2014 Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletins

1,388 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10243789Jul 15, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10251020Jul 12, 2013Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10124504Jul 12, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-37 dated February 25, 2013. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10124503Jul 11, 2013Tires. Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster. The "TPMS" message is not related to a loss of tire pressure. The message only indicates that tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is not active.
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10124579Jul 9, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-05 dated February 8, 2013. Daytime Running Light is completely inoperative. Daytime Running Light is partially inoperative. Multiple Daytime Running Light LEDs are inoperative. DTCs are stored in the central electrics control module.
• 10124489Jul 9, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10065647Jul 9, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243788Jul 8, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10124533Jul 3, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist.
• 10124522Jul 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10-70 dated October 26, 2010. Sequence of error messages are seen on the radio display screen after a CD was loaded into or removed from the internal CD drive. "Drive defective. The error could be corrected by resetting it (see radio system owner's manual).
• 10250117Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123517Jun 28, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery checklist.
• 10123550Jun 25, 2013Equipment. Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with the technical information vital to the successful launch of the MY14 TDI clean diesel vehicles. The procedure outlined below is mandatory for all dealers and should be followed when the first MY14 Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI, or Audi A8L TDI clean diesel arrives at your dealership until further notice. With your assistance we achieved participation…
• 10068823Jun 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228315Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. If a model year 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI, or A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA or CPNB) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10224994Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. If a model year 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI, or A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA or CPNB) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10221967Jun 24, 2013Fuel system. If a model year 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI, or A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA or CPNB) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10123590Jun 24, 2013Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-75 dated March 13, 2013. If a model year 2014 Audi Q5 TDI, A6 TDI, A7 TDI, or A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA or CPNB) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair. This also applies to any messages…
• 10065644Jun 24, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123559Jun 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10-68 dated October 26, 2010. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10123548Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Audi is committed to enhancing the Initial Quality Experience for our Customers within the first days of vehicle ownership. We want to resolve any knowledge or technical concerns a customer may have about a new vehicle, and build a strong, positive, enduring relationship between dealer and customer. To support this commitment to both our dealers and our customers, Audi is introducing the Audi Second Delivery…
• 10066986Jun 12, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243793Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123564Jun 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-24 dated August 24, 2012. Customer may report the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. The license plate brackets are designed to be used with the appropriate length screw installed by hand with a screwdriver. Damaged warranty parts have been returned to Audi of America with evidence of excessive torque used when installing the screw…
• 10243792Jun 3, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10250118Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10068707May 22, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10212657May 14, 2013Electrical system. If the battery management system detects an issue with the A1 auxiliary battery, EV Mode is disabled. When the ?EV Mode? button is pressed, the message ?EV mode is currently unavailable? (Figure 1) appears in the DIS, and EV mode does not activate.
• 10210605May 14, 2013Electrical system. If the battery management system detects an issue with the A1 auxiliary battery, EV Mode is disabled.
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10066810May 14, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243993May 13, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10210671May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Electrical system. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60° C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10123933Apr 29, 2013Exterior lighting. The customer may report that the tail lamp lighting does not switch between the rear lid and the bumper when the lid is operated. DTC 03703 (Rear lid -closed- sensor) may be stored in the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46).
• 10068706Apr 29, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212674Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Key does not stay or engage in ignition lock
• 10210622Apr 19, 2013Electrical system. It is possible that objects have been inserted into the ignition lock, which causes the slide of the ignition lock to become stuck in the rear part of the lock (S-contact position). The stuck slide is not allowed to return to the starting point (0-position).
• 10123911Apr 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 28 number 12-19 dated May 1, 2012. The master key with remote control does not engage or stay in the ignition lock. On vehicles without Advanced Key, the remote keys are inoperable. Keyless unlocking/locking using the door handle and keyless opening of the trunk lid using the trunk handle are inoperable. The vehicle cannot be started with the Start/Stop button. The remote…

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