2014 Audi RS 5 Technical Service Bulletins

681 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10058589Jul 13, 2015Equipment, Lane departure. Audi: some vehicles, while driving, would receive false warnings lights of door mirrors, of vehicles in blind spot when no vehicle is present, from side assist. Software need to be updated. Model 2014-15 a5, s5, rs 5, cabriolet.
• 10128399Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. 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 G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version.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.
• 10128471Jul 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 11-10 dated December 2, 2011. Clutch is not operating properly. Clutch has a burnt smell. Clutch pedal does not fully return to starting position. Incorrect shifting, the revolutions of clutch plate and engine input shaft differ too much, excessive slipping of the clutch, and when the clutch is pressed and an incorrect lower gear is selected, can result in…
• 10128469Jul 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. The MIL is on. Customer may report that the engine runs irregularly. DTCs are stored in the ECM. On the camshaft adjustment valve, the filter element can loosen. There is no consequential damage from loosened particles in the oil circuit. They are gathered by the oil filter.
• 10058584Jul 1, 2015Engine. Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on or possible filter element for camshaft adjustment valve can loosen and in oil circuit, there is no damage from loosened particles. Model all. All years.
• 10120832Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-50 dated July 10, 2014. 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.
• 10120818Jun 29, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-85 dated July 14, 2014. A TAC ticket must be opened for any repairs related to the ceramic brakes. 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.
• 10120821Jun 24, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 15-63 dated May 18, 2015. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10120829Jun 19, 2015Electrical system. The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
• 10120916Jun 15, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Equipment, Engine, Brakes. This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service.
• 10120914Jun 15, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Steering, Brakes. This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service.
• 10120826Jun 5, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-87 dated May 18, 2015. When the vehicle is started, the GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the MMI navigation map does not match the vehicle?s actual location or direction of travel for a long period of time (often as long as 10 minutes). The issue occurs in open sky, with no large buildings obstructing the sky view. The issue is intermittent, but…
• 10120805Jun 2, 2015Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-53 dated November 7, 2014. 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.
• 10120048May 19, 2015Equipment. When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes Briefly after the initial Bluetooth connection (shortly after the phone is bonded to the vehicle), after the ignition is switched on (shortly after the phone automatically reconnects with the vehicle), and after the phonebook has downloaded.
• 10120047May 18, 2015Equipment. When the vehicle is started, the GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the MMI navigation map does not match the vehicle's actual location or direction of travel for a long period of time (often as long as 10 minutes). The issue occurs in open sky, with no large buildings obstructing the sky view. The issue is intermittent, but it can occur for long periods of time during a single day.
• 10119955Mar 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite radio, such as "Linking", "Updating", "Acquiring Signal", "Loading", "No Signal", or "No Sat".
• 10120672Mar 3, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the day. The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage. Improved chain tensioner.
• 10120696Feb 9, 2015Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-00 dated January 23, 2015. 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.
• 10120671Jan 23, 2015Brakes. 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. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the…
• 10119861Jan 15, 2015Brakes. 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. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc…
• 10119857Jan 13, 2015Fuel system. Customer may report that the check engine light comes on intermittently. Low fuel pressure regulation fuel pressure outside specification DTC is stored in the ECM. The DTC is cause by conflicting tolerances of the fuel pump at idle speed/part load.
• 10057579Jan 13, 2015Engine cooling. 2013-2014 audi rs5 and rs5 cabriolet may be experiencing intermittently engine light malfunction and the fuel pressure is outside the specification.
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• 10226489Dec 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Bump after coming to a stop or rattle noise from transmission at idle speed
• 10124886Dec 19, 2014Electrical system. Bump felt just after the vehicle is brought to a stop. Rattle noise heard from transmission at idle speed. The software of the transmission mechatronic control module, J743, needs to be updated.
• 10228302Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10224981Dec 10, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10221954Dec 10, 2014Equipment. High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet.
• 10250944Dec 8, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10216674Nov 18, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3). The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
• 10231142Nov 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231140Nov 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10124755Oct 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-86 dated March 20, 2013. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10250950Oct 21, 2014Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering. Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
• 10250653Oct 15, 2014Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242613Oct 15, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
• 10216633Oct 15, 2014Equipment. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124705Oct 15, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10250652Oct 14, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242612Oct 14, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10124706Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10243756Oct 6, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124756Oct 6, 2014Body and structure. The rear spoiler extends slowly or operates erratically. An error light for the rear spoiler may be illuminated. The rear spoiler operation can be restricted due to corrosion in the spoiler drive unit. As a result, the rear spoiler becomes stiff and does not reach its end points. This may cause a rear spoiler error light to be illuminated.
• 10212690Sep 25, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light
• 10210637Sep 25, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect driving mode sensor module. The driver information system displays the message ?Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving?.
• 10124813Sep 25, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 12-08 dated December 21, 2012. The driver information system displays the message ?Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving?. Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A).
• 10243763Sep 22, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216628Sep 10, 2014Engine cooling. Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
• 10250953Aug 26, 2014Equipment. Repair Authorization

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