Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-01-12-39 | 01/12/2012 | 10043525 | Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or | 04/09/2012 | |
| 0602 | 08/04/2006 | 10020698 | Mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored. *kb | 12/28/2006 | |
| 0602 | 02/13/2006 | 10019464 | Mil illumination due to setting of dtc p2404 (rationality check: reed sensor unable to open). *tt | 03/15/2006 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TSB-28-10-04 | 02/08/2010 | 10034345 | Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. the mi | 11/05/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-00-10-02 | 03/24/2010 | 10035268 | 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 | 02/14/2011 | |
| TSB-01-09-06 | 05/13/2009 | 10032290 | 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 | 03/01/2010 | |
| TSB-01-08-33 | 12/15/2008 | 10028768 | 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 | 05/27/2009 | |
| 24 08 10 | 03/03/2008 | 10024698 | Mil on (dtc p0642, p2004, p2008, p3137, p3138 in ecm). *nj | 05/07/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| KM-1379 | 06/30/2009 | 10030593 | Audi: mil light on and dtc p2294 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit), p2295 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit low), p2296 (fuel pressure regulator 2 control circuit high) in fault memory drivability is not affected. wiring | 10/23/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 102437 | ||
| Both headlights shut off at any time. error message says left/right dipped headlamp. it seems like a design/engineering flaw. this is a dangerous safety issue, especially at night. this could result in death, injury, and monetary fines from the police. there should be an immediate recall to fix the problem. | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 88434 | 1 | |
| I was driving home and right headlight started flickering, almost like a strobe light then all of a sudden the light goes out then comes back on by its self. then goes back off and stays off so i pull off the road. i look at the light and it is still out. i turn my lights off then back on and it works like new, but it keeps happening. this is very dangerous. what happens if both light goes out and this happens, its the manufacturer fault not mine. there should be a recall or do something about this before someone gets hurts, or lose their life. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 88434 | ||
| I was driving home and right headlight started flickering, almost like a strope light then all of a sudden the light goes out then comes back on by its self. then goes back off and stays off so i pull off the road. i look at the light and it is still out. i turn my lights off then back on and it works like new, but it keeps happening. this is very dangerous. what happens if both light goes out and this happens, its the manufacturer fault not mine. there should be a recall or do something about this before someone gets hurts, or lose their life. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Hid headlights go out while driving the car. operator must shut off headlight switch and turn back on for headlight to go back on. this happenedm to the left headlight at 50,000 and the right at 90,00o after dealer put in a waterpump. dealer denied responsability, not covered under warranty price form repair >$700.00 | |||
| 07/04/2011 | |||
| Left & right dipped headlight headlamp. happens daily. it's a saftey concern when driving at night. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Headlamp has dipped multiple times while driving (day and night) since i have owned the vehicle (now at 77k). there is an audi tsb out for this issue but can never get a certified audi dealership to fix this issue as they cannot make it happen on command when they inspect it. not only is this a known issue but it is an issue that is a safety problem that audi and it's affiliates do not take seriously or show determined interest in fixing. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | |||
| Owner was driving, vehicle started to exhibit a slight bucking, smoke came into passenger compartment. pulled over and observed small fire on top of engine. analysis revealed fire origin at #1 ignition coil on top front of engine. fire was extinguished quickly and vehicle is repairable. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 127000 | ||
| Intermittent headlight malfunction. over the course of a year of ownership, the headlights have malfunctioned (turned off), with no consistent cause apparent. the specific error message that appears in the driver information screen is left (or right) headlight dipped. this condition is both unsafe, and illegal - as many states will issue a traffic violation for driving with a non-functioning headlight. it has happened approx. 40 times, the headlight flickers, then goes out, but will come back on when the car is restarted or clear if the headlight is turned off then back on. it will then be fine for days or weeks at a time. it has been consistently getting more frequent and worse. at times, both headlights will turn off by themselves while driving causing a very dangerous situation and quick action to avoid injury or death. then randomly turn back on. multiple dealerships have been notified of the problem on at least 3 visits, and has claimed that everything is fine and they can not reproduce. they have suggested/guessed that it is the xenon light bulb itself, or ballast. annecdotal evidence (conversational, and via internet owners' forums) suggests that the problem is widespread among a substantial portion of audi's model range and years. | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 70000 | ||
| On multiple occasions over the last two years the left and right headlights go out and a dipped headlight warning light shows up on the dash. turning the headlights off then back on will bring them back on momentarily until a vibration knocks them out again. it's usually one side or the other but sometimes both lights go out at the same time. no fault codes are stored when this happens. | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Left or right xenon hid headlight flickers and goes out, dashboard warning says xx headlight dipped (xx= left or right, depending on situation). headlight may or may not reignite by switching light switch to off position, then back on. this problem has occurred dozens of times, once both went out together! when taken to dealership, tech can never find the problem (ntf). *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/29/2008 | 38100 | 2 | 11/15/2007 |
| Under normal driving conditions, the ignition coil pack in cylinder 1 failed. the local dealership replaced only the coil pack for cylinder 1. one week later, again under normal driving conditions, ignition coil pack 2 failed. this time it failed while in motion on a busy freeway in washington dc. the local dealer replaced coil pack 2, and petitioned audi to replace 3 and 4. audi acquiesced. *tr | |||