2012 Audi Q7 Technical Service Bulletins

1,131 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10068710Jul 3, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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, 2013Electrical system, Fuel 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 G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version.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.
• 10123558Jun 20, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-32 dated April 27, 2012. The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but after a few days or weeks, one or more of the programmed Homelink buttons no longer function. The LED on the Homelink button that is no longer functioning now flashes slowly, indicating that no programming is stored. The customer?s…
• 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.
• 10123563Jun 12, 2013Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-28 dated April 10, 2013. The customer may report hearing wind noise while driving at highway speeds. The noise may occur on either side of the vehicle. Wind noise may be coming from either the mirror base or the lane change assist lamp. Improved parts are available.
• 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
• 10228306May 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10224985May 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10221958May 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 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…
• 10124944May 29, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-83 dated March 29, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. Mileage is greater than 15,000 miles. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10068707May 22, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052245May 22, 2013Exterior lighting. Audi: on some vehicles, the switch between rear lid tail lamp and bumper, does not switch over when lid is in operation, due to paddle, of rear sill trim, not contacting opposing lid latch points, uniformly. Models 2007-2014 q7, 2009-2014 q5. *pe updated 07/10/2013
• 10243994May 20, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 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.
• 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.
• 10243993May 13, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228372May 13, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10225051May 13, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10222024May 13, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10124956May 13, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-79 dated March 20, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (address word 01). Excess rattling (?diesel clatter?) coming from engine. No start or hard starting condition. Contaminated fuel found in fuel system. Rust or metal debris found in fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery…
• 10065701May 13, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052350May 13, 2013Engine. Audi: some vehicle may experience coolant loss. The malfunction indicator lamp is on.
• 10052289May 13, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Audi: the rail fuel pressure is too high. Fuel may be contaminated by rust or metal debris.
• 10251012May 8, 2013Suspension. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10251010May 8, 2013Suspension. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, software outdated (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10250679May 8, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension, Air bags, Back-over prevention (rear…. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10250678May 8, 2013Electronic stability control, Air bags, Suspension, Lane departure. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, software outdated (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10066879May 8, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066878May 8, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228366May 2, 2013Engine cooling. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10225045May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10222018May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10124950May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization.
• 10124949May 2, 2013Electrical system. MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10210672May 1, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown, Electrical system. The ignition key cannot be removed even though the gear shifter is in Park (P). The vehicle is mechanically in the Park position, but this is not recognized electronically. The gear shifter cannot be moved from the Park position.
• 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.
• 10243785Apr 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123932Apr 19, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-59 dated December 7, 2011. Bugs are trapped inside the rear taillight housing. Bugs can be seen inside the housing, and there are no external markings indicating the taillight has been hit or has been previously damaged due to outside influence. Bugs are able to enter the taillight housing because the seal around the housing is not tight enough.

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