2013 Audi S5 Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 10225044May 2, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10222017May 2, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10124949May 2, 2013Electrical system. MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10068738May 2, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243785Apr 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 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…
• 10251039Apr 9, 2013Brakes. brake noise - Repair Authorization
• 10123923Apr 9, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-17 dated January 18, 2012. The customer may complain of hearing a high-pitched squeal or squeak from the brake system when brakes are used with light to moderate effort. The concern may occur more frequently with colder weather. The vehicle production date is on or after Sep 3, 2012 (Calendar Week 36/2012). Changes to certain brake components were implemented…
• 10066904Apr 9, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212666Apr 5, 2013Vehicle speed control, Equipment. Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10123812Mar 14, 2013Equipment. This document contains additional information not included in the booklet part number A5S5QUSPEC201 which contains communication tightening specifications
• 10123988Feb 25, 2013Suspension, Steering. 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, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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
• 10253416Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10253415Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10250220Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Lineamientos de entrega de Audi
• 10216602Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Newsletter

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