2011 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

775 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10063849Feb 14, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250463Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster. Gearbox in limp mode, Fault P17E100 stored in TCM
• 10123980Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message appears in instrument cluster. The gearbox is in limp mode until key is cycled. Fault P17E100 (DFCC 9473) is stored in transmission control unit. The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is typically listed before the fault code. The fault is very sporadic and usually appears after a cold start. Fault is caused by transmission software that is too sensitive.
• 10063881Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051783Feb 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: pss 37 transmission warning message in cluster. Gearbox in limp mode, fault p17e100 stored in tcm. The fault is sporadic and usually appears after a cold start. Fault is caused by transmission software that is too sensitive.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10228346Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling. 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.
• 10225025Jan 17, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10221998Jan 17, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10212679Jan 15, 2013Suspension, Wheels. Grinding or wheel bearing type noises from front when accelerating or at constant speed
• 10210627Jan 15, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states constant howling, droning, or scraping noises heard from the front of the vehicle when accelerating lightly. The ball bearing for the left flange shaft spins in the gearbox housing because of a gap between the outer bearing ring and the support bracket. This can result in grinding marks and swarf (Figure 1, Figure 2).
• 10210625Jan 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. There may be clutch mechanism wear. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start or only starts when the clutch pedal is pressed very firmly. The message ?Press clutch pedal to start vehicle? may appear in the instrument cluster.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10250449Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A)
• 10250448Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. 0B5 7 Speed S-tronic, leaks from transmission
• 10250444Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pedal makes noises when pressed
• 10122687Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Clicking or knocking noise when pressing the clutch pedal. Impulse noticeable when pressing the clutch pedal. Excess clearance between mounting of clutch master cylinder and pedal assembly.
• 10122683Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Gearbox warning light on. Entries are logged individually or in combination, with P179E logged first (using DTC environmental data). If P179E is not logged first this TSB does not apply (using DTC environmental data), Continue with standard diagnosis. Entries are logged individually or in combination in the diagnosis protocol. The times the DTCs are logged are not relevant. The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is…
• 10063866Dec 21, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063865Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063861Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250419Dec 17, 2012Electrical system. MIL on, DTC for "System rich" (P1137 and/or P1139)
• 10122692Dec 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-58 dated November 5, 2012. MIL on, with 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…
• 10250431Dec 12, 2012Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009 - 2012
• 10122688Dec 12, 2012Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-33 dated November 21, 2012. Engine oil consumption too high. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10063848Dec 12, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250447Dec 7, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTC P17D800 or P179D00)
• 10122685Dec 7, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 12-05 dated August 10, 2012. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster. DTCs are logged. The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is typically listed before the fault code. Fault codes and DFCC 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…
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10063864Dec 7, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216639Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Brakes. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in…
• 10064796Nov 21, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216675Nov 8, 2012Fuel system, Engine cooling. To ensure mobility, a small amount of fuel is still available when a fuel range of zero miles is initially displayed. Additionally, the fuel range is calculated based on the most recent driving style. Therefore, the actual amount of fuel remaining may vary when a fuel range of zero is initially displayed.
• 10122865Nov 8, 2012Fuel system, Equipment. The instrument cluster displays a fuel range of zero miles before the fuel tank is completely empty. Upon refueling at a displayed fuel range of zero miles, the fuel tank accepts fewer gallons than what is shown in the owner? s manual capacity chart. To ensure mobility, a small amount of fuel is still available when a fuel range of zero miles is initially displayed. Additionally, the fuel range is calculated based…
• 10064797Nov 8, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050941Nov 8, 2012Fuel system, Electrical system. Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and refueling shows fuel tank accepts less gallons than owner's manual indicates. Models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet.
• 10228303Nov 5, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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. Along with the crankcase pressure being lowered, a new ECM software level is required to…
• 10224982Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. 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. Along with the crankcase pressure being lowered, a new ECM software level is required to…
• 10221955Nov 5, 2012Engine cooling. 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. Along with the crankcase pressure being lowered, a new ECM software level is required to…
• 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, 2012Engine, Electrical system. 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.
• 10047719Oct 23, 2012Electrical system, Brakes. Audi: instrument panel illuminated with electric parking brake (epb) warning but turned off when ignition had cycled and adaptive cruise control (acc) inoperative, but resume after ignition had cycled. Models 2011-2013 a4/s4, a5/s5, a5 cabriolet, a6, a7, a8 and q5.
• 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.
• 10122736Oct 5, 2012Engine cooling, Steering, Engine, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. This document contains the fluid capacty chart.
• 10067588Oct 5, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063890Oct 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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