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Service bulletin A481669 2034351-

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10120669
Published by NHTSA2017-10-25
Manufacturer's numberA481669 2034351-
Manufacturer's date2016-03-18
NHTSA componentSTEERING:COLUMN; STEERING

NHTSA's summary

Customer may report hearing creaking or squeaking noise from the steering column when steering slowly. The noise may get louder at higher temperatures or when the vehicle is driven for a longer period of time. The noise comes from the sealing sleeve/steering column opening on the bulkhead.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Steering, Steering column and wheel

Vehicles listed
AUDI A42009, 2010
AUDI A4 ALLROAD2013, 2014, 2015
AUDI A4 AVANT2011 to 2012
AUDI A52008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET2010 to 2015
AUDI A62012, 2013, 2014
AUDI A72012, 2013, 2014
AUDI Q52009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
A4824612034351_12024-03-06. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A4824602073033_12024-03-06. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
A4823412028220_12023-07-10. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
A4421832056386_62021-09-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4420732056386_32020-03-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
A4819792028220_82019-08-07. Service bulletin. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 2005-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2005-2012 A4 Avant, 2005-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2005-2020 A6, 2005-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2005-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7, 2019-2020 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2007-2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2004-2012 S4, 2004-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 S5 Coupe, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2007-2020 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2007-2009 S8, 2018-2020 SQ5, 2004-2020 TT Coupe, 2004-2020 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe
A481772 2034351-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
A481340 2033377-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. Customer states the vertical adjustment of the steering column does not work or works intermittently. Concern may or may not be duplicated. Software issues causing sporadic failure of the power steering column vertical adjustment.
A461525 2022584-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. driving style, environmental conditions, and service history of the vehicle. Additionally, as brake pads and discs wear, their dampening ability is reduced. Disc thickness variation (DTV) is a common condition that contributes to brake pulsation. DTV occurs when the two braking surfaces of the brake disc are no longer parallel to each other. This condition cannot be accurately measured with normal workshop tools.
A401440 2023187-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-35 dated September 23, 2013. Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. The noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. The folds of the outer rubber boots on the front axle shafts may come in contact with each other when the steering wheel is turned, causing squeaking noises. These noises are more likely to occur when the vehicle is new. The volume and occurrence of the noise will dissipate after a short break-in period.