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.

• 10121510Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-89 dated July 3, 2013. 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.
• 10121479Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Rough idle or reduced driving power and, in turn, an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 28G6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited…
• 10068162Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226459Oct 31, 2013Lane departure. Lane Change Assistant sporadically inoperative
• 10121952Oct 31, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-74 dated September 11, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative. Message ?Side Assist Unavailable? is displayed in the Driver Information Display when the system deactivates. Workshop finds that Audi Lane Change Assistant can be activated without issue. DTCs are stored in the Lane Change Assistance…
• 10121950Oct 31, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-86 dated June 11, 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.
• 10068751Oct 31, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054231Oct 31, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Audi: driver information display message side assist unavailable and lane change assist is sporadic inoperative because of software diagnostic fault. Model 2011-2013 a6, a7, a8.
• 10121311Oct 29, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-92 dated August 1, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
• 10243776Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121987Oct 23, 2013Engine, Equipment. This document contains the Audi oil capacity chart.
• 10216646Oct 22, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. 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…
• 10122046Oct 22, 2013Electrical 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…
• 10121302Oct 22, 2013Engine cooling. 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…
• 10249076Oct 21, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling. ECM Software Update
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121961Oct 21, 2013Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24AD. 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…
• 10121947Oct 21, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty. When performing replacement of an A/C Compressor under warranty, the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered must be documented.
• 10072123Oct 21, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226506Oct 16, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTC P0706 )
• 10216677Oct 16, 2013Engine cooling. EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak))
• 10210656Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. There is a reaction between the TCM and the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in vehicles within a specific VIN range.
• 10121307Oct 16, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-10 dated July 31, 2013. Customer may report that the gearbox warning message is on. DTC P0706 (driving mode sensor, implausible signal) is stored in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address 02). There is a reaction between the TCM and the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in vehicles within a specific VIN range.
• 10121304Oct 16, 2013Engine. MIL 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.
• 10066848Oct 16, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228400Oct 10, 2013Equipment. Audi on Demand Special Vehicle Repair Authorization
• 10225079Oct 10, 2013Equipment. Audi on Demand Special Vehicle Repair Authorization
• 10222052Oct 10, 2013Equipment. Audi on Demand Special Vehicle Repair Authorization
• 10121943Oct 10, 2013Equipment. This vehicle is one of a limited number of specially-built vehicles that are part of the Audi on Demand pilot program in the USA. A Repair Authorization must be obtained for this vehicle when it arrives at an Audi dealership requiring diagnosis or repair. PDI for this vehicle does not require prior authorization or a TAC ticket. For all other concerns, the procedures in this bulletin are mandatory until further…
• 10065345Oct 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228329Oct 8, 2013Engine 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.
• 10225008Oct 8, 2013Engine 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.
• 10221981Oct 8, 2013Engine 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.
• 10121294Oct 8, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-26 dated August 29, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. 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.
• 10065657Oct 8, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212668Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Low battery charge: excess current draw location
• 10121312Oct 7, 2013Body and structure. This bulletin is informational only for repairs made to the rear bumper. Under the rear bumper cover, two shields are fitted below the Lane Change Assistance control units. The shields are in place to prevent unwanted reflections from special aftermarket accessories fitted on this vehicle. These reflections can interfere with the function of the Lane Change Assistance system. The shields are in place to prevent…
• 10121306Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-13 dated March 22, 2012. The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle. The condition results in a no start.
• 10066973Oct 7, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212667Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. Battery testing and charging - vehicles with BDM
• 10210615Oct 4, 2013Equipment. Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367). When the InCharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added resistance in the system between the battery and jumper posts.
• 10121305Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-10 dated February 13, 2012. Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM - J367). When the InCharge 940 is used as a battery charger in auto mode, it performs a battery condition test and may prematurely fail the battery if the charging takes place at the jumper posts in the engine compartment. This is due to the added…
• 10121945Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10243918Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi Oil Capacity Chart
• 10243781Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10249104Sep 27, 2013Steering. Power Steering Control Unit Software (NVLW)
• 10216643Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Electronic oil consumption measurement
• 10121397Sep 27, 2013Steering. When making minor steering movements while driving in a straight line in Audi vehicles with electromechanical power steering manufactured within a specific period, the customer may occasionally perceive slight irregularities with the assistance provided by the power steering. This phenomenon mainly occurs when the temperature is around the freezing point. This is a comfort-related issue; therefore no warning symbol…
• 10121338Sep 27, 2013Suspension, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-36 dated February 18, 2013. This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic. 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. The customer feels the vibration in one or both of the following…

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