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.

• 10124621Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports to remove carbon buildup under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date for certain 2009-12 Model Year Audi vehicles with 3.2L engine, and certain 2009-2013…
• 10124609Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of a revision to Update 24Z6. The revision is in regards to the manifold actuator.
• 10124642Aug 13, 2013Equipment. Various "whistling" noises are heard from the blower motor when it is running, particularly when it is running at lower fan speeds. The noises may be intermittent, and may depend on the outside temperature, the position of the flaps, etc. The noises are subtle, and they may not be heard if the audio system is on or if the vehicle is moving. The noises may be caused by a section of the noise insulation on the…
• 10124616Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. Audi has determined that, under certain driving conditions, carbon buildup can occur in the engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this carbon buildup, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster may illuminate. The MIL is part of your on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional information about the MIL.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10124643Aug 9, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 13-03 dated May 13, 2013. Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. "Limp Home" mode is active. Faults are 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…
• 10053889Aug 9, 2013Engine cooling. Audi: presence of coolant loss inside electrical connector, causes engine warning light to illuminate and temperature of engine to elevate and failure of climate system heating performance. Model 2010-2012 a6, a7, a8, q7, a5 cabriolet, tt, a4, q5.
• 10124593Aug 6, 2013Engine cooling. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 24Z6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen…
• 10124690Aug 5, 2013Equipment. This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
• 10124687Aug 5, 2013Equipment, Brakes. This document contains information on the Audi braking guard.
• 10124678Aug 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-16 dated July 19, 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.
• 10124636Aug 5, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-65 dated October 25, 2012. MMI 3G+ Sound system "popping" and various other technical Issues (K0715 Update). Only apply this bulletin to vehicles if the customer complaint is in the correct group. Applying the update to vehicles outside of the appropriate group can cause repeat repairs and the warranty claim may be denied. This bulletin only applies to…
• 10124614Aug 5, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24Z6. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. Install new manifold actuators.
• 10124654Aug 2, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-45 dated July 10, 2013. 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…
• 10124679Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-97 dated May 13, 2013. 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.
• 10124648Aug 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-49 dated August 8, 2011. 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).
• 10124634Aug 1, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-93 dated October 25, 2012. Cap on dimmer knob (light switch) has fallen off and cannot be found.
• 10210653Jul 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. There is a reaction between the TCM and the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in vehicles within a specific VIN range.
• 10124500Jul 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10066845Jul 31, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053887Jul 31, 2013Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: due to a possible malfunction of gearbox, in some vehicles, a message may appear in cluster and between automatic transmission fluid (atf) and transmission control module, a reaction may occur. Model 2012-2013 a4, a5 cabriolet, a6.
• 10124581Jul 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-38 dated March 2, 2012. When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes in one of the following scenarios: * After the initial Bluetooth connection (shortly after the phone is bonded to the vehicle), the screen freezes briefly. * After the ignition is switched on (shortly after the phone automatically reconnects…
• 10124509Jul 30, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-46 dated June 27, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124575Jul 24, 2013Exterior lighting. Heavy condensation present in the headlight. Lower headlight lens cracking. Upper headlight housing cracking (at transition from lens to black surround). No visible external force marks (from accident or flying debris) are present. One or both sides may be affected. The vehicle is not equipped with halogen headlights. The production process causes stress on the headlights from the bumper, as well as torsion force…
• 10068715Jul 24, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053888Jul 24, 2013Exterior lighting. Audi: during production process, vehicles experience stress on headlights, from bumper and torsion force, from installation causing cracks to appear in headlights, having heavy condensation and allowing water to enter. Model 2012-2014 a6.
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10249108Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10228321Jul 19, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10225000Jul 19, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10221973Jul 19, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10210652Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch linings toward the optimal operating points in the most diverse load conditions. As a result, sporadic driving power disruptions lasting for less than a second or reduced shift comfort are possible over the first 500 miles. This is normal, and these…
• 10124526Jul 19, 2013Equipment. On Audi A6 and A8 vehicles equipped with an electric sun blind for the rear window (3Y2, 3Y5, 3Y8), the blind may stop functioning if it is fully extended several times in quick succession. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 68E3 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10124499Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-40 dated February 28, 2012. Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down. There is a rough driving power disruption that occurs sporadically and lasts for less than a second. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch…
• 10124491Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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.
• 10068783Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065649Jul 19, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053884Jul 19, 2013Engine, Engine cooling. Audi: due to defective vacuum actuators, some vehicles experience high rpms with a power reduction, intake manifold runner control stuck closed (bank 1 and bank 2) power and vacuum actuator needs to be updated. Model 2013 a6, a7, s4, s5 (cab), q7, q5.
• 10053883Jul 19, 2013Steering. Audi: in some vehicles, the clutches, after having torque converter, complete gearbox replacement or mechatronics, must adapt to new components with gradual moving of clutch linings in most diverse load conditions. Models 2004-14, a3, tt, q7, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8, q5, s4, s5, s6, s7, rs5.
• 10124506Jul 18, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 53 number 13-02 dated July 11, 2013. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. DTC U101100 (supply voltage too low) is stored in the gateway, J533 (address word 19), and/or the electronic parking brake (EPB) control module, J540 (address word 53). According to the test plan "19-Read Data Bus Keep-Awake Manager", the EPB control…
• 10124496Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-42 dated July 11, 2013. Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area. The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core. The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10251020Jul 12, 2013Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10228291Jul 12, 2013Brakes, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10224970Jul 12, 2013Brakes, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Body and structure. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10221943Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10216666Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator (Figure 1).
• 10216664Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator (Figure 1).
• 10124573Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-64 dated June 20, 2013. The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but after a few days or weeks, one or more of the programmed Homelink buttons no longer functions. The LED on the Homelink button that is no longer functioning now flashes slowly, indicating that no programming is stored. The customer's…

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