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.

• 10169106Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10169121Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Engine. REVISED - Removed the need for particle sensor plug
• 10169118Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10168801Nov 21, 2019Equipment, Engine. REVISED - Part number for dual clamp corrected in the required parts section and work procedure.
• 10168806Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Engine. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168805Nov 19, 2019Equipment, Engine. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168611Nov 19, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair information for when metallic particles are found in the high-pressure fuel pump.
• 10168734Nov 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10216655Nov 7, 2019Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10167131Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
• 10167175Oct 23, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document are to be returned.
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165537Sep 30, 2019Wheels. Wheel change mode/jacking mode - Description and usage
• 10165536Sep 30, 2019Equipment. Body components - Examples of customer misuse
• 10165534Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty for 3.0L TDI Gen 1.2 vehicles. Revised September 18, 2019 to include information about vehicles with a totaled status, and revised "Loaner Vehicle Applicability" statement.
• 10165532Sep 18, 2019Equipment. This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty for 3.0L TDI Gen 2 passenger car vehicles. Revised September 18, 2019 to include information about vehicles with a totaled status, and revised "Loaner Vehicle Applicability" statement.
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10164518Aug 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
• 10163501Jul 22, 2019Equipment. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
• 10163424Jul 17, 2019Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10163120Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Steering. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
• 10162920Jul 8, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair information for when metallic particles are found in the high-pressure fuel pump.
• 10161705Jun 25, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD Creator program. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021…
• 10161672Jun 21, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021 Q8, 2010-2020 R8 Coupe…
• 10161671Jun 21, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2008-2016 A3 Sportback, 2008-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2008-2012 A4 Avant, 2008-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2008-2020 A6, 2008-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2008-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7…
• 10161670Jun 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2016-2020 A6, 2016-2020 A7, 2016-2020 A8, 2016-2020 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2016-2020 Q3, 2016-2020 Q5, 2016-2020 Q7, 2016-2020 Q8, 2016-2020…
• 10161273Jun 7, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
• 10159405Apr 25, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin clarifies how to claim AdBlue on warranty claims.
• 10156488Mar 13, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a MIL is on and DTC P20E900 or P20FE00 is stored in the ECM.
• 10155404Mar 13, 2019Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10158452Feb 13, 2019Equipment, Engine. In cases with the above fault codes, remove the active tank according to instructions in the Elsa Repair Manual.
• 10157230Feb 13, 2019Fuel system. Remove the G684 Reducing Agent Tank level sensor.
• 10155706Feb 13, 2019Electrical system. Remove the G684 Reducing Agent Tank level sensor.
• 10157115Jan 25, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10155651Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10157119Jan 10, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides repair instructions when coolant control valves have coolant inside of their electrical connector.
• 10155655Jan 10, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. This bulletin provides repair instructions when coolant control valves have coolant inside of their electrical connector.
• 10153602Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This communication notifies dealers that AWC 17-34 was modified to remove 2.0L vehicles and apply to 3.0L vehicles only.

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