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.

• 10123925Apr 19, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 11-15 dated January 10, 2011. The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently does not work.
• 10068705Apr 19, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251011Apr 12, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling does not work: DTC 02645 stored
• 10250677Apr 12, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling does not work: DTC 02645 stored
• 10123921Apr 12, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling suspension cannot be adjusted during extremely cold weather. The self-leveling suspension warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster. The self-leveling suspension operates normally again after the vehicle has been parked for a while in a garage or in the sun. DTC 20645 003 (valves for self-leveling control, mechanical fault) is present in the level control system module, J197 (address word…
• 10066877Apr 12, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251009Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10250676Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10123920Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-11 dated October 29, 2012. The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after the engine has been switched off and the vehicle has been locked. DTCs may be stored in the level control system module, J197 (address word 34). Because of poor performance or failure of the air…
• 10123927Apr 10, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-23 dated August 3, 2012. 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.
• 10066982Apr 10, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251038Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Brakes squeel
• 10123922Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 11-16 dated December 9, 2011. Customer complains of brake squeal.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10065743Mar 31, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228360Mar 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10225039Mar 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10222012Mar 29, 2013Engine cooling. Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over time, causing a restriction.
• 10123886Mar 29, 2013Engine cooling. MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time. 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.
• 10216641Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption - Customer complaints, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009 ? 2012
• 10123883Mar 28, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-37 dated March 13, 2013. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption. 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.
• 10123854Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-73 dated January 25, 2013. Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. The concern can happen in any audio source. Vehicle is equipped with MMI 3G or MMI 3G+ infotainment systems. Vehicle is not equipped with Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
• 10216640Mar 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Engine oil service - filter cartridge replacement. When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
• 10123884Mar 27, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 10-07 dated June 3, 2010. Oil filter cartridge requires replacement.
• 10243991Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228357Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. After recognizing that the boost pressure is too low or too high, the engine control module switches to emergency operation and the engine performance is reduced via the injected fuel quantity (?limp mode?).
• 10225036Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. After recognizing that the boost pressure is too low or too high, the engine control module switches to emergency operation and the engine performance is reduced via the injected fuel quantity (?limp mode?).
• 10222009Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. After recognizing that the boost pressure is too low or too high, the engine control module switches to emergency operation and the engine performance is reduced via the injected fuel quantity (?limp mode?).
• 10123889Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 11-19 dated February 3, 2011. MIL on. Vehicle has reduced performance (in "limp mode"). Various entries may be logged. After recognizing that the boost pressure is too low or too high, the engine control module switches to emergency operation and the engine performance is reduced via the injected fuel quantity ("limp mode").
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10065685Mar 25, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243990Mar 18, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10210667Mar 14, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. The vehicle pulls away with a jerk and slightly increased engine speed. There are no fault entries in the transmission control module. The vehicle hardly tends to creep in driving mode D and R. When pulling away, a jerk can be felt. The gear changes are uncomfortable.Shifting concerns while cruising or kick down. Shuddering or jerking when in R. Harsh gear engagement. Improved software of the transmission control…
• 10123877Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-34 dated January 12, 2012. The vehicle pulls away with a jerk and slightly increased engine speed. There are no fault entries in the transmission control module. The vehicle hardly tends to creep in driving mode D and R. When pulling away, a jerk can be felt. The gear changes are uncomfortable. Shifting concerns while cruising or kick down. Shuddering or…
• 10066859Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216693Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption.
• 10123885Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-36 dated February 14, 2013. Customer complains of excessive oil consumption. 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.
• 10243989Mar 11, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123850Mar 6, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-01 dated January 2, 2013. There is considerable moisture present in the headlamp. The moisture disappears only after extended drives (greater than 10 minutes). There is no external damage to the headlamp which could introduce moisture.
• 10068701Mar 6, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226517Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Shift quality and operational concerns
• 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.
• 10123851Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-03 dated February 1, 2013. Only vehicles with Xenon headlights can be affected by this condition. The customer complains the high beams do not function on one side or one of the low beams flickers intermittently. In addition to this, an "Adaptive Headlight Defective" warning can be present in the cluster if the vehicle has the Prestige trim level.
• 10068700Mar 4, 2013Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10123998Feb 25, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 85 number 13-12 dated January 22, 2013. The air distribution fins in either of the outer instrument panel vents do not adjust. The fins may be broken or loose and cause a rattling sound. The fins may also be missing. This condition arises due to a tolerance issue with the components in the mechanism during production.
• 10067440Feb 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.

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