2009 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

765 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Audi Q5. 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.

• 10065370Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212656Nov 5, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time.
• 10122864Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 26 number 12-10 dated March 30, 2012. MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time. Mileage greater than 20,000 miles.
• 10122840Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-69 dated March 15, 2012. Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with LED DRLs. For vehicles with halogen DRLs, please reference TSB 2017488, 94 Halogen Daytime running lights do not work. In the past, the daytime running light bulbs were a serviceable part. In this application, the LED strip cannot be replaced, and may have an…
• 10250414Oct 29, 2012Fuel system. Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being performed or interrupted when the following DTC? s are present in the engine control module:
• 10122804Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. MIL on. Engine misfire. Poor performance. Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being performed or interrupted when the following DTC?s are present in the engine control module.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10250442Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. Excessive Voltage DTCs present in multiple control units
• 10122794Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-14 dated October 12, 2012. Complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle. One or more warning lights on in cluster. The DIS or other displays in cluster are blank. MMI does not function. Windows do not function. LED indicators in various buttons inside the vehicle do not light up.
• 10250441Oct 12, 2012Electrical system. Excessive Voltage DTCs present in multiple control units
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). 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.
• 10122795Oct 12, 2012Electrical system. complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle. One or more warning lights on in cluster. The DIS or other displays in cluster are blank. MMI does not function. Windows do not function. LED indicators in various buttons inside the vehicle do not light up. The voltage regulator on the alternator can sporadically fail causing the electrical system to experience too…
• 10122778Oct 12, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12 ? 75 dated October 3, 2012. The outer door seals have become partially detached. Loss of adhesion between the door structure and door seal due to a flaw in the attachment process in production.
• 10250429Oct 10, 2012Engine cooling. MIL on. One or several of the following DTCs for the cam actuators are stored in ECM memory
• 10122800Oct 10, 2012Engine, Electrical system. MIL on. DTCs for the cam actuators are stored in ECM memory. After the activation of the cam actuator to change to the other cam profile, the pin of the actuator is pushed back in by the cam. This is confirmed by a voltage impulse, which is registered by the engine control unit and confirms the operation. If this does not happen, or not at the right time, a DTC "implausible signal" is saved in ECM memory.
• 10122738Oct 10, 2012Air bags. On October 10, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a press release regarding the potential for some vehicles to be at risk for containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags in the vehicle were replaced at independent repair shops that are not Audi dealerships or Audi certified.
• 10063846Oct 10, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047899Oct 10, 2012Air bags. Audi: on certain vehicles, a potential for counterfeit airbags were replaced, or installed, at independent repair shops and have not been certified by dealerships or audi. Models 2006-2009 a3, a4, a6, a8, q5, q7.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10122780Oct 3, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11 ? 59 dated October 21, 2011. The outer door seals have become partially detached. Loss of adhesion between the door structure and door seal due to a flaw in the attachment process in production.
• 10122775Oct 3, 2012Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 85 number 12 ? 08 dated August 17, 2012. Customer may report the front of the passenger floor mat is wet after heavy rains. The flat surface of the fresh air intake may warp over time and cause a gap where it meets with the plenum wall. During heavy rains, water can back up and enter the vehicle through this gap.
• 10067438Oct 3, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. 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.
• 10250468Sep 26, 2012Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10045043Jun 20, 2012Equipment. Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. Models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14).
• 10045045Jun 6, 2012Interior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: instrument cluster display illuminates with vehicle lights malfunction when light bulb is out. Models a4, audi q5 (2009-12), a5 (2008-12) and a5 cabriolet (2010-12).
• 10044397May 29, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. Certain models, camera image can be re=activated. Model years 2008-2013.
• 10044360May 14, 2012Body and structure. Audi: after heavy rains, water backs up and enter vehicle through the air intake, which is warped, causing a gap at the plenum wall.
• 10044104Mar 26, 2012Body and structure. Audi: condensation, from evaporator, is entering footwell area, in front, between body and sealing surface of drain hose that assembled by supplier incorrectly. Models a4, a5 coupe, q5 and a5 cabriolet. My 2009-2011.
• 10043576Feb 22, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically.
• 10043389Dec 9, 2011Air bags. Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. Models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7.
• 10043275Dec 2, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position.
• 10042993Nov 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Audi: on certain model year 2008 to 2013 vehicles, during adjustment or removal, brake light sensors being replaced are damaged, preventing proper analysis.
• 10038588Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038587Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038586Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038585Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign.
• 10038584Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak.
• 10038589Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. This also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10036957Apr 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Audi: rvu (required vehicle update) 94e7 replacing drl control units. All daytime running light (drl) leds in one headlight assembly are inoperative. Redesign of drl control unit electronics.
• 10036567Dec 21, 2010Steering, Other or unknown. Audi: cracking noises from front axle. While driving on uneven roads or when turningthe steering wheel over the full range, cracking noises can be heard coming from the front axle. The noise comes from the support bracket for the top of the front strut.
• 10036469Dec 1, 2010Equipment. Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. On vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. On vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle are inoperable; vehicle cannot be started with start/stop button; remote keys are inoperable.
• 10037359Nov 23, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel tank does not reflect that fuel tank is full.
• 10037545Nov 18, 2010Steering. Audi: while at low speeds there may be a shudder or knocking sound in the steering wheel.
• 10035345Oct 20, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: daytime running lights do not work. Daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with xenon headlights. The thumb wheel or option for daytime running lights is turned off by mistake.
• 10035271Sep 10, 2010Air bags. Replaced airbag control unit cannot be coded. After replacing the airbag control unit, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. The latest revision of the airbag control unit must be coded and parameterized using an svm code, which is listed etka in the remarks area for the part number.
• 10035249Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 10035273Aug 25, 2010Fuel system. Audi: fuel gauge does not reflect fuel tank is full. The fuel gauge does not show full even though the tank is completely filled. This may occur after the vehicle has been transported by a vehicle transport truck. The lowered reading is triggered when the vehicles are loaded onto vehicle transport trucks or when parking on an incline. The vehicle is tilted, causing the fuel level sensor value to change without…
• 10035344Aug 2, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: one or more daytime running light leds in one headlight assembly are inoperative.

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