Audi A4 2012
Model A4 made in 2012 by Audi got 5 consumer complains as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel.
Model 2012
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
TSB-69-11-20 | 12/09/2011 | 10043389 | Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
TSB-69-11-20 | 12/09/2011 | 10043389 | Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
TSB-20-12-25 | 11/08/2012 | 10050941 | Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and refueling shows fuel tank accepts less gallons than owner's manual indicates. models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet | 02/12/2013 | |
TSB-94-12-79 | 06/06/2012 | 10045045 | Audi: instrument cluster display illuminates with vehicle lights malfunction when light bulb is out. models a4, audi q5 (2009-12), a5 (2008-12) and a5 cabriolet (2010-12). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
SB-28-10-13 | 12/01/2010 | 10036469 | Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. on vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle | 03/16/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
TSB-91-12-42 | 06/20/2012 | 10045043 | Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque. models audi q5, q7, a4, a5, a5 cabriolet (2009-14), a5, s5 (2008-14), a8 (2010-14) and a6 (2011-14). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
SB-28-10-13 | 12/01/2010 | 10036469 | Audi: key does not stay or engage in ignition lock. on vehicles without advanced key, the remote keys are inoperable. on vehicles with advanced key, unlocking/locking using the door handle and the opening of the trunk lid with trunk handle | 03/16/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
TSB-94-12-88 | 09/25/2012 | 10047183 | Audi: cracks forming in lens due to amount of tension and improper installation which causes condensation to be seen. also, turn signal indicator is inoperative. model 2008-2013 a3, a4, a5, cabriolet. *pe | 11/09/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
TSB-01-11-31 | 09/15/2011 | 10042388 | Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
TSB-20-11-15 | 09/15/2011 | 10041667 | Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
TSB-01-11-32 | 10/26/2011 | 10042390 | Audi: bulletin to assistance in fuel pressure sensor being diagnose properly. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
TSB-01-11-30 | 09/08/2011 | 10041666 | Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
TSB-20-12-25 | 11/08/2012 | 10050941 | Audi: when fuel tank is completely empty, instrument cluster display zero miles for fuel range and refueling shows fuel tank accepts less gallons than owner's manual indicates. models 2011-2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, s4, s5, s5 cabriolet | 02/12/2013 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
TSB-01-11-31 | 09/15/2011 | 10042388 | Audi: due to related engine electronics, the control unit and in tank fuel pump requires diagnosis. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
TSB-20-11-15 | 09/15/2011 | 10041667 | Audi: guidelines and tips for fuel pump electronics diagnosis. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
TSB-01-11-30 | 09/08/2011 | 10041666 | Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
TSB-94-12-79 | 06/06/2012 | 10045045 | Audi: instrument cluster display illuminates with vehicle lights malfunction when light bulb is out. models a4, audi q5 (2009-12), a5 (2008-12) and a5 cabriolet (2010-12). *pe | 08/13/2012 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
TSB-57-12-65 | 05/14/2012 | 10044394 | Audi: vehicle doors can only be opened from the inside and but fails to re-open from the outside, using door handle. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
TSB-37-12-38 | 02/22/2012 | 10043576 | Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key can not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but unable to move shifter; engine switched off but remote control can not lock with advanced key; park is not recognized electrically. | 04/11/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
TSB-30-11-11 | 12/09/2011 | 10043316 | Audi: when pressing firmly on clutch pedal, certain model year vehicles may or may start. *pe | 03/12/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
TSB-87-12-34 | 11/09/2012 | 10050919 | Audi: there is a gap between body and sealing surface of drain hose that allows condensation from evaporator to enter front foot well area due faulty and incorrect installation of condensation drain hose. models 2008-2013 a4, a5, a5 cab | 02/12/2013 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
TSB-57-12-65 | 05/14/2012 | 10044394 | Audi: vehicle doors can only be opened from the inside and but fails to re-open from the outside, using door handle. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
TSB-57-12-64 | 03/30/2012 | 10043924 | Audi: door cannot be opened from the outside, it can only be opened from the inside. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
TSB-57-12-64 | 03/30/2012 | 10043924 | Audi: door cannot be opened from the outside, it can only be opened from the inside. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
TSB-87-12-34 | 11/09/2012 | 10050919 | Audi: there is a gap between body and sealing surface of drain hose that allows condensation from evaporator to enter front foot well area due faulty and incorrect installation of condensation drain hose. models 2008-2013 a4, a5, a5 cab | 02/12/2013 | |
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
TSB-94-12-90 | 10/08/2012 | 10047799 | Audi: cracks has formed in lens, causing condensation behind the lens, making inoperative the signal indicator, without damage from outside influence. models 2009-2013 a3, a4; 2008-2013 a5; 2010-2013 cabriolet. *pe | 12/07/2012 | |
TSB-96-12-34 | 05/29/2012 | 10044397 | Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain models, camera image can be re=activated. model years 2008-2013. *pe | 06/18/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
02/06/2012 | 3956 | ||
At approximately 1000 miles on the odometer of my 2012 audi a4 avant quattro, a strange noise began from the front area of the engine. the noise happens at the first startup of the engine regardless of ambient temperature. after about 2 minutes when the engine idles down the noise stops. different audi technicians at two dealerships have diagnosed the noise as 1) cam tensioners, 2) a bad bearing inside the cam case, 3) secondary blower motor and, 4) lash in the vvt system. none of the technicians have put a wrench on any of the named components because, according to the dealerships' service managers, audi usa will not authorize repairs. according to audi usa, the strange noise is a normal function even though audi customer service cannot explain why the noise was not apparent for the first approximate 1000 miles of driving. |