2004 AUDI S4

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2004 AUDI S4

Recall Date Component Summary
2005-03-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT XENON HEADLAMP REFLECTORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 AUDI S4

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29 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 AUDI S4

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2018-07-30 TIRES
ODI Number: 11114564
2017-10-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11036013
2016-05-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10865507
2015-08-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10747523
2014-12-17 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10666999
2014-08-14 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10622265
2012-03-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STEERING
ODI Number: 10451955
2012-02-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10446471
2012-01-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10443757
2010-12-21 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10371992
2010-02-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10307525
2010-01-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10297853
2009-12-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10295044
2009-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10294801
2009-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10294798
2009-07-26 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10278370
2009-07-26 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10278368
2009-05-31 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10272456
2009-04-24 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10266569
2009-04-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10267048
2009-04-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10263937
2009-03-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10261281
2009-03-09 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10261380
2009-03-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10262201
2009-03-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10261864
2009-03-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10261478
2007-12-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
ODI Number: 10212985
2007-08-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10199548
2007-01-16 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 10178832
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0 Investigations for 2004 AUDI S4

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

112 Service Alerts for 2004 AUDI S4

Date Description
2013-01-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.

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2004-01-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Maintenance Card

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2013-09-05 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

If the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds,

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2014-05-29 100000 POWER TRAIN

Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals

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2014-05-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of El

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2014-05-28 252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of El

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2014-06-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.

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2014-06-03 100000 POWER TRAIN

As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.

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2014-06-03 103240 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:SEALS/GASKETS

As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket.

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2013-05-29 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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.

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2021-06-25 160000 STRUCTURE

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

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2021-06-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

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2020-04-16 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.

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2019-12-04 190000 TIRES

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

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2019-12-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

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2019-12-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder

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2019-12-06 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-

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2019-12-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-

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2019-12-06 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-

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2019-09-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.

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2017-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

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2013-10-02 160000 STRUCTURE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.

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2013-10-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.

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2017-07-31 120000 EXTERIOR 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 l

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2017-03-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2013-07-08 050000 PARKING BRAKE

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 o

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2013-07-08 110000 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 o

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2014-09-23 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.

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2014-10-12 200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.

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2015-07-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service

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2017-08-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

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2013-08-14 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.

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2017-05-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.

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2016-10-19 200000 WHEELS

This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.

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2014-12-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. Media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. Audi of America has started to host its TSB videos outside of

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2014-12-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.

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2013-08-30 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-20 dated October 21, 2011. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers

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2013-06-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE 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

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2015-03-10 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite

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2015-03-10 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite

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2013-06-21 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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2013-06-21 110000 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

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2015-12-10 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the origi

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2015-12-10 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the origi

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2013-12-09 200000 WHEELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no

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2013-12-09 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should no

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2015-12-08 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative. If the vehicle is a model year 2016 A6 or A7, see TSB 2042013: 91 Audi connect online destination search, Google Earth navigation view, or INRIX online traffic is not available. Ther

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2013-09-23 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once

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2013-09-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle’s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem

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2014-07-10 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (

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2013-03-25 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE 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 serv

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2015-09-21 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer?s door opener system ma

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2014-06-03 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.

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2014-06-03 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-19 dated January 31, 2011. Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.

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2014-06-20 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 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

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2013-04-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

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2015-02-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri

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2013-09-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 61 number 11-14 dated August 16, 2011. Convertible top exterior cloth appears soiled. The convertible top is made of durable fabric that has been treated at the factory with a compound that helps

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2015-04-17 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l

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2015-09-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service a

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2012-10-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 – 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement – Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal

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2014-03-19 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-50 dated August 1, 2012. Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound is distorted, hisses, or scrapes occur during a phone

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2015-05-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-15 dated October 20, 2010. Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules. Contacts may be widened (over 0.63 mm) if incorrect pins or incorrect methods for curre

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2012-10-03 100000 POWER TRAIN

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11 ? 31 dated December 1, 2011. Customer may report downshifts not smooth when slowing the vehicle. Improved software introduced after production that reduces complaints with shifting ch

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2012-10-03 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11 ? 31 dated December 1, 2011. Customer may report downshifts not smooth when slowing the vehicle. Improved software introduced after production that reduces complaints with shifting ch

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2015-03-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).

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2015-03-17 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is pos

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2013-09-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many ele

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2015-03-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves,

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2014-05-28 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks powe

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2015-12-10 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.

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2015-03-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: “Device or cable type not supported”. The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Aud

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2014-07-15 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update

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2014-07-31 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

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2012-10-24 120000 EXTERIOR 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

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2015-06-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-50 dated July 10, 2014. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (su

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2005-02-03 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

POWER STEERING, NOISY. TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS. *TT

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2005-02-15 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *TT

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2005-02-02 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP, ACTIVATING (IB). TO INCLUDE 2005 S4 SEDAN, AVANT. *TT

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2010-03-24 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. DETAILING THE GENERAL PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT A SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM) SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ANY TSB OR REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE (RVU). TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

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2008-02-11 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. MODELS S4, S4 CABRIOLET, ALLROAD, RS6, & R8. *PE

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2008-02-11 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. MODELS S4, S4 CABRIOLET, ALLROAD, RS6, & R8. *PE

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2005-02-02 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

AFTER-RUN COOLANT PUMP -V51- MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS SHUT OFF AND THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 112 DEGREES C. *TT

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2010-05-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE

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2010-05-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

AUDI: (REVISED) VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE

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2004-08-12 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

LIGHTSENSOR WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TT

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2004-08-31 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT

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2009-08-07 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AUDI: MIL ON (MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DTCS P0101, P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113 IN ECM). ENGINE HAS LOW PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER OR STALLING. DTCS RELATED TO THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND FUEL TRIM FAULTS CAN BE RELATED TO (

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2009-05-13 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT (SVM), OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. SVM IS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (RE-PROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN AUDI VEHICLES. THIS SYSTEM USES T

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2012-10-03 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2012-10-03 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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2007-02-26 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOSES POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP. *KB

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2007-02-26 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB

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2013-05-29 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AUDI: SOME VEHICLES MAY LACK POWER OR WILL NOT MOVE AFTER STOP DUE TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS. *JS

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2015-07-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. MODEL AL

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2008-03-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MIL ON, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AFTER HOT START (DTC P0300-P0308 IN ECM). *NJ

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2006-02-13 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

REVERSE GEAR WILL NOT ENGAGE OR IS HARD TO ENGAGE. *TT

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2006-02-08 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONTROL HOUSING FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER, ENSURING SHIM WASHER INSTALLATION WHEN REPAIRING. *TT

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2010-04-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

AUDI: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (ADDED PHASE 7-APRIL 10 VIN INFORMATION).MALFUNCTI

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2005-07-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE, INTAKE MANIFOLD MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE. AUDI S4,S4 CABRIOLET, ALLROAD, A6, A8L MODEL YEAR 2004. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

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2005-10-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COOLANT LEAKAGE AROUND AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP. COOLANT LIGHT MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *TT

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2013-12-09 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. MODE

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2008-11-19 203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. *PE

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2010-08-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

AUDI: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES; INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ADDED FINAL MAILING PHASE-8/10 VIN INFORMATION.

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2008-12-15 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

AUDI: SOFTWARE VERSION MANAGEMENT(SVM) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ITS A PROCESS TO UPDATE THE PROGRAMMING IN FLASHABLE (REPROGRAMMABLE) CONTROL MODULES AND/OR TO DOCUMENT CHANGES IN SOFTWARE LEVELS IN ALL AUDI VEHICLES. *PE

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2005-11-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

LIGHT SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CUSTOMER CONCERN ABOUT AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING FOR 1 SECOND ACCOMPANIED WITH A SHORT BEEP. *TT

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2005-11-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OIL LEAKS FROM UPPER ENGINE AREAS, DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES. *TT

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2005-04-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FUEL INJECTORS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *EH

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2005-04-19 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (AIR) PUMP MOTOR -V101- IS NOISY. *TT

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2005-04-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FUEL INJECTORS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. *EH

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2005-04-12 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

FUEL INJECTORS, UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT. UPDATE. *TT

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2005-04-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE LOW HEATER OUTPUT. *EH

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