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.

• 10121351Sep 30, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-27 dated April 8, 2013. Wind noise is heard by the customer at highway speeds. Air flows through the exterior rear view mirror housing at the seam where the turn signal lamp meets the housing. This causes a high-frequency whistling tone.
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10066988Sep 30, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066987Sep 30, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121338Sep 27, 2013Suspension, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-36 dated February 18, 2013. This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic. 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 in one or both of the following…
• 10121350Sep 26, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-31 dated June 12, 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.
• 10121372Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. 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 improvements to MMI software provides solutions to issues experienced in the field.
• 10121358Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. Seat memory function does not work. DTCs are stored. In the event of a voltage fluctuation in the vehicle power system, the software of the seat adjustment module fails.
• 10121345Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many electronically-controlled features in the rear passenger compartment, in addition to the power rear windows, are deactivated if the child lock in the driver's door is activated.
• 10068158Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251000Sep 23, 2013Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10250659Sep 23, 2013Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10243777Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121365Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
• 10121332Sep 23, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-23 dated May 14, 2012. Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. The noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. The folds of the outer rubber boots on the front axle shafts may come in contact with each other when the steering wheel is turned, causing squeaking noises. These noises are more likely to occur when the vehicle…
• 10121371Sep 20, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-28 dated December 9, 2011. Customer is inquiring about retrofitting the MMI system with a language pack or map database outside of factory-available options.
• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121342Sep 13, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-30 dated June 25, 2012. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10121370Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-98 dated August 5, 2013. MMI 3G+ Sound system "popping" and various other technical Issues (K0715 Update). This bulletin only applies to vehicles with Navigation Plus (PR Number 8DY). The applicable vehicles can be clearly identified by the SIM card slot on the faceplate of the front MMI mainunit.
• 10121367Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-49 dated July 31, 2012. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10121362Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 13-04 dated August 9, 2013. Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. ?Limp Home? mode is active. Faults are stored in the transmission control module. Coolant loss is found from one or more control valves: N82, N509, or N488. Coolant may have migrated into…
• 10121324Sep 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds…
• 10243778Sep 3, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124650Aug 30, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 10-09 dated August 13, 2010. Electric steering column adjustment is restricted or does not work at all. Incorrect operation of Easy Entry is not the cause. It is unlikely that external forces have led to the loss of the stored end positions of the adjustment movement. See TSB 2015819, 48 Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently…
• 10124638Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-20 dated October 21, 2011. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing…
• 10124673Aug 29, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-20 dated August 2, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective. It is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function.
• 10124672Aug 29, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-89 dated May 2, 2013. MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 - P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10124652Aug 28, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-43 dated April 19, 2013. The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently does not work.
• 10124592Aug 26, 2013Engine cooling. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. This Update is in effect until removed. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on…
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10124621Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports to remove carbon buildup under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date for certain 2009-12 Model Year Audi vehicles with 3.2L engine, and certain 2009-2013…
• 10124609Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of a revision to Update 24Z6. The revision is in regards to the manifold actuator.
• 10124633Aug 13, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 13-31 dated July 18, 2013. The customer may report that the tail lamp lighting does not switch over from bumper to the lid, with lid closed. The rear bumper lights function normally (brake lights, reverse lights, driving lights, turn signals). The center mount brake light functions normally. DTC 03073 (Closed Rear Lid Sensor - Incorrect Signal) may be stored in…
• 10124632Aug 13, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 13-24 dated July 18, 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.
• 10124616Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. Audi has determined that, under certain driving conditions, carbon buildup can occur in the engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this carbon buildup, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster may illuminate. The MIL is part of your on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional information about the MIL.
• 10051857Aug 13, 2013Exterior lighting. Audi: 94 moisture accumulation in headlights. The moisture disappears only after extended drives (greater than 10 minutes). Humid air settles on the inside of the glass, causing moisture to appear in the inside of the headlamp lens.*js updated 12/3/13. *pe updated 12/4/13. *pe updated 12/6/13.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10124643Aug 9, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 13-03 dated May 13, 2013. Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. "Limp Home" mode is active. Faults are stored in the transmission control module. Coolant loss is found from one or more control valves: N82, N509, or N488. Coolant may have migrated into the…
• 10053889Aug 9, 2013Engine cooling. Audi: presence of coolant loss inside electrical connector, causes engine warning light to illuminate and temperature of engine to elevate and failure of climate system heating performance. Model 2010-2012 a6, a7, a8, q7, a5 cabriolet, tt, a4, q5.
• 10124629Aug 8, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. The customer may report two or more warning lights are/were illuminated simultaneously. The warning lights may be sporadic, and may not be illuminated by the time 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 (T46a) and right (T46b) 46-pin CAN disconnect plugs.
• 10124660Aug 7, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10124593Aug 6, 2013Engine cooling. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 24Z6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen…
• 10124687Aug 5, 2013Equipment, Brakes. This document contains information on the Audi braking guard.
• 10124678Aug 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-16 dated July 19, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective. It is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function.
• 10124636Aug 5, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-65 dated October 25, 2012. MMI 3G+ Sound system "popping" and various other technical Issues (K0715 Update). Only apply this bulletin to vehicles if the customer complaint is in the correct group. Applying the update to vehicles outside of the appropriate group can cause repeat repairs and the warranty claim may be denied. This bulletin only applies to…
• 10124614Aug 5, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24Z6. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. Install new manifold actuators.
• 10124648Aug 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-49 dated August 8, 2011. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle "locked itself". The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
• 10124581Jul 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-38 dated March 2, 2012. When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes in one of the following scenarios: * After the initial Bluetooth connection (shortly after the phone is bonded to the vehicle), the screen freezes briefly. * After the ignition is switched on (shortly after the phone automatically reconnects…
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter

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