2012 Audi A7 Technical Service Bulletins

1,305 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi A7. 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.

• 10124007Feb 14, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012. Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display. DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10123990Feb 14, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-34 dated October 23, 2012. The yellow steering symbol is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTC C10ACFO (steering end stops not programmed) is logged in the power steering control unit, J500 (44). The power steering control unit, J500 (44), expects to receive a VIN message over the data bus shortly after terminal 15 is turned on.
• 10123971Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-34 dated December 12, 2012. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption. 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.
• 10063849Feb 14, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123999Feb 11, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-35 dated November 14, 2012. The customer may report that after selecting a specific temperature in AUTO mode, the resulting airflow and temperature are uncomfortable. The customer complaint is subjective and may be difficult to diagnose during a road test. Please test drive with the customer before as well as after this repair to ensure a thorough…
• 10067444Feb 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250459Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123975Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-85 dated February 4, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance" or "Stuck Off" is stored in TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10067480Feb 6, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10250458Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123974Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-80 dated January 16, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance" or "Stuck Off" is stored in TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10067450Feb 4, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068722Jan 25, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068187Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051763Jan 25, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Audi: the lane change assistant would deactivate or would be sporadically inoperative due to software issue within j769. Model 2012-2013 a6, a7.
• 10068721Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10228346Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10225025Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10221998Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes.
• 10226510Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10210660Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P074100 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is stored in TCM. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10253422Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10253420Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10253419Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10067528Dec 24, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122673Dec 21, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The Google Earth map will not load. The display shows an active data connection, and ? Google? is almost fully white. Customer has active Audi Connect subscription. All other Audi Connect functions operate normally. The concern only occurs if the vehicle is started in a 2G cellular zone. The system operates normally if started in a 3G cellular zone. The vehicle has MMI software 0566 installed. Certain Audi Connect…
• 10067456Dec 21, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250457Dec 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P060A00 stored
• 10122681Dec 19, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-67 dated September 28, 2012. Customer may report gearbox warning light on. In some cases after starting vehicle and placing into gear the vehicle would not move. After key cycle the vehicle drives without restriction. The entry P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged in the following situation: After selecting Neutral, a driving mode (D or R) is selected within…
• 10250419Dec 17, 2012Electrical system. MIL on, DTC for "System rich" (P1137 and/or P1139)
• 10122692Dec 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-58 dated November 5, 2012. MIL on, with DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module). Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes. By changing the crankcase pressure valve to a lower operating pressure this condition can be…
• 10250418Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. incorrect software setting. In some scenarios such as extended idling or heavy stop and go traffic, this could cause a slight misinterpretation of the data and possibly an activation of the Malfunction Indicator Light.
• 10122694Dec 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-59 dated November 20, 2012. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in ECM. No leaks found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
• 10122693Dec 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 12-45 dated October 1, 2012. MIL on with one or more DTCs. The faults listed can occur under certain driving conditions. This is caused by an incorrect software setting. In some scenarios such as extended idling or heavy stop and go traffic, this could cause a slight misinterpretation of the data and possibly an activation of the Malfunction Indicator Light.
• 10122688Dec 12, 2012Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-33 dated November 21, 2012. Engine oil consumption too high. 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.
• 10121559Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. 3.0T engine oil level low. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 24V2 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be in New Federal Emissions Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer…
• 10073963Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063869Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063848Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063835Dec 12, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063834Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122657Dec 10, 2012Electrical system. This communication is to inform you that Update 48K4 has been closed. We have turned off visibility for this Update while an alternate software solution is being developed.
• 10067567Dec 10, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122695Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-76 dated October 4, 2012. The vehicle cannot be started sporadically. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. DTC's are logged. The remote key the customer is using is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10122660Dec 4, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This document contains the Audi TAC technical newsletter. The news letter contains information on the Audi TAC hours of operation, the Audi technical assistance survey, the 4.0 L V8 TFSI in the A8L, S6, S7, S8, and the power steering control unit.

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