2013 Audi Q7 Technical Service Bulletins

1,239 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10122203Jan 13, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). One of the TopView cameras will not calibrate. For issues with the Front TopView camera image being upside down after replacing J928, please reference TSB 2035912, 91 Front TopView camera cannot be calibrated; picture appears upside down. Improper setup of the calibration board and/or camera.
• 10066375Jan 13, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122202Jan 10, 2014Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-16 dated November 27, 2013. After the camera control module, J928, has been replaced, the front image is upside down and cannot be changed. The calibration cannot be completed. The coding of the camera control module is not completed correctly.
• 10066374Jan 10, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122201Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-09 dated September 25, 2013. Sound system ?pops? and loses audio for a few seconds. If the sound does not return on its own, or if it is accompanied by relevant DTCs in the vehicle, another issue may be present. Verify the root cause before proceeding with this bulletin. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with MMI Basic (PR Number 8DS). Continual…
• 10122192Jan 9, 2014Brakes, Steering, Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. Document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 10066373Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228385Jan 8, 2014Fuel system. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10225064Jan 8, 2014Fuel system. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10222037Jan 8, 2014Fuel system. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due to wax separation. This may clog the fuel filter or in-tank filter, preventing the engine from operating properly. No.
• 10122176Jan 8, 2014Fuel system, Engine. The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due…
• 10122199Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-16 dated October 5, 2011. During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10243768Dec 23, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10226507Dec 20, 2013Electrical system. Gear lever problems; ignition key cannot be removed or vehicle will not lock (DTC 00230)
• 10210657Dec 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The Park position of the gear shifter is sporadically not recognized, which causes the ignition key to not be cleared and prevents the vehicle from being locked.
• 10121420Dec 20, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-28 dated August 13, 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. Humid air settles on the inside of the glass, causing moisture to appear on the inside of the headlamp lens. Because of the…
• 10121405Dec 20, 2013Electrical system, Engine. 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. On vehicles with advanced key, the vehicle cannot be locked by remote control after the engine has been switched off. DTC may be sporadically stored in the vehicle authorization system…
• 10068717Dec 20, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066849Dec 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216680Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Customer reports hearing noises from the rear of vehicle or from fuel tank area. Normal fuel system pulsation can cause slight vibrations in the pressure regulator on the flange located on the right side of the fuel tank. This pulsation also causes the long, curved fuel lines (Figure 1) to vibrate and make a jarring noise in the tank.
• 10121403Dec 13, 2013Engine cooling. Customer reports hearing noises from the rear of vehicle or from fuel tank area. Normal fuel system pulsation can cause slight vibrations in the pressure regulator on the flange located on the right side of the fuel tank. This pulsation also causes the long, curved fuel lines to vibrate and make a jarring noise in the tank.
• 10065748Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10121413Dec 9, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-38 dated November 15, 2013. Customer may report hearing wind noise from the front door area when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds. After diagnosis, it is determined that the source of the wind noise is the exterior rear view mirrors. The two main sources of wind noise from the exterior rear view mirrors are: the seam surrounding the turn signal lamp…
• 10121408Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as…
• 10068131Dec 9, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054859Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10053944Dec 6, 2013Engine. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Models 2009-2012. No model provided.
• 10226454Nov 26, 2013Lane departure. Multiple warning lights illuminated; communication error DTCs
• 10204507Nov 26, 2013Electrical system. The customer may report that two or more of the following warning lights are/were illuminated
• 10121515Nov 26, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 13-37 dated August 8, 2013. Two or more warning lights are/were illuminated simultaneously. The warning lights may be sporadic, and may not be illuminated when the customer brings the vehicle to the workshop. CAN communication DTCs may be found in control modules. There is sporadic data disruption on the CAN bus wiring behind the dashboard, between the left…
• 10068734Nov 26, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053894Nov 26, 2013Electrical system. Audi: multiple warning lights that illuminating simultaneously, and may be sporadic and not illuminate when brought to workshop and possible cause could be data disruption on can bus wiring. Model 2010-2014 q7. *pe updated 1/6/14.
• 10204517Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Elso pro reminder.
• 10251025Nov 21, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10228337Nov 21, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 (+/-1) mm long. If the oil filter is too short, the drain flap in the oil filter housing will not be completely closed and oil pressure will be lost.
• 10225016Nov 21, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 (+/-1) mm long. If the oil filter is too short, the drain flap in the oil filter housing will not be completely closed and oil pressure will be lost.
• 10221989Nov 21, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 (+/-1) mm long. If the oil filter is too short, the drain flap in the oil filter housing will not be completely closed and oil pressure will be lost.
• 10204489Nov 21, 2013Suspension, Steering, Tires, Wheels. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
• 10204476Nov 21, 2013Engine cooling. Red oil pressure warning light may be on.
• 10121497Nov 21, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-42 dated September 27, 2013. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. The customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10121484Nov 21, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-78 dated March 20, 2013. DTC is stored in the engine control module. Red oil pressure warning light may be on. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 (+/-1) mm long. If the oil filter is too short, the drain flap in the oil filter housing will not be completely closed and oil pressure will be lost.
• 10065665Nov 21, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054272Nov 21, 2013Engine. Audi: the oil filter, for some vehicles, are too short, (should be 155 (=/-1) mm long) for installation and drain flap, in oil filter housing, can not completely close causing lost of oil pressure. Model 2013 a6, a7, s4, s5, s5 cab, q7, q5.
• 10243771Nov 18, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10204516Nov 18, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wind noise from Exterior Mirror.
• 10212660Nov 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. An AdBlue message may appear in the instrument cluster either because there is a fault in the emission control system or because the system needs to be refilled. The AdBlue message displayed may vary depending on the model year of the vehicle.
• 10210608Nov 15, 2013Electrical system. An AdBlue message may appear in the instrument cluster either because there is a fault in the emission control system or because the system needs to be refilled. The AdBlue message displayed may vary depending on the model year of the vehicle.
• 10204496Nov 15, 2013Body and structure. Customer may report hearing wind noise from the front door area when the vehicle is driven at
• 10121504Nov 15, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-37 dated November 4, 2013. Customer may report hearing wind noise from the front door area when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds. After diagnosis, it is determined that the source of the wind noise is the exterior rear view mirrors. Throughout the development of the Audi Q5 and Audi Q7, various features have been added to the exterior rear view mirrors.

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