2021-2026 Audi Tensioner Part Number Update SM 63-2025

What is Audi Special Notice SM 63-2025?

Audi has issued Special Notice SM 63-2025, a parts circular primarily aimed at its dealerships' parts managers and inventory personnel. This notice outlines a process for managing inventory of a specific tensioner component. The goal is to ensure that dealers stock the most current version of this part, improving overall parts availability and customer service for vehicles like the 2021-2026 Audi Q8 tensioner part number.

This communication, identified as SM 63-2025, emphasizes the importance of promptly returning older stock and ordering the successor part. This proactive approach helps maintain high standards for replacement parts across the Audi service network.

Affected Tensioner Part Numbers

This special notice specifically addresses a change in the part number for a tensioner. Dealers are instructed to return the older version of this component and procure the updated one.

• Old Part Number: 059-109-467-BB (Tensioner)
• New Part Number: 059-109-467-BD (Tensioner)

This update ensures that any future service or repair requiring this tensioner will utilize the most current specification available from Audi.

Dealer Return Procedures and Deadline

To facilitate the transition to the new tensioner part number, Audi has provided specific instructions for dealers to return their existing inventory of the old part. Dealers must follow these procedures to receive credit and ensure a smooth update to their stock.

Key steps for dealers include:

1. File a Claim: Submit a separate "Claim with Return" request, selecting "Dir Sup. Req. Return" as the item type. Dealer comments must reference the Special Notice Number SM 63-2025 and the Parts Circular number.
2. Review Delivery List: Check "Parts On Command" the following day for the Delivery List document. Any issues or delays should be reported to the facing PDC (Parts Distribution Center).
3. Labeling: Enter the 40000XXXXX delivery document number on a "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN" label.
4. Adhere Label: Affix the "YELLOW DEPOT REQUEST RETURN" label to the package(s) containing the returned parts.
5. Include Documentation: Place one copy of the Delivery Document inside the package with the returned part(s).

Important Warning: Items returned after December 16, 2025, will not be accepted for any type of return or buyback. This strict deadline is crucial for dealers to adhere to for proper inventory management and credit processing. Dealers are advised to re-order required new materials using the new part number 059-109-467-BD.

Why This Update Matters for Audi Owners

While this Special Notice SM 63-2025 is directed at dealerships, it ultimately benefits Audi owners. By updating the inventory of components like the Audi Q8 tensioner part number, Audi ensures that when your vehicle requires service or a part replacement, the most current and potentially improved version of that part is readily available. This helps maintain the quality, reliability, and performance of your 2021-2026 Audi vehicle.

This process helps prevent the installation of older specification parts and streamlines the supply chain, contributing to more efficient and effective service experiences at authorized Audi dealerships.

NHTSA ID: 11026206