2024 Audi A4, A5, Q5 Active Lane Assist Settings Not Saved TSB

Symptoms

Owners of certain 2024 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 models may experience an issue where the 2024 Audi A5 active lane assist settings not saved. Specifically, the settings for steering input (either late or early) and/or the vibration warning (on or off) for the Audi active lane assist (PR #611) or lane departure warning (PR #613) are not retained after being set. This means that each time the vehicle is started, these preferences might revert to a default state, requiring the driver to re-adjust them.

Technical Details

Audi has identified the root cause of this problem as a software issue within the front camera for driver assist systems, designated as -R242-. This component is crucial for the proper functioning of both the active lane assist and lane departure warning features. The production solution for this issue is identified as software version SW0093.

Repair Procedure Summary

To resolve the issue where the 2024 Audi A5 active lane assist settings not saved, technicians must perform a software update on the front camera for driver assist systems (-R242-). This update is carried out using the Software Version Management (SVM) system.

First, technicians should refer to TSB 2011732, which provides detailed operating instructions for SVM. The update targets the front camera's diagnostic address 00A5. To initiate the update, the SVM action code A5A022 must be entered using the "Flash" mode on the ODIS tester. The ODIS tester will then guide the technician through the necessary steps to complete the software installation.

This update involves replacing older software versions with newer ones. For Q5 models, the old software part number 80A907217H is updated to 80A907217K. For A4 and A5 models, old software part numbers 8W0907217J, 8W6907217G, and 8W7907217G, with old software version 0091, are updated to new software part numbers 8W0907217L, 8W6907217J, and 8W7907217J, with new software version 0093.

Required Parts and Software

The primary requirement for this repair is the updated software for the front camera -R242-. The specific new software part numbers are 80A907217K for Q5 models and 8W0907217L, 8W6907217J, or 8W7907217J (depending on the specific vehicle configuration) for A4/A5 models. The new software version is 0093. The SVM action code required for the update is A5A022, which is entered via the ODIS tester.

Warranty Information

Warranty claims related to this issue should be submitted under Service Number 9638 and Damage Code 0039. The labor operations for the software update are 0151 0010 and 0151 0060, which cover the software update and associated operations. All claims must adhere to the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual and are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty. The claim comment should reference TSB 2074842/1.

NHTSA ID: 11007363