TopView camera cannot be calibrated; picture appears upside down. Improper setup of the calibration board and/or camera.
• 10066375Jan 13, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249096Jan 10, 2014Engine cooling. ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10122202Jan 10, 2014Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-16 dated November 27, 2013. After the camera control module, J928, has been replaced, the front image is upside down and cannot be changed. The calibration cannot be completed. The coding of the camera control module is not completed correctly.
• 10122169Jan 10, 2014Electrical system. Under certain conditions, permanent mode $0A DTC codes concerning the fuel pump power stage module may remain visible after the vehicle?s OBD system has run the proper monitors successfully to allow the DTC to be erased by the system, after a proper repair. This software malfunction may cause vehicle to not pass IM inspection programs. This software update eliminates specific permanent DTC codes stored in mode $0A…
• 10067783Jan 10, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066374Jan 10, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216681Jan 9, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak. New pressure sensors in production: ? For vehicles with a fuel tank pressure sensor, G400, and a fuel tank leak detection control module, J909, that are separate (two components): part numbers 8K0906253 and 8K0906253B supersede to 8K0906253D. ?
• 10122192Jan 9, 2014Brakes, Steering, Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. Document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 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.
• 10122177Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-68 dated February 7, 2013. The MIL is on. DTC P008700 is stored in the ECM. The fault listed can occur under certain driving conditions. It is caused by an incorrect software setting. Some driving scenarios (such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic) can cause a slight misinterpretation of the data, which causes the MIL to illuminate.
• 10065963Jan 9, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065420Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228386Jan 8, 2014Electrical system. The fault listed can occur under certain driving conditions. It is caused by an incorrect software setting. Some driving scenarios (such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic) can cause a slight misinterpretation of the data, which causes the MIL to illuminate.
• 10225065Jan 8, 2014Electrical system. The fault listed can occur under certain driving conditions. It is caused by an incorrect software setting. Some driving scenarios (such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic) can cause a slight misinterpretation of the data, which causes the MIL to illuminate.
• 10222038Jan 8, 2014Electrical system. The fault listed can occur under certain driving conditions. It is caused by an incorrect software setting. Some driving scenarios (such as extended idling or heavy stop-and-go traffic) can cause a slight misinterpretation of the data, which causes the MIL to illuminate.
• 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…
• 10065419Jan 8, 2014Engine. 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.
• 10243768Dec 23, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10121411Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-96 dated October 16, 2013. Customer may report that the automatic door lock function cannot be deactivated. The "Lock when driving" (Autolock) configuration setting has been discontinued starting in some model year 2013 vehicles, and it is no longer available in the Car >> Vehicle Settings category in the MMI. The vehicle can still be unlocked while it is…
• 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…
• 10066976Dec 9, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.

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