2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet Technical Service Bulletins

524 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet. 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.

• 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…
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 10251014Jun 17, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. Replaced adaptive damping suspension control module cannot be coded
• 10123577Jun 17, 2013Suspension. The adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual after it has been replaced. A new generation of the adaptive damping suspension control module, J250, was placed into production. The new generation control module must be coded and parameterized using an SVM code, which is listed in the attached ETKA Parts Bulletin, 9-119. This parts bulletin can be found in the ETKA Remarks…
• 10212685Jun 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Drivability concerns or P1724 fault stored S-Tronic Transmission.
• 10210633Jun 11, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect transmission software.
• 10123581Jun 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 11-02 dated November 8, 2011. Harsh downshifting multiple gears 7-5, 4-3, 2-1. This may happen during just one of these shifts. A bump felt after coming to a stop (2-1 down shift). Fluctuating engine speed after 5-4 shift with accelerator at 80-100% accelerator pedal position (kick-down). The driver information system displays the message "Gearbox complaint!…
• 10123575Jun 11, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-30 dated March 13, 2013. Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
• 10243793Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10228366May 2, 2013Engine cooling. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10225045May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10222018May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization
• 10124950May 2, 2013Electrical system. 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor) - Repair Authorization.
• 10212674Apr 19, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Key does not stay or engage in ignition lock
• 10210622Apr 19, 2013Electrical system. It is possible that objects have been inserted into the ignition lock, which causes the slide of the ignition lock to become stuck in the rear part of the lock (S-contact position). The stuck slide is not allowed to return to the starting point (0-position).
• 10123911Apr 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 28 number 12-19 dated May 1, 2012. The master key with remote control does not engage or stay in the ignition lock. On vehicles without Advanced Key, the remote keys are inoperable. Keyless unlocking/locking using the door handle and keyless opening of the trunk lid using the trunk handle are inoperable. The vehicle cannot be started with the Start/Stop button. The remote…
• 10243784Apr 15, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243782Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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.
• 10251005Mar 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle shaft leaks at differential - S4 and S5 with quattro sports rear differential (PR ? PDU, PDR, or GH2)
• 10250669Mar 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle shaft leaks at differential - S4 and S5 with quattro sports rear differential (PR ? PDU, PDR, or GH2)
• 10123875Mar 18, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12-14 dated October 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 vehicles with a sports differential.
• 10251033Mar 13, 2013Brakes. squealing from front brakes (PR-1LJ)
• 10123873Mar 13, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-22 dated June 5, 2012. Brakes squeak or squeal when braking with light to moderate force on vehicles produced before June 20, 2011 (calendar week 25 of 2011).
• 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.
• 10123993Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 12-24 dated August 7, 2012. "Low Oil Level" message is on in the DIS or MMI. The hood must be open for at least 30 seconds for a reset of this message to be performed. The message is not reset in the DIS/MMI because the hood has not been recognized as being opened due to an inoperative hood contact switch.

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