2012 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

796 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10063865Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063862Dec 21, 2012Steering. 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, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10216592Nov 19, 2012Equipment. Installation Instructions.
• 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, 2012Electrical system, Fuel 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, 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.
• 10047800Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. Models 1996-2013 - all model.
• 10047719Oct 23, 2012Brakes, Electrical system. 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.
• 10122735Oct 5, 2012Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Engine cooling, Visibility…. This document contains the fluid capacty chart.
• 10071253Oct 5, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10250451Sep 25, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report harsh shift concerns. No faults stored and concern is reproducible.
• 10216593Sep 12, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Installation Instructions.
• 10216594Sep 11, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Installation Instructions.
• 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.
• 10044086Mar 1, 2012Equipment. Audi: the owner's manual is missing the enclosed insert information regarding launch control program, for vehicles equipped with s tronic transmission.
• 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.
• 10043316Dec 9, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start.

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