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.

• 10066846Sep 3, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054862Sep 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi: when vehicle is accelerating at 4-10 mph, (lower speeds), would hesitate and is noticed after deceleration or braking from higher speeds and condition lasts approximately one second. Model 2013 rs5.
• 10124668Aug 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-13 dated July 12, 2013. The following message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". Fault entries are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and symptom codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Instructions for obtaining the symptom codes are in the Service section of this…
• 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…
• 10124641Aug 26, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-43 dated July 12, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs. An incorrect signal or a low refrigerant level in the system can cause the air conditioning compressor to deactivate.
• 10124657Aug 16, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-53 dated August 7, 2013. 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.
• 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.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10124654Aug 2, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-45 dated July 10, 2013. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the…
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124507Jul 22, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake squeal from the front brakes. The sound may be more prevalent during cold weather.
• 10226502Jul 19, 2013Vehicle speed control. Rough gear changes both when accelerating and slowing down
• 10210652Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch linings toward the optimal operating points in the most diverse load conditions. As a result, sporadic driving power disruptions lasting for less than a second or reduced shift comfort are possible over the first 500 miles. This is normal, and these…
• 10124499Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-40 dated February 28, 2012. Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down. There is a rough driving power disruption that occurs sporadically and lasts for less than a second. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch…
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10251020Jul 12, 2013Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10212687Jul 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster
• 10210635Jul 12, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to delaminate, causing contact loss.
• 10124520Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-42 dated June 11, 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.
• 10124504Jul 12, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-37 dated February 25, 2013. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10124498Jul 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-10 dated May 7, 2013. The following message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". Fault entries are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and expanded environmental conditions codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to…
• 10124511Jul 10, 2013Steering. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead. Listen to the attached…
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10072549Jul 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250208Jul 2, 2013Equipment. Lineamientos de entrega de Audi
• 10124547Jul 2, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist. This document is in Spanish.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123531Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery checklist.
• 10123557Jun 26, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-60 dated May 23, 2013. Audi Lane Change Assistant (Side Assist) deactivates or is sporadically inoperative when the vehicle is driven in slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when it is driven for long periods of time on open roads that have no traffic. A warning message is seen in the instrument cluster driver information system stating ?Audi side assist…
• 10068744Jun 26, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250210Jun 24, 2013Equipment. AUDI delivery guidelines
• 10243987Jun 24, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 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.
• 10123559Jun 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10-68 dated October 26, 2010. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10212686Jun 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. leaks from transmission.
• 10210634Jun 18, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle. There are a number of possible sources for the leak, including: Leaking from the oil pan seal (Figure 1). Crack in the oil pan (Figure 2). Leak between gearbox housing and intermediate housing (Figure 3).
• 10123580Jun 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-09 dated April 1, 2013. Customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle. Leaking from the oil pan seal. Crack in the oil pan. Leak between gearbox housing and intermediate housing. The source of the leak may be confused with o-ring of drain plug.
• 10251014Jun 17, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. Replaced adaptive damping suspension control module cannot be coded
• 10123577Jun 17, 2013Suspension. The adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual after it has been replaced. A new generation of the adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, was placed into production. The new generation control module must be coded and parameterized using an SVM code, which is listed in the attached ETKA Parts Bulletin, 9-119. This parts bulletin can be found in the ETKA Remarks…
• 10123548Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Audi is committed to enhancing the Initial Quality Experience for our Customers within the first days of vehicle ownership. We want to resolve any knowledge or technical concerns a customer may have about a new vehicle, and build a strong, positive, enduring relationship between dealer and customer. To support this commitment to both our dealers and our customers, Audi is introducing the Audi Second Delivery…
• 10123572Jun 11, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10123561Jun 11, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-37 dated November 16, 2012. 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.
• 10066912Jun 11, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243793Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123569Jun 10, 2013Electrical system. Customer may report a yellow warning symbol for dynamic steering in the instrument cluster. On RS 5 models, there may be an angle difference in the active steering control module, J792 (address word 1B). There is no loss of steering functionality.

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