2013 Audi A7 Technical Service Bulletins

1,450 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10204483Nov 14, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. After the engine is switched off, the fuel system creates a natural vacuum as the fuel in the fuel ank cools off. If the natural vacuum leak detection (NVLD)
• 10121491Nov 14, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-27 dated October 16, 2013. 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.
• 10243770Nov 11, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10204515Nov 11, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
• 10216649Nov 7, 2013Equipment. 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…
• 10204481Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Electronic oil consumption measurement.
• 10121489Nov 7, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-44 dated October 22, 2013. 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.
• 10204503Nov 6, 2013Equipment. The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected.
• 10121511Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-25 dated November 29, 2011. The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected. There are no DTCs stored in the corresponding module. The eject button is not stuck. When the eject button is pushed, the drive does not sound as if it is trying to eject the CD/DVD. Vehicles with DVD-based navigation systems now have the navigation DVD installed during…
• 10204514Nov 4, 2013Equipment. Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
• 10250176Nov 1, 2013Electrical system. Ignition Coils
• 10204513Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Upcoming Update 28G6.
• 10121521Nov 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 28G6. There are 79,232 Audi vehicles affected in the U.S. by this Update. 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. Inspect and replace ignition coils as required.
• 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).
• 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…
• 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…
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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.
• 10216677Oct 16, 2013Engine cooling. EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak))
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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)
• 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…
• 10121387Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of that Update 48K8 has been revised to include a warning to ensure that the Bluetooth function of the scan tool must be physically switched off prior to performing this Update. The revised Update will be visible in ElsaWeb and ServiceNet on or about September 27, 2013. Please ensure your technicians are made aware of this new information.
• 10121358Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. Seat memory function does not work. DTCs are stored. In the event of a voltage fluctuation in the vehicle power system, the software of the seat adjustment module fails.
• 10121345Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many electronically-controlled features in the rear passenger compartment, in addition to the power rear windows, are deactivated if the child lock in the driver's door is activated.
• 10251007Sep 24, 2013Body and structure. Cracking noises from rear of vehicle
• 10250671Sep 24, 2013Body and structure. Cracking noises from rear of vehicle
• 10121334Sep 24, 2013Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12-15 dated October 12, 2012. Cracking or clicking noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when it is driven over bumps or rough roads. The noise comes from the upper shock absorber mounting.

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