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.

• 10210614Apr 5, 2013Brakes. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control ?Set? button. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. ?Set? button on cruise control stalk does not work.
• 10123931Apr 5, 2013Exterior lighting. A significant amount of water is collecting at the base of the Xenon headlight lens. No outside influence, such as rock chips, can be found. The headlights function normally. If the customer complaint is only about condensation buildup on the fog lamp (not about water collecting as described above), refer to TSB 2012749, 94 Exterior lights, moisture accumulation.
• 10123924Apr 5, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-39 dated March 18, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123910Apr 5, 2013Vehicle speed control. Cruise control deactivates sporadically or cannot be activated. A new set speed cannot be saved. "Set" button on cruise control stalk does not work. DTCs are present in the vehicle. Incorrect tolerances of cruise control "Set" button.
• 10068704Apr 5, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052244Apr 5, 2013Exterior lighting. Audi: some vehicles are experiencing moisture accumulation at the base of xenon headlight lens, possibly thru adjustment screws or channel bonding, which needs replacing, if necessary. Models 2013 a4, s4, a5, s5, a5/s5 cabriolet, rs5.
• 10210631Apr 1, 2013Fuel system. 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).
• 10123912Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 12-07 dated December 21, 2012. Customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle. There are a number of possible sources for the leak. 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.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10123849Mar 29, 2013Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 09-23 dated August 12, 2009. Headlight switch knob is pressed in. The switch functions correctly. The headlight switch knob was designed with a normal position and a pushed-in position. This is a deliberate design feature designed to avoid injuries in the event of a collision.
• 10226464Mar 27, 2013Air bags, Lane departure. ABS warning light on - wire harness damage
• 10123846Mar 27, 2013Steering. Steering wheel lock does not work. Various warning lights are on. Steering feels stiffer than usual. The engine cannot be switched off. The ignition key cannot be removed. DTC with description "Brake control unit, no signal/communication" is present in several control units. DTC entry in ABS Control unit, J104 (03). One or more may be present. This condition does not result in any drivability concerns. The steering…
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10123865Mar 22, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Customer may report that a warning for electromechanical steering is displayed in the instrument cluster. There is no loss of steering control or functionality associated with these warnings. Issues with the hardware and software.
• 10066939Mar 22, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228355Mar 20, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 mm.
• 10225034Mar 20, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 mm.
• 10222007Mar 20, 2013Engine cooling. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 mm.
• 10123891Mar 20, 2013Engine cooling. DTC P164D00 (Oil pressure switch for reduced oil pressure malfunction) is stored in the engine control module, J623 (01). Red oil pressure warning light may be on. An oil filter that is too short is installed. The oil filter must be 155 mm.
• 10123868Mar 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-36 dated February 21, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123867Mar 18, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-38 dated March 18, 2013. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the…
• 10123847Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) does not work. The message "ACC no sensor vision" appears in the cluster. DTCs are logged in the distance regulation control module, J428 (13). The DTC description in the diagnostic log may be blank when using VAS PC depending on the Audi Brand version being used.
• 10068736Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051859Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: 96 acc function restriction warning message (dtc 3263 or vas03263). The most common cause for this type of deactivation is that the field of vision of the radar sensor is blocked. Also included s5, allroad, rs 5 and cab; model year 2013.
• 10250476Feb 25, 2013Suspension. Model Year 2013 Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10123988Feb 25, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-34 dated November 13, 2012. Customers may report the following conditions on vehicles with less than 6000 miles. In some cases these conditions may be noticed at PDI. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10123991Feb 21, 2013Steering. The customer states they have a comfort concern about the steering system. The steering works correctly but intermittently feels notchy. There is no loss of steering functionality. The concern may be more apparent in colder weather, and may improve with warmth or an ignition key cycle. No DTC is stored and no warning appears in the cluster. This PSS TSB applies only to the comfort concern described in the condition…
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 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.
• 10216595Jan 23, 2013Equipment. Instruction.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10068199Jan 18, 2013Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10244037Jan 3, 2013Other or unknown. 2013 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
• 10253414Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10216602Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Newsletter
• 10216599Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Maintenance.
• 10216597Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Report.
• 10216596Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Newsletter.
• 10074133Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250445Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on - vehicles with 7 Speed S-tronic (DTC P174B or P174F in gearbox control unit)
• 10122686Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. The gearbox warning light is on. P174B (valve 4 in the sub-gearbox 1, electric complaint) or P174F (valve 4 in the sub-gearbox 2, electric complaint) is logged in the gearbox control unit. The entry occurs mainly up to an ATF temperature of 30°C. Check this in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. The entry only occurs once and cannot be reproduced. After a reset there are no more…
• 10063862Dec 21, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121538Dec 20, 2012Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist.
• 10067567Dec 10, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10122660Dec 4, 2012Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. This document contains the Audi TAC technical newsletter. The news letter contains information on the Audi TAC hours of operation, the Audi technical assistance survey, the 4.0 L V8 TFSI in the A8L, S6, S7, S8, and the power steering control unit.

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