2015 Audi A6 Technical Service Bulletins

1,115 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10123609Nov 30, 2015Brakes. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light moderate pedal pressure. The noise is created by the brake pad material. A new brake pad (part number 4G0698151K) with improved compound has been developed. The supplier cannot currently produce this part in high volume due to factory capacity, which is causing a delay in part availability. It is possible that installing the original brake pad (part…
• 10123607Nov 25, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 14-50 dated August 28, 2014. The engine judders or runs erratically. The vehicle judders during acceleration. No event entry is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The air mass meter is suspected to be faulty. Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
• 10216695Nov 19, 2015Electrical system. Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance - The ?check engine light? might illuminate with DTC P0461 stored in the engine control module. No engine-related problems are present, and the vehicle is safe to drive.
• 10123605Nov 19, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-55 dated November 6, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM).
• 10123634Nov 12, 2015Engine. This is an update to the November 3, 2015 communication where Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. issued a stop sale order for all 2013-2016 model year Audi vehicles equipped with a Gen II 3.0 liter V6 TDI engine. This was in response the notice received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board of an investigation related to certain emissions compliance matters impacting…
• 10123617Nov 11, 2015Electrical system. A rattling noise is heard from the right dash panel area when the car is driven with light acceleration (between 15 mph and 25 mph). The bracket for the starter motor wiring harness has a locating tab that can vibrate.
• 10123614Nov 11, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-46 dated July 10, 2012. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology. The
• 10123669Nov 9, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-17 dated September 29, 2015. While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth navigation view. The following message appears in the MMI: ?This service is currently unavailable. Please try again later.? The customer may also see an error message in the myAudi portal indicating that one or multiple…
• 10216694Nov 6, 2015Electrical system. Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance - The ?check engine light? might illuminate with DTC P0461 stored in the engine control module. No engine-related problems are present, and the vehicle is safe to drive.
• 10123604Nov 6, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-50 dated October 19, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM).
• 10243805Nov 3, 2015Equipment. Audi Pre-Delivery Inspection
• 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.
• 10067959Nov 3, 2015Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10124709Oct 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle condition report checklist.
• 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…
• 10123706Oct 19, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-47 dated August 5, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 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…
• 10123726Oct 15, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-04 dated July 22, 2015. The customer complains that the rearview camera image is not displayed on the MMI display. DTC 02203 (audio/video input 1) is logged in the rearview camera system control module. An issue with the wiring harness may cause the condition.
• 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.
• 10123715Oct 14, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-14 dated June 29, 2015. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
• 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…
• 10123724Oct 8, 2015Electrical system. The head-up display will not power on or does not work. After the next bus silence (for example, waiting five minutes after the driver side door is locked), the head-up display works correctly. There is a software deviation that affects software versions 0304 (on A6 and A7 vehicles) and 0021 (on A8 vehicles).
• 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.
• 10123754Oct 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…
• 10123762Sep 24, 2015Electrical system. The MIL is on and/or glow plug light on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. No relevant component or electrical problems are found when Guided Fault Finding (GFF) is run on the stored fault codes. Cars exhibiting the issue outlined in this TSB will also show a pattern in the DTC expanded ambient conditions under the P200200 fault code. Soot mass measured value above 40 g. Soot mass calculated value approximately 30 g…
• 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.
• 10123776Sep 21, 2015Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customer may report that the rear parking aid is inoperative or that the warning does not turn off. DTCs are present in the vehicle electrical system control module. The rear camera will not turn on when the rear parking aid is inoperative. Humidity can enter into the rear wiring harness for the parking aid sensors, which can lead to corrosion of the splices.
• 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…
• 10074505Sep 21, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 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…
• 10128404Aug 5, 2015Electrical system. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10074501Aug 5, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10128400Aug 4, 2015Electrical system. DTC P103200 (NOx sensor signal too high) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with these parts.
• 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…

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