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.

• 10225042Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis must be followed before any ignition coils are replaced.
• 10222015Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis must be followed before any ignition coils are replaced.
• 10216657Apr 15, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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 (Figure 1). The seal ring is not the cause of the leak.
• 10123934Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-52 dated February 25, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present). Concern may or may not be duplicated. No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system. Software fault.
• 10123905Apr 15, 2013Engine cooling. 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.
• 10123904Apr 15, 2013Equipment, Engine. MIL on. Rough idle. DTCs are stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis must be followed before any ignition coils are…
• 10226679Apr 11, 2013Equipment. Audi In-Car Video Tutorial DVDs for MY2013 A6, A7 and A8 models
• 10123937Apr 11, 2013Equipment. As an expanding premium brand, Audi continues to acquire conquest customers from our competitors. In our continuing quest to improve customer satisfaction, we have identified the need to further explain certain vehicle features and technologies with which customers new to the brand may not be familiar. Audi is pleased to provide all dealerships with two in-car video DVD tutorials (one for MY2013 A6/A7 and one for…
• 10065624Apr 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212666Apr 5, 2013Equipment, Vehicle speed control. Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
• 10210614Apr 5, 2013Brakes. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. ?Set? button on cruise control stalk does not work.
• 10123924Apr 5, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-39 dated March 18, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123910Apr 5, 2013Vehicle speed control. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. "Set" button on cruise control stalk does not work. DTCs are present in the vehicle. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control "Set" button.
• 10216699Apr 4, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10123930Apr 4, 2013Exterior lighting. Headlight range control warning displayed in instrument cluster. DTCs may or may not be present. Vehicle is equipped with cornering light and headlight range control module. Only vehicles equipped with Xenon headlight are affected. Manufacturing issues with J745 control units.
• 10123907Apr 4, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 13-12 dated April 1, 2013. MIL on, DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation) is stored. Turbocharger waste gate flap has play. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure…
• 10068703Apr 4, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251038Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Brakes squeel
• 10243828Apr 2, 2013Electrical system, Lane departure. Lane Change Assist Control Module (NVLW)
• 10123942Apr 2, 2013Lane departure, Electrical system. On Audi vehicles with lane change assist manufactured within a specific period, the lane change assist control unit may fail in individual cases after a period of time. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 96C8 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicles must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be…
• 10068774Apr 2, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226518Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10216698Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation).
• 10210668Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software. Specific DFCCs are stored as a result of the following situations: - DTC P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged when a driving mode (Drive or Reverse) is selected within one second of selecting Neutral, while the vehicle rolls at a speed less than 2 mph (such as when the vehicle is being maneuvered in or out of a parking spot).
• 10123940Apr 1, 2013Equipment. The topics for the Audi IQS Newsletters are chosen based on "Voice of the Customer" data and respond directly to top concerns of Audi owners. They are designed to help educate you and make an impact on customer satisfaction. Dealer Communications dealing with IQS topics are also distributed on occasion.
• 10123919Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-77 dated December 19, 2012. Customer may report transmission warning light is illuminated. In some cases, the vehicle will not move after being started and placed into gear. After key cycle, the vehicle drives without restriction. DTCs are stored in the transmission control module, J217 (02). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply.
• 10123906Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 13-11 dated March 6, 2013. MIL on, DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure Deviation) is stored. Turbocharger waste gate flap has play. Under certain driving conditions, the linkage for the waste gate actuation can encounter excessive wear which leads to play at the waste gate flap. This leads to boost escaping through a loose flap, which sets DTC P0299 (Negative Pressure…
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10250178Mar 29, 2013Lane departure. Lane Change Assist Control Module
• 10123849Mar 29, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 09-23 dated August 12, 2009. Headlight switch knob is pressed in. The switch functions correctly. The headlight switch knob was designed with a normal position and a pushed-in position. This is a deliberate design feature designed to avoid injuries in the event of a collision.
• 10123823Mar 29, 2013Lane departure, Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of Update 96C8. On Audi vehicles with lane change assist manufactured within a specific period, the lane change assist control module may fail in individual cases after a period of time.
• 10072141Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228359Mar 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10228358Mar 28, 2013Electrical system. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10225038Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10225037Mar 28, 2013Brakes, Body and structure, Engine cooling. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10222011Mar 28, 2013Fuel system. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10222010Mar 28, 2013Fuel system. Technical Background: Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures build up in the rail system and can lead to steam bubbles in the fuel. This causes temporary drops in fuel pressure, causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored. Freeze frame data will indicate those extreme driving conditions: coolant temperature is above 102? C.
• 10123888Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-74 dated March 12, 2013. Customer may report MIL on and loss of performance. Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the rail system and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored.
• 10123887Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-81 dated March 28, 2013. Customer may report MIL on and loss of performance. Under extreme driving conditions (e.g. long idle periods or extended stop and go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the rail system and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) to be stored.
• 10123854Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-73 dated January 25, 2013. Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. The concern can happen in any audio source. Vehicle is equipped with MMI 3G or MMI 3G+ infotainment systems. Vehicle is not equipped with Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
• 10065687Mar 28, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065686Mar 28, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051888Mar 28, 2013Fuel system. Audi: high temperatures can build up in rail system, under extreme driving conditions, and lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure and possible lose of power.. Model 2013 a4, a5, a6, allroad, q5.
• 10216640Mar 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Engine oil service - filter cartridge replacement. When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
• 10123884Mar 27, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 10-07 dated June 3, 2010. Oil filter cartridge requires replacement.
• 10123861Mar 27, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-80 dated November 9, 2012. 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…
• 10243991Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10123865Mar 22, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Customer may report that a warning for electromechanical steering is displayed in the instrument cluster. There is no loss of steering control or functionality associated with these warnings. Issues with the hardware and software.

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