TSB_2059057_13 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2059057/13

39 Droning/vibrations during tight turns, vehicles with Quattro Ultra PR number GH4 Release date: Jan 22, 2026

Condition

Models(s) Year(s) VIN Range Vehicle Specific Equipment

Aé4, and Aé allroad 2017 — 2025

$4, Q5, and SQ5 2018 — 2025

A5, A5 Cabriolet, A5

Sportback, $5, $5 2018 — 2024

Cabriolet, S5 Sportback

2018 — 2019

RS 5

2021 — 2024

RS 5 Sportback 2019 All quattro Ultra

2021 — 2024

AG, and A7 2019 — 2025

A6 allroad, S6, S7, and

Q5 e quattro 2020 — 2025

RS 6 Avant, RS 7, Q5

Sportback, and SQ5 2021 — 2025

Sportback

A7 e quattro 2021 — 2022

REVISION HISTORY

Revision | Date Purpose

13 - Revised Condition (Added model table)
Revised Technical Background (Updated verbiage)
Revised Service (Adjusted instruction)
12 10/03/2024 | Revised Service (Adjusted measure)

11 08/30/2024 | Revised header (Added model years)

Customer states:
« — Noises from the drive train (transmission, driveshaft, and/or rear final drive) when pulling away quickly from a

stop with the wheels turned.
and/or

* Vibrations, humming, droning, or rubbing can be heard and/or felt in the vehicle interior and/or the rear seats

when fully turning the steering wheel.
and/or
* — Vibrations, humming, droning, or rubbing can be heard and/or felt in the vehicle interior and/or on the rear

seats when driving in a straight line, particularly in wet conditions.
Workshop findings:
* The customer statement(s) can be reproduced.
and/or
* The noises in the vehicle interior can be reproduced (see attached video)

and/or
* Noises from the all-wheel drive coupling 1 of the transmission.
and/or
* — Noises from the rear of the vehicle.
and/or
* The noises can be traced to the rear final drive.
and/or
* The noises can be traced to the propshaft.
and/or
* The vibrations, humming, or droning can be reproduced on the rear seat.

and/or
* The noises can also be perceived as a knocking sound from the rear of the vehicle.

and/or
* The noises can also occur when driving in a straight line -> particularly on wet roads.
Please review the audio/video example below:
https://audi-

external.kzoplatform.com/player/medium/1649451546427004456

(Figure 1)
The video is also attached to this TSB under the attachments tab in

the workshop manual.
Figure 1. The QR code for the supporting

video.
Technical Background
Due to the different speeds between the front axle differential and the rear final drive, varying degrees of humming,

droning, vibrations, or rubbing can occur when taking very tight corners, driving in a straight line (especially on wet

roads), and when the all-wheel drive coupling 1 is closed.
This behavior is merely a comfort complaint and has no negative effect on the service life of the components.
Production Solution

Not applicable.
Service
Try to reproduce the customer complaint (based on the description/cause of the issue), so that it can be

clearly assigned to this TSB. The following repair must only be carried out if all the criteria (model/type,

chassis number, engine/motor, gearbox code, PR number(s), part number, software version, code, etc.)

apply exactly. Otherwise, this solution will not eliminate the problem and repeat repairs may be necessary.

In such a case, the warranty claim may be rejected, and the cost of the parts may be charged back
Complete the repair in the following order:

* Check that the S-tronic transmission/manual transmission is at operating temperature.

* Completely drain off ATF from the all-wheel drive coupling 1 and dispose of the ATF properly.
* Add newATF according to the repair manual (part number G 055 515 A2) and then set the ATF level

according to the repair manual.
* Reach operating temperature in the S-tronic transmission/manual transmission.
* Let the vehicle cool down.
* — Reach operating temperature in the S-tronic transmission/manual transmission again.
* Completely drain off ATF from all-wheel drive coupling 1 again and dispose of the ATF properly.
* Add newATF according to the repair manual (part number G 055 515 A2) and then set the ATF level

according to the repair manual.
* Reach operating temperature in the S-tronic transmission/manual transmission again.

* Let the vehicle cool down.

* Perform the basic setting “Reset learnt values for oil ageing” using ODIS Guided Functions or Self Diagnosis,
—  All-Wheel Drive Electronics (address 0022) >> Control Module Functions >> Basic Settings >> Reset

learnt values for oil ageing.
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This measure will become effective within the next 310 miles (500 km) after the all-wheel drive system has

been utilized more. The use of the all-wheel drive system can be increased by driving in dynamic mode or

using towing mode
Warranty
Claim Type:
« — If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.

Service Number: 3960

Damage Code: 0020

Labor Operations: Remove and install rear noise insulation 1082 19XX See SRT with
associated operations
Vehicles equipped with damper weight only. | 3983 1999 30 TU

Front driveshaft flange: remove and install heat

shield and damper weight

Drain and fill oil for all-wheel drive coupling 0157 1799 30 TU

Replace oil for all-wheel drive coupling 0157 5599 30 TU

GFF 0150 0060 Labor according to the

diagnostic log

Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU

Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU

Claim Comment: As per TSB 2059057/13
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures

Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
Required Parts and Tools
Parts for Oil Change Procedure. Only claim if actually performed and documented.
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number Part Description Quantity

G 055515A2 Transfer box gear oil (ATF) 02

See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual | See ETKA/ELSA
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2059057) are subject to change and/or removal.
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