2012 Audi S5 Technical Service Bulletins

732 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Audi S5. 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.

• 10133222Dec 5, 2017Engine cooling. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace either a combi valve or vacuum solenoid valve depending on the circumstances under which DTC P244000 and/or P244200 were stored.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127910Aug 18, 2017Electrical system, Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10127905Aug 4, 2017Equipment, Exterior lighting. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
• 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10127840Jul 26, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10127819Jul 19, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10127745Jun 19, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10133511May 24, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit with the new kit if the correct DTC and symptom code combination is present.
• 10128349May 22, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the tolerences of the opening spring in the thermostat are not enough.
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10231132Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10120796Feb 27, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update instructions for when receiving DTC P17E1. The issue is sporadic.
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10118066Dec 6, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
• 10130190Nov 1, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding a software update for DTC P042000 and/or P043000.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10128027Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10128006Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10128026Oct 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10094629Sep 23, 2016Brakes. This bulletin provides troubleshooting and a solution for brake squeak or squeal with light or moderate pedal pressure.
• 10094595Sep 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provide instructions for when there are harsh gear shifts but there is no faults stored and you can duplicate the concern.
• 10095603Aug 18, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10093241Aug 18, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10095596Aug 2, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10093222Aug 2, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found
• 10091847Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10091285Jul 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a brake squeal sound from the front brakes.
• 10095401Jun 17, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "modified wiper blade check for us: wiper blades – check condition and replace if necessary (usa only) added wiper blade check for can: wiper blades – check condition (canada only)"
• 10081680Jun 15, 2016Fuel system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the coolant thermostat with a new part number to resolve a stored dtc.
• 10093308Jun 7, 2016Tires. This technical service bulletin notifies the reader that if the tpms message appears briefly after the engine is started and then disappears, it does not indicate an issue with the tpms system.
• 10092769May 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094116Apr 20, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
• 10094053Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
• 10093602Apr 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for diagnosing an issue with the mechatronics control unit circuit board and instructions for replacing it.
• 10093660Apr 12, 2016Brakes. This technical service bulletin informs the reader to diagnoise the brake noise issue then replace the brake pads.
• 10093582Apr 12, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose issues with fuel pressure and to replace the fuel delivery unit if deviations are found.
• 10118397Mar 9, 2016Engine cooling. The red coolant light is illuminated , indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the coolant level is too low. The engine speed governing light is illuminated with the message " Engine speed maximum XXXX rpm". To prevent the engine from overheating, the engine speed is automatically limited to the displayed maximum. DTCs are stored in the ECM due to the problem. Tolerances of opening spring in…
• 10120702Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-30 dated June 4, 2013. Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. License plate mounting bracket threaded inserts stripped.
• 10118341Feb 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox malfunction message in cluster. DTCs P17D800, P179D00, P174000, P174C, P174B, P174F, P179C, P174A, and/or P174E are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and symptom 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 to delaminate, causing contact loss.

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