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.

• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10128351May 9, 2017Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10231132Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10120796Feb 27, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update instructions for when receiving DTC P17E1. The issue is sporadic.
• 10120795Feb 27, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for if the vehicle requires pressing the start button a second time for the engine to start.
• 10118420Feb 27, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains a software update for harsh downshifting, a bump felt after the vehicle comes to a stop, fluctuating engine speed after 5-4 shift, and/or a message appears in the driver information system. A DTC is also present.
• 10118412Feb 23, 2017Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10118410Feb 13, 2017Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10128006Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10128005Oct 14, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the G676 sensor module and replacing it.
• 10127994Oct 13, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10094629Sep 23, 2016Brakes. This bulletin provides troubleshooting and a solution for brake squeak or squeal with light or moderate pedal pressure.
• 10091264Jul 27, 2016Engine. This tehcnial service bulletin provides cleaning instructions for carbon accumulation in the secondary air ports in the cylinder head.
• 10091847Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10091285Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10093308Jun 7, 2016Tires. This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the tpms message appears briefly after the engine is started and then disappears, it does not indicate an issue with the tpms system.
• 10081642Jun 7, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10092662May 24, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10092769May 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094894May 4, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system -- action required" message.
• 10094921May 3, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10092704May 3, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the software if needed.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10093603Apr 18, 2016Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the g676 sensor module and replacing it.
• 10093602Apr 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10093660Apr 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin informs the reader to diagnoise the brake noise issue then replace the brake pads.
• 10118341Feb 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster. DTCs P17D800, P179D00, P174000, P174C, P174B, P174F, P179C, P174A, and/or P174E are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and symptom codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to delaminate, causing contact loss.
• 10118327Jan 25, 2016Electrical system. TSBs in this newsletters include the MIL on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2, Efficiency below threshold) being stored in the ECM. New ECM software implemented to correct the condition.
• 10118306Jan 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Steering. Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A). The driver information system displays the message "gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". There are two scenarios present.
• 10118299Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. MIL is on due to One of the following DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01): DTC P219C00 (stored in cylinder 1), DTC P219D00 (stored in cylinder 2), DTC P219E00 (stored in cylinder 3), DTC P219F00 (stored in cylinder 4), DTC P21A000 (stored in cylinder 5), DTC P21A100 (stored in cylinder 6). An incorrect software setting causes the DTC to be stored.
• 10123658Dec 18, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for…
• 10123670Dec 11, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-04 dated September 11, 2013. 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.
• 10123656Dec 10, 2015Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to neutralize the remaining gasoline or diesel fuel.
• 10123653Dec 10, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a…
• 10123650Dec 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
• 10123667Dec 8, 2015Equipment. The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative. If the vehicle is a model year 2016 A6 or A7, see TSB 2042013: 91 Audi connect online destination search, Google Earth navigation view, or INRIX online traffic is not available. There is a known server issue that can only be resolved through a change to the Audi AG backend server. Audi has changed traffic providers over the years as new technologies have…
• 10123614Nov 11, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-46 dated July 10, 2012. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology. The
• 10123716Oct 20, 2015Steering, Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. driving style, environmental…
• 10123712Oct 5, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-56 dated December 8, 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. 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…
• 10123792Sep 21, 2015Equipment. This document contains the important email to all Audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate madatory stop-sale order that is in effect to all vehicles from 20110-2015 that have a 2.0L TDI engine.
• 10123775Sep 21, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer?s door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10123765Sep 18, 2015Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-12 dated June 18, 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.
• 10123768Sep 11, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-21 dated September 11, 2015. Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.

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