2010 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

681 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Audi S4. 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.

• 10122869Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. MIL on, with one or more DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module). Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving high crankcase pressure can lead to the above described DTC codes. By changing the crankcase pressure valve to a lower operating pressure this condition can be improved and eliminate the mentioned possible DTC codes.
• 10064793Nov 5, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051502Nov 5, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure can lead to dtcs p113700 and p113900 codes. Crankcase pressure can be lowered with new ecm (engine control module) software level after changing crankcase pressure valve to improve and eliminate mentioned dtc codes. Models 2010-2012 s4, s5, 2009-2011 a6 (c6), 2011-2012 q7, 2012 a6, a7.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10250471Oct 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle shaft leaks at differential - S4 and S5 with Quattro sports rear differential (PR ? PDU, PDR, or GH2)
• 10122790Oct 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12 ? 13 dated September 5, 2012. Oil leak in the area of the Quattro sports rear differential (PR-PDU, PDR, or GH2) side flange, or axle shaft inboard flange. Insufficient sealant on the protective cap on the inboard constant velocity joint at the rear differential on vehicle with a sports differential. Optimized use of sealer in production from 07/10/2011.
• 10063890Oct 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10250428Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009
• 10063845Oct 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250470Sep 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle shaft leaks at differential - S4 and S5 with Quattro sports rear differential (PR ? PDU, PDR, or GH2)
• 10250427Sep 5, 2012Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2010 ? 2012
• 10063889Sep 5, 2012Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063844Sep 5, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045439Jul 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: constant velocity of joint grease at rear differential, causes an oil leakage in area of quattro sports rear differential side flange, or axle shaft inboard flange, due to insufficient sealant on protective cap.
• 10043576Feb 22, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically.
• 10043562Feb 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when vehicle is at constant speed or is accelerating, from the front can heard constant howling, or droning, or a scraping noise.
• 10043316Dec 9, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start.
• 10043275Dec 2, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position.
• 10042394Oct 25, 2011Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: vehicles with quattro sports rear differential leaks at the rear axle shaft side flange or inboard flange. Models s4, s5.
• 10042393Oct 5, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: certain vehicles with axle shaft inboard flange or sport differential side flange will experience an oil leak in those area. Models s4, s5, s5 cabriolet.
• 10038588Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038587Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038586Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038585Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign.
• 10038584Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak.
• 10038758Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat. Warning lights will illuminate. 2010-2011 models.
• 10038589Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. This also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10038250Feb 24, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: the coolant pump is leaking or the engine is overheating without a leak.
• 10035269Jun 8, 2010Tires. Audi: tpms light illuminated-repair authorization. The tpms warning light is illuminated. No issues have been identified with the all new indirect tpm system.
• 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information is included.

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