2013 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,620 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10119947Mar 23, 2015Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 14-57 dated January 29, 2014. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from…
• 10119957Mar 20, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-27 dated March 4, 2014. The addresses and contacts stored in the Navigation >> Favorites, Navigation >> Directory, and Navigation >> Last destinations submenus disappear intermittently. Intermittently, the MMI system does not appear to remember that the user's myAudi PIN has already been entered, and it requires the user to enter the PIN again. The voice…
• 10119956Mar 20, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Audi part number (see Required Parts and Tools for a list of valid part numbers). The "Device or cable type not supported" message may be displayed when an incorrect AMI cable type…
• 10119945Mar 17, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust…
• 10120677Mar 12, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-04 dated February 12, 2015. Customer may report hearing brake noise when the vehicle comes to a stop. Improved front brake pads introduced in production.
• 10120673Mar 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-52 dated September 2, 2014. The message "Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level (when measured with special tool T40178). There are no DTCs related to oil level stored in the ECM memory. The oil level sensor is defective.
• 10119955Mar 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite radio, such as "Linking", "Updating", "Acquiring Signal", "Loading", "No Signal", or "No Sat".
• 10119940Mar 9, 2015Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers, engine running rough after cold start, excessive engine cranking time, hesitations while driving, rough engine idle…
• 10119946Mar 6, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).
• 10119953Mar 3, 2015Equipment. The customer complains that the Audi Connect Online service only reaches 2G service within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. This bulletin applies only to model year 2011-2013 A8, 2012-2013 Q7, and 2013 A4, A5, A5 cabriolet, and Q7 vehicles. For 2012-2013 A6 and A7 vehicles, see TSB 2039515. A telephone module that supports 3G service on the 1900MHZ band was installed beginning with model year 2014 vehicles.
• 10120703Feb 25, 2015Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 14-39 dated August 11, 2014. Various squeaks and/or rattles are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof. These noises can be created by the points of contact between the sunroof cover trim frame and the clips that retain it to the headliner.
• 10120699Feb 19, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-94 dated August 11, 2014. The brake pad wear indicator comes on, but brake pad thickness is above the wear limit.
• 10120682Feb 13, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiring. This bulletin applies only to non-diesel engines.
• 10120705Feb 12, 2015Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 14-32 dated January 23, 2014. The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the following message: "Vehicle lights: malfunction". DTCs are stored in the vehicle electrical system control module. Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10120698Feb 12, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-03 dated February 9, 2015. Customer may report hearing brake noise when the vehicle comes to a stop from front brakes.
• 10120697Feb 9, 2015Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise when the vehicle comes to a stop from front brakes.
• 10119864Jan 30, 2015Suspension. Various squeaks and rattles are heard in the front or rear doors when the vehicle is driven over rough roads. Friction in the points of contact between the door trim panels can cause these noises.
• 10119863Jan 21, 2015Equipment. Paint flakes off radiator grille or license plate holder. The surfaces of these components were too smooth (due to high-gloss polishing tools), which led to weak adhesion of the paint during production. Only components with color index T94 are affected.
• 10119861Jan 15, 2015Brakes. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc…
• 10120670Jan 9, 2015Electrical system. This document contains the Technical Service Bulletin that supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-50 dated May 22, 2013. A repair authorization must be obtained if a Q5 hybrid arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair for the traction motor, power electronics, high voltage battery, high voltage cables, high voltage A/C compressor. Auxiliary battery, and any hybrid warning…
• 10119866Jan 5, 2015Electrical system. ?Hybrid drive: system error. Please go to workshop? is shown in the instrument cluster. Electric and hybrid operation are no longer possible. DTC P0AD600 is stored in the hybrid battery management module. The hybrid battery management control module unlearns the end stops of the air supply valve in the cooling module because of a software problem.
• 10119858Jan 5, 2015Electrical system. Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration. Further transmission control module software calibration to improve shift concerns.
• 10057580Jan 5, 2015Hybrid propulsion system. 2012-2015 audi q5 hybrid warning light lights up in the instrumental cluster, indicating that the electric drive does not work.
• 10231116Dec 22, 2014Equipment. Product quality is Announcing a new innovation in technical service bulletins: portable, easy to access videos
• 10230501Dec 19, 2014Electrical system. EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD very small leak
• 10225088Dec 19, 2014Engine cooling. System Leak Detected.
• 10124893Dec 19, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-74 dated February 5, 2013. 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.
• 10124885Dec 19, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 14-41 dated October 9, 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.
• 10065974Dec 19, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228302Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10224981Dec 10, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10221954Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10124895Dec 10, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 14-34 dated March 7, 2014. The high beam is inoperative on one side of the vehicle. The low beams operate correctly. A warning may appear in the instrument cluster. DTCs may be present in the central electrics control module. The connection for the high beam shutter is not connected in the affected headlight.
• 10124882Dec 10, 2014Electrical system. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. Audi of America has started to host its TSB videos outside of ElsaPro. Doing so provides higher-quality videos, more reliable access to the videos, and the ability to view the videos on different devices.
• 10066448Dec 10, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250944Dec 8, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10231114Dec 8, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 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…
• 10124898Dec 4, 2014Equipment. This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
• 10231113Dec 1, 2014Engine cooling. Wastegate linkage dissconnected
• 10216706Nov 26, 2014Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. The circlip connecting the turbo wastegate actuator rod and the wastegate flap lever can fall of due to low tension of the clip. Consequently, the wastegate linkage becomes disconnected, causing MIL on and DTC P029900.
• 10124870Nov 26, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 14-20 dated November 17, 2014. MIL on. Customer may report a reduction in power. DTC P029900 (Turbo/Super Charger Underboost) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). The circlip connecting the turbo wastegate actuator rod and the wastegate flap lever can fall of due to low tension of the clip. Consequently, the wastegate linkage…
• 10065978Nov 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228379Nov 25, 2014Engine cooling. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10225058Nov 25, 2014Engine cooling. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10222031Nov 25, 2014Engine cooling. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10124866Nov 25, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-29 dated September 16, 2013. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, the engine control module, J623 (address word 01), is storing one or more engine misfire fault codes. The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfiring…
• 10231143Nov 24, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10067706Nov 24, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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