2014 Audi A7 Technical Service Bulletins

1,304 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10124908Dec 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On Audi A6 and A7 vehicle with 8 speed automatic transmissions manufactured within a specific period, problem which affects the shifting comfort may occur in isolated cases. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37J1 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10067789Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250944Dec 8, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10249051Dec 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Update the TCM software to the latest level with SVM
• 10124915Dec 8, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 37J1. On Audi A6 and A7 vehicles with 8 speed automatic transmissions manufactured within a specific period, problem which affects the shifting comfort may occur in isolated cases. Update the TCM software to the latest level with SVM.
• 10124892Dec 8, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-63 dated October 4, 2012. The customer may report flickering of the dash insert lighting, of the A/C control panel lighting, or of the inside light. The condition occurs when the accelerator is pressed while the vehicle is in P or N, or when the vehicle is shifted down when moving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10124888Dec 8, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-50 dated May 14, 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…
• 10067652Dec 8, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124898Dec 4, 2014Equipment. This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
• 10250943Dec 3, 2014Brakes. Electronic parking brake warning light on
• 10124889Dec 3, 2014Brakes. The electromechanical parking brake warning is illuminated in the instrument cluster. DTCs are stored in the electromechanical parking brake control module. These DTCs are often sporadic and the complaint cannot be reproduced in the workshop. The condition is caused by an issue with the electromechanical parking brake control module, J540.
• 10066312Dec 3, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057285Dec 3, 2014Brakes. Audi: a6, a7, a8 2014-2015 electronic warning parking brake warning light on instrument cluster, which is caused by the parking brake control module.
• 10216674Nov 18, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3). The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10124868Nov 18, 2014Engine cooling. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10231142Nov 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10124867Nov 7, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-50 dated August 15, 2014. 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.
• 10124876Nov 6, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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.
• 10066417Nov 6, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130231Nov 5, 2014Equipment. The 12V outlet compartment in the rear center console is disengaged, causing the compartment to come out or to not close into the console. The compartment was bumped or kicked while open, causing it to disengage.
• 10066341Nov 5, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124877Nov 4, 2014Electrical system. The following message appears on the MMI display: ?Device or cable type not supported?. The ?Device or cable type not supported? message may be displayed when the wrong AMI cable type is used. See the Service section of this bulletin for an overview of the AMI cables that support iOS devices.
• 10231140Nov 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10228403Nov 1, 2014Equipment. When performing PDI inspections on vehicles delivered from November 2013 - February 2014, please prepare the vehicles for delivery with a special focus on the areas listed in this bulletin. These checks can be performed during the normal PDI inspection process.
• 10225082Nov 1, 2014Equipment. When performing PDI inspections on vehicles delivered from November 2013 - February 2014, please prepare the vehicles for delivery with a special focus on the areas listed in this bulletin. These checks can be performed during the normal PDI inspection process.
• 10222055Nov 1, 2014Equipment. When performing PDI inspections on vehicles delivered from November 2013 - February 2014, please prepare the vehicles for delivery with a special focus on the areas listed in this bulletin. These checks can be performed during the normal PDI inspection process.
• 10124755Oct 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-86 dated March 20, 2013. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10226640Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the John Bean VAG1943B, VAS6331, VAS6421 alignment tools.
• 10124761Oct 30, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 14-52 dated July 14, 2014. The customer may report that after a specific temperature is selected 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. Perform a test drive with the customer both before and after this repair to ensure a thorough…
• 10066365Oct 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250950Oct 21, 2014Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering. Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
• 10124754Oct 21, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-54 dated September 13, 2013. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10243758Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10067709Oct 20, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124760Oct 17, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-46 dated October 21, 2013. 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.
• 10124745Oct 16, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-24 dated January 24, 2014. The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card. The MMI system does not recognize the audio files on the SD card. The MMI system reports that the audio files on the SD card are damaged. The audio files on the SD card will play on one Audi vehicle, but will not play on a different Audi vehicle. The vehicle is equipped…
• 10124744Oct 16, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-85 dated May 29, 2013. The iPod or the USB memory stick is not recognized or the iPod is not charged when either unit is connected to the Audi music interface (AMI). MMI3G or a Symphony/Concert CAN radio system with separate AMI control unit in the glove box or armrest. MMI3G+ with integrated AMI in the MMI main unit.
• 10242613Oct 15, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
• 10216633Oct 15, 2014Equipment. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124718Oct 15, 2014Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ECM). The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124705Oct 15, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10242612Oct 14, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10124706Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10124751Oct 12, 2014Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
• 10216691Oct 9, 2014Engine cooling. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10124721Oct 9, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 14-34 dated June 26, 2014. 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. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10124741Oct 7, 2014Exterior lighting. A headlight system warning may be illuminated in the instrument cluster. Headlight range control inoperative. Xenon high beam shutter inoperative on one side (low beam functioning). Internal fan inoperative. Diagnosis of the concern indicates that the headlight is at fault. Connector in the headlight is not properly seated.
• 10066444Oct 7, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056910Oct 7, 2014Exterior lighting. Audi: due to various concerns, inoperative internal fan, range control of headlight inoperative, on one side the low beam function of xenon high beam shutter is inoperative and illumination in instrument cluster of headlight system warning, headlight should be replaced. Model 2011-15 a7.

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