2013 Audi Allroad Technical Service Bulletins

605 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Audi Allroad. 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.

• 10121408Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as…
• 10054859Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10226450Dec 6, 2013Lane departure. False warning by lane change assistant (Audi Side Assist)
• 10121423Dec 6, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-75 dated September 23, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present in the blind spot). The concern may or may not be duplicated. No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system. The mounting brackets for the control units may be loose or broken. Incorrect hardware from the supplier. The mounting bracket…
• 10226448Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Lane Change Assistant "Sensors Blocked" warning in DIS (DTC C1114F3 and C1115F5)
• 10121421Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-77 dated September 23, 2013. Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative when the vehicle is driven in slow-moving stop-and-go traffic, especially on roads with multiple lanes.The message "Audi side assist unavailable: Sensors blocked" appears in the driver information system. The system is able to be activated approximately ten…
• 10121409Dec 5, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10068752Dec 5, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212669Dec 3, 2013Vehicle speed control. Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
• 10121404Dec 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 13-17 dated April 5, 2013. 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.
• 10204498Nov 26, 2013Body and structure. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 10121506Nov 26, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-70 dated September 5, 2012. Vibration noises from the doors or the rear parcel shelf are heard, particularly when heavy bass audio is playing. Components on the doors or the parcel shelf vibrate while heavy bass audio is played.
• 10251025Nov 21, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10204489Nov 21, 2013Suspension, Steering, Tires, Wheels. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
• 10121497Nov 21, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-42 dated September 27, 2013. 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 while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10243770Nov 11, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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
• 10228334Oct 28, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off (e.g., long idle periods or extended stop-and-go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored. Coolant temperature above 102?C in the freeze frame data can be an indicator of those extreme driving conditions.
• 10225013Oct 28, 2013Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off (e.g., long idle periods or extended stop-and-go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored. Coolant temperature above 102?C in the freeze frame data can be an indicator of those extreme driving conditions.
• 10221986Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off (e.g., long idle periods or extended stop-and-go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored. Coolant temperature above 102?C in the freeze frame data can be an indicator of those extreme driving conditions.
• 10121299Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-31 dated September 25, 2013. MIL on. Customer may report loss of performance. DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) may be stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01).
• 10065662Oct 28, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122046Oct 22, 2013Electrical system. Under certain conditions, permanent mode $0A DTC codes concerning the fuel pump power stage module may remain visible after the vehicle?s OBD system has run the proper monitors successfully to allow the DTC to be erased by the system, after a proper repair. This software malfunction may cause vehicle to not pass IM inspection programs. This software update eliminates specific permanent DTC codes stored in mode $0A…
• 10249076Oct 21, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling. ECM Software Update
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121961Oct 21, 2013Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24AD. Under certain conditions, permanent mode $0A DTC codes concerning the fuel pump power stage module may remain visible after the vehicle?s OBD system has run the proper monitors successfully to allow the DTC to be erased by the system, after a proper repair. This software malfunction may cause vehicle to not pass IM inspection programs. This software…
• 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.
• 10243773Oct 7, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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
• 10243781Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10216643Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Electronic oil consumption measurement
• 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…
• 10228326Sep 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off, high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored.
• 10225005Sep 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off, high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored.
• 10221978Sep 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off, high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be stored.
• 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.
• 10121322Sep 25, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. MIL on. Customer may report loss of performance. DTC P008700 (fuel rail pressure too low) may be stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01). Under extreme driving conditions with the A/C compressor switched off (e.g., long idle periods or extended stop-and-go traffic), high temperatures can build up in the fuel rail and may lead to fluctuations in fuel pressure, possibly causing DTC P008700 to be…
• 10065654Sep 25, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251000Sep 23, 2013Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10250659Sep 23, 2013Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10226469Sep 23, 2013Lane departure. Lane Change Assistant "Sensors Blocked" warning in DIS (DTC C1114F3 and C1115F5)
• 10226462Sep 23, 2013Lane departure. False warning by lane change assistant (Audi Side Assist)
• 10121376Sep 23, 2013Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-72 dated August 26, 2013. Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative when the vehicle is driven in slowmoving stop-and-go traffic, especially on roads with multiple lanes. The message "Audi side assist unavailable: Sensors blocked" appears in the driver information system. The system is able to be activated approximately ten minutes…
• 10121374Sep 23, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-62 dated May 28, 2013. Customer complains that Audi Side Assist is providing false warnings (no vehicle is present in the blind spot). The concern may or may not be duplicated. No DTCs are present in the Audi Side Assist system. The mounting brackets for the control units may be loose or broken. An incorrect hardware or software set created by the supplier…

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