2013 Audi RS 5 Technical Service Bulletins

840 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Audi RS 5. 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.

• 10066006Jul 25, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226424Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Sunglass holder will not close
• 10122571Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-61 dated May 28, 2013. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10122549Jul 22, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-76 dated March 25, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10216686Jul 17, 2014Fuel system. The DTC is caused by conflicting tolerances of the fuel pump at idle speed/part load.
• 10122529Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Customer may report that the check engine light comes on intermittently. DTC P310B00 DFC 2638 (Low fuel pressure regulation fuel pressure outside specification) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The DTC is caused by conflicting tolerances of the fuel pump at idle speed/part load.
• 10228297Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10221949Jul 15, 2014Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10122522Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10250966Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
• 10250965Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Ceramic brake repair authorization
• 10231125Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Pending service solutions and bulletins
• 10128242Jul 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes, Air bags. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations.
• 10122544Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-79 dated April 14, 2014. Customer may report that the ceramic brakes are noisy. PR codes are affected.
• 10066050Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10122563Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. 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 noises.
• 10250959Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250958Jul 2, 2014Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10250665Jul 2, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250664Jul 2, 2014Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10122540Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-34 dated September 23, 2013. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
• 10122539Jul 2, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-35 dated September 23, 2013. 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…
• 10231130Jun 30, 2014Engine cooling. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
• 10122415Jun 20, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 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.
• 10231127Jun 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10212703May 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10228295May 28, 2014Engine 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. 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.
• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10221947May 28, 2014Engine 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. 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.
• 10210679May 28, 2014Electronic stability control, Transmission and drivetrain. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who 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 electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10122452May 28, 2014Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. 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…
• 10231139May 26, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10065966May 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250971May 14, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122467May 14, 2014Suspension, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-49 dated April 17, 2014. 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…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10122488May 13, 2014Equipment. On May 13, 2014, Update 91i8 (Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) will be closed. Repairs under this action must have been completed by your close of business on May 12, 2014 in order to be eligible for payment consideration. Any repairs performed after that date will not be eligible for payment. Claims under this action must be entered before your close of business on June 13, 2014. After this date, the system will…
• 10122472May 2, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 64 number 12-22 dated July 5, 2012. After one or both of the front door control units (J386/J387) is replaced, one or both of the rear door control units (J3888/J389) cannot be coded or parameterized via an SVM specified vs. actual comparison (spec/actual). The parameter data in the software coding container has changed for the front and rear door control units.
• 10066330May 2, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122349Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-44 dated August 26, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. Battery discharged; however, when charged, there is no bus silence when vehicle ignition is off. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs.
• 10212672Apr 24, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Vibrations felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm
• 10122360Apr 21, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-83 dated May 2, 2013. Apple® devices with the new 8-pin plug will not play videos using the Audi Music Interface. The current Apple devices have a new plug assignment: the 30-pin plug has been replaced with an 8-pin plug. The old plug used an analog video transmission, whereas the new plug uses a digital video transmission that is not supported by the Audi…
• 10250982Apr 17, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122338Apr 17, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-44 dated November 21, 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…
• 10250974Apr 14, 2014Brakes. Ceramic brake repair authorization.
• 10250106Apr 14, 2014Equipment. Elsa newsletter
• 10122340Apr 14, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-44 dated June 11, 2013. Customer may report that the ceramic brakes are noisy. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with these parts. In an effort to gain information, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before replacing any parts. This will assist us…
• 10066044Apr 14, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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