2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet Technical Service Bulletins

523 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.

• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10212679Jan 15, 2013Wheels, Suspension. 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).
• 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.
• 10122684Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 34 number 11-07 dated November 30, 2011. Customer may report oil leaking under vehicle. Possible points include leaking from the oil pan seal, crack in the oil pan, or a leak between gearbox housing and intermediate housing.
• 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 10122866Nov 21, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 12-09 dated October 1, 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.
• 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.
• 10122794Oct 23, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-14 dated October 12, 2012. Complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle. One or more warning lights on in cluster. The DIS or other displays in cluster are blank. MMI does not function. Windows do not function. LED indicators in various buttons inside the vehicle do not light up.
• 10122795Oct 12, 2012Electrical system. complaints are reported by the customer regarding electrical features and functions in the vehicle. One or more warning lights on in cluster. The DIS or other displays in cluster are blank. MMI does not function. Windows do not function. LED indicators in various buttons inside the vehicle do not light up. The voltage regulator on the alternator can sporadically fail causing the electrical system to experience too…
• 10122768Oct 8, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12 ? 88 dated September 25, 2012. The turn signal indicator lens is inoperative without any damage from outside influence. Cracks have formed in the lens and as a result condensation can be seen behind the lens. The turn signal lens can crack due to the high amount of tension in the side mirror housing. The tension is due to improper installation of the mirror…
• 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.
• 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
• 10122801Oct 1, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 12 ? 08 dated September 5, 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.
• 10250470Sep 5, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle shaft leaks at differential - S4 and S5 with Quattro sports rear differential (PR ? PDU, PDR, or GH2)

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