2013 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

877 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10251020Jul 12, 2013Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10216666Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator (Figure 1).
• 10216664Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator (Figure 1).
• 10212687Jul 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster
• 10210635Jul 12, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to delaminate, causing contact loss.
• 10124504Jul 12, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-37 dated February 25, 2013. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10124498Jul 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-10 dated May 7, 2013. The following message appears in the information display: "Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving". Fault entries are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and expanded environmental conditions codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to…
• 10124495Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling. The coolant warning light is illuminated. Coolant is leaking from the front intercooler radiator because of stone damage to the radiator. When vehicles are driven on gravel roads, there is a greater chance of front-end stone impact damage to the intercooler radiator.
• 10124513Jul 11, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. DTC U101100 (supply voltage too low) is stored in the gateway, J533 (address word 19), and/or the electronic parking brake (EPB) control module, J540 (address word 53). According to the test plan "19-Read Data Bus Keep-Awake Manager", the EPB control module kept the data bus active for prolonged periods of time.
• 10124503Jul 11, 2013Tires. Customer reports seeing the messages "TPMS" and "Tire pressure: System malfunction!" in the instrument cluster. The "TPMS" message is not related to a loss of tire pressure. The message only indicates that tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is not active.
• 10124511Jul 10, 2013Steering. Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly (the noise can be duplicated while the vehicle is stationary if the steering wheel is turned slowly). The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead. Listen to the attached…
• 10228319Jul 9, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10224998Jul 9, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10221971Jul 9, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10124489Jul 9, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10065647Jul 9, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052669Jul 9, 2013Engine. Audi: on some vehicles, a defect has occurred on one of the vacuum actuators on the intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 and needs to be updated. Models 2013 a6/ a7, s4, s5, s5 cabrio, audi q7, audi a5. *pe updated 12/2/13.
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10072548Jul 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072536Jul 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250205Jul 2, 2013Equipment. Lineamientos de entrega de Audi
• 10124548Jul 2, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist. This document is in Spanish.
• 10124522Jul 2, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10-70 dated October 26, 2010. Sequence of error messages are seen on the radio display screen after a CD was loaded into or removed from the internal CD drive. "Drive defective. The error could be corrected by resetting it (see radio system owner's manual).
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10123533Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery checklist.
• 10228316Jun 26, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10224995Jun 26, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10221968Jun 26, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10123589Jun 26, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-06 dated June 18, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10123557Jun 26, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-60 dated May 23, 2013. Audi Lane Change Assistant (Side Assist) deactivates or is sporadically inoperative when the vehicle is driven in slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when it is driven for long periods of time on open roads that have no traffic. A warning message is seen in the instrument cluster driver information system stating ?Audi side assist…
• 10068744Jun 26, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250206Jun 24, 2013Equipment. AUDI delivery guidelines
• 10243987Jun 24, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. 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.
• 10123559Jun 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10-68 dated October 26, 2010. The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. Only vehicles with navigation and without MMI touch are affected.
• 10228311Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10224990Jun 18, 2013Electrical system. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10221963Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10212686Jun 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. leaks from transmission.
• 10210634Jun 18, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle. There are a number of possible sources for the leak, including: Leaking from the oil pan seal (Figure 1). Crack in the oil pan (Figure 2). Leak between gearbox housing and intermediate housing (Figure 3).
• 10123594Jun 18, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-05 dated June 7, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. There may be slight power reduction at high RPMs. One of the vacuum actuators on intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 is defective.
• 10123580Jun 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 13-09 dated April 1, 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.
• 10065640Jun 18, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052668Jun 18, 2013Engine. Audi: on some vehicles, there is a defect pertaining to intake runner bank 1 or bank 2 from one of the vacuum actuators. Models 2013 a6, a7, s4, s5, s5 cabrio, audi q7, audi q5.
• 10251014Jun 17, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. Replaced adaptive damping suspension control module cannot be coded

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