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.

• 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…
• 10071958Oct 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10045400Jul 10, 2012Equipment, Engine. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information packages will be provided regarding labels/stickers for certain vehicles with tdi clean diesel engines.
• 10045462Jul 9, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: the instrument cluster displays warning for headlight dynamic range control module.
• 10045046Jun 26, 2012Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty control unit. Models a8, a6 and audi q7 (2008-13).
• 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).
• 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.
• 10045461Apr 27, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: displayed in the instrument cluster is the warning for the dynamic headlight range control.
• 10043931Mar 15, 2012Body and structure. Audi: door cannot be opened from handle in cold weather. This is caused by water entering through the outside door handle and into the sheathing of the bowden cable. In extremely cold weather, it is possible for the cable to freeze.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10040264Mar 25, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and the engine has reduced performance with stored trouble codes. *rm updated 04/15/2013
• 10038257Feb 16, 2011Body and structure. Audi: the door cannot be opened or closed from the outside of the vehicle in cold weather due to freezing water. 2007-2010 q7.
• 10034751Jan 25, 2011Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi: mil on; no start or rough running (dtc p0087-rail fuel pressure too low). Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Rust or metallic debris found in the fuel system indicates a major component failure. *pe updated on 6/14/2011.
• 10036568Dec 13, 2010Steering. Audi: noises from intermediate steering shaft. Creaking noises from steering column when braking or maneuvering. Increased static friction of the sliding element of the intermediate steering shaft.
• 10036570Dec 6, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: headlight switch is loose or falls into dashboard. The holder for the headlight switch is broken, so the headlight switch assembly is loose or falls into the dashboard. When stepping into the vehicle, the driver can hit the headlight switch with his/her leg or knee. As a result, the rivets holding the headlight switch holder in the dashboard breaks.
• 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.
• 10035349Sep 1, 2010Electrical system. Audi: central locking locks up when removing ignition key from 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, the central locking responds to signals from the remote key.
• 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.
• 10035250Jun 14, 2010Steering, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Audi: generator warning light on, engine noise, steering sluggish, but condition does not result in loss of steering control. Broken tension spring in belt tensioner (roller without profile). Change to belt drive with belt tensioner.
• 10035248Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner 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.
• 10034746May 5, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. Headlight turns on or off early or late when the light witch is in the auto position; after replacing the rain light sensor g397 or after replacing the windshield, the automatic headlight may turn or off without change of ambient brightness. Headlights operate normally if the light switch is in the on or off position.
• 10034324Apr 28, 2010Brakes, Exterior lighting. Audi: front parking light indicator steamed up. Under special operating conditions, such as driving through deep water, water can get into the turn signal parking light. The turn signal parking light has openings for air circulation. The air circulation provides anti-misting protection and pressure compensation when the light becomes hot.
• 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information is included.
• 10033329Dec 18, 2009Fuel system. Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored inthe ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129f or p008a (low pressure fuel system, pressure too low); p2540 (low pressure fuel system, pressure out of range; and p0087 (rail fuel pressure system, pressure too low).
• 10033332Oct 27, 2009Suspension, Equipment. Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. Self leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the mmi; compressor for self leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. Because of poor performance or failure of compressor for air suspension, vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10030631May 19, 2009Exterior lighting. Audi: low beam headlight repair authorization. One halogen bulb on one side is inoperative. One of the following data entries may be present in the 09; central electronics control module j519-dtc 00978 (left low beam), dtc 00979 (right low beam).
• 10032290May 13, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. This system uses the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle specific data to the svm database, to download instructions from the svm database, and to flash control units for…
• 10030784May 8, 2009Engine cooling. Audi: engine will not start with possible mil/epc on (p0087, p0088, p310b). Engine doesn't start. The following dtc entries may be logged in the fault memory individually or in combination: fuel rail/system pressure too low-p0087; fuel rail/system pressure too high-p0088; low fuel pressure regulation, fuel pressure outside of tolerance-p310b.
• 10028767Dec 17, 2008Fuel system. Audi: the fuel gauge does not accurately reflect the fuel level after the tank is filled. Vehicle fuel reading may be lower than the actual fuel level.
• 10028768Dec 15, 2008Electrical system. Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles.
• 10029109Dec 11, 2008Suspension. Audi: the self leveling system can not 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.
• 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.
• 10027908Nov 18, 2008Suspension. Audi: air suspension operative (dtc 1577). Compressor switch off due to excessive temperature, sporadic) is stored in the air suspension control module. This dtc does not indicate a compressor malfunction.
• 10027687Oct 15, 2008Equipment. Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. 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.
• 10025703Feb 26, 2007Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, mositure accumulation.

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