2009 Audi Q7 Technical Service Bulletins

700 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Audi Q7. 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.

• 10228356Mar 20, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems.
• 10225035Mar 20, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems.
• 10222008Mar 20, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems.
• 10123890Mar 20, 2013Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 11-18 dated January 25, 2011. MIL on. DTC P0087 (Rail fuel pressure too low) or DTC P0088 (Rail fuel pressure too high) stored in the memory of the engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). Excess rattling ("diesel clatter") coming from engine. No start or hard starting condition. Loss of power while driving due to fuel system contamination. Contaminated fuel…
• 10065684Mar 20, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051889Mar 20, 2013Fuel system. Audi: contamination or incorrect fuel causes fuel delivery problems along with drivability and performance and maybe major component failure due to metallic or rust debris or water ingress from stations holding tanks. Models 2009-2010 a3, q7.
• 10228353Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10225032Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10222005Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10123893Mar 14, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-70 dated February 22, 2013. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring ? throttle valve.
• 10051782Mar 14, 2013Engine. Audi: 01 mil on p1545, p0121, p0123, p0221, or p0222 stored in ecm. A number of incident memory entries with regard to throttle valve are stored in the ecm. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. *js updated 04/15/2013
• 10123860Mar 13, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 60 number 12-20 dated August 27, 2012. Evidence of water intrusion into the cabin of a vehicle equipped with a Panorama sunroof is found. Any of the water drain hoses can be either incorrectly installed (causing an obstruction) or the drain hose itself could have a defect causing a leak. In either case, water may not be channeled away from the sunroof frame and to the…
• 10066969Mar 13, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251008Mar 4, 2013Suspension. Air suspension height is uneven, pressure holding valve closed
• 10250675Mar 4, 2013Suspension, Electronic stability control, Brakes. Air suspension height is uneven, pressure holding valve closed
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123874Mar 4, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 13-12 dated February 4, 2013. The vehicle pulls to one side. The suspension height is uneven and the vehicle is crooked. One wheel location of the suspension is stuck in the raised position. The control system cannot be programmed. entries may be stored in the level control system control module, J197 (34). The residual pressure holding valve of an air spring…
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10066875Mar 4, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124022Feb 27, 2013Fuel system. This Warranty Bulletin is applicable to certain 2009MY and forward Audi TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles (with Engine Codes CATA, CBEA, or CNRB) registered in the State of Illinois only.
• 10250424Feb 22, 2013Engine cooling. MIL on (P1545, P0121, P0123, P0221 or P0222 stored in ECM)
• 10123970Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-06 dated June 4, 2010. MIL on. A number of incident memory entries with regard to the throttle valve are stored in the ECM. In most cases, the entries are sporadic. Contact resistance in the ECM wiring - throttle valve.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 10124027Feb 15, 2013Engine, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Due to Illinois state tax incentives for biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Illinois. Because Audi supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with 2009-2013 MY Audi TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Illinois only will receive a communication on or about February 21, 2013 regarding the use of…
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. 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.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10250474Feb 4, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. Air suspension height is uneven, pressure holding valve closed
• 10123986Feb 4, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 10-04 dated September 29, 2010. The vehicle pulls to one side. The suspension height is uneven and the vehicle is crooked. One wheel location of the suspension is stuck in the raised position. The control system cannot be programmed. DTC's may be stored in address 34. The residual pressure holding valve of an air spring may be stuck closed, not allowing the air…
• 10067407Feb 4, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10253423Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10122672Dec 21, 2012Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-83 dated July 9, 2012. Warning light for dynamic headlight range control is displayed in the instrument cluster. DTC 00003 / 14 (Control unit faulty) is registered in the dynamic headlight range control unit, address word 55. Both headlights function normally. Vehicles equipped with adaptive (cornering) lighting. New software version 0010 in the dynamic…
• 10121558Dec 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 23H3 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be in Federal Emissions Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale. ECM…
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10122847Nov 16, 2012Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 10-07 dated September 2, 2010. The A/C system is not cooling as desired in hot weather areas. The following are suggestions to achieve maximum cooling efficiency in hot weather areas.
• 10065376Nov 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250473Oct 29, 2012Brakes, Other or unknown. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10122788Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-08 dated February 2, 2012. The self-leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. DTCs may be stored. Because of poor performance or failure of the compressor for air suspension, the vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10047699Oct 29, 2012Suspension. Audi: the control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate warning light due to failure of compressor, for air suspension or poor performance, vehicle not able to be adjusted. Models 2004-2008 a6 (c6), 2013 a6 (c7); 2004-2013 a8 (d3-d4); 2013 a7 (c7); 2007-2011 q7.
• 10122777Oct 26, 2012Electrical system, Seats. The seat memory does not work. The MMI displays that the memory function is not active. The seat memory control unit can be deactivated due to voltage fluctuations in the vehicle? s power system, or from a large static discharge through the seat cover. If the seat memory control unit is deactivated due to the above mentioned influences, the control unit cannot be reactivated through any vehicle controls, vehicle…
• 10122776Oct 26, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 10-32 dated September 9, 2010. Customer may complain that the vehicle locks itself when removing the key from the ignition lock. When removing the ignition key from the ignition, the customer may unintentionally operate the lock button of the remote key. With the S contact in the ignition lock off (key is removed), the central locking will resume to respond to…
• 10067429Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10250413Oct 22, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
• 10122805Oct 22, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. MIL light on. P2015 sender of intake manifold flap position/air flow control, implausible signal P2020 sender of intake manifold flap position, intake manifold flap 2, implausible signal. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Check service history to see if the improved ? B? suffix V157 Intake Flap motor has already been installed previously; if yes, only replace the…

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