Emissions Recall
Code: 23V5
REVISION
Subject
Release Date
Revision Summary
Affected Vehicles

3.0L TDI Engine – Emissions System Modification – USA ONLY
November 30, 2017
Updated resale information included.
U.S.A.:

2013-2015 MY Audi Q7 3.0L TDI Generation 2.1

Check Campaigns/Actions screen in Elsa on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this
action. Elsa is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source.


Campaign status must show “open.”



If Elsa shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at
the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.

Problem Description

3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which
are not permitted by emissions regulations.

Corrective Action

Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM)
software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance.

Code Visibility

On or about November 6, 2017, affected vehicles were listed on the Inventory Vehicle Open
Campaign Action report under My Dealership Reports. A list was not posted for dealers who did
not have any affected vehicles. The campaign code showed open on affected vehicles in Elsa
and affected vehicles are identified with this campaign code in the VIN Lookup tool at
www.audiusa.com.

Owner Notification
Emissions Campaigns
Requirements
(CALIFORNIA ONLY)

Loaner/Rental Vehicle –
REQUIRED!

Owner notification took place on November 6, 2017.
The California Air Resources Board and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) require
emissions-related campaigns to be completed prior to vehicle registration renewal. When
campaign work is done you must provide the owner with a signed “Vehicle Emission Recall –
Proof of Correction” certificate (RC EMISCAVWAU). Order certificates online via the
Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.accessaudi.com.
Customers are eligible to receive a loaner vehicle. Please refer to the warranty extension
bulletin AWA 17-13 for claiming instructions.
To remain compliant with the Settlement Agreement, Service Consultants must complete a
Loaner/Rental label and it must be signed by the customer. This documents each customer’s
decision to accept or decline the offer for a loaner or rental vehicle while the Approved
Emissions Modification was being performed on their vehicle.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Audi dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Affix the completed label to the Repair Order and follow the new photo documentation
requirements for this label in the IN-FORM tool.
Additional Information

Please alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts
and Accounting personnel. Contact Warranty if you have any questions.
Fill out and affix the appropriate TDI Recall Proof of Completion label and the appropriate
Supplemental Vehicle Emissions Control Information Label after work is complete. Additional
shipments will be released based on the volume of completed repairs claimed through
SAGA. The parts will not be available for order through the website at this time.

The information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures
are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether
this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Claim Entry Instructions
After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated
elsewhere. Attach the Elsa screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.
If customer refused campaign work:
 U.S. dealers: Submit the request through Audi Warranty Online under the Campaigns/Update option.
Service Number

23V5

Damage Code

0099

Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type
Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.

002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Mark 3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit as causal*
Do not claim vehicle wash/loaner under this action
01
MY 2013/2014:
Install 3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit, install Glow Plug with Combustion Chamber Pressure Sensor,
Top off AdBlue tank, and *install a supplemental Vehicle Emissions Control
Information label and TDI Emissions Modification Proof of Completion Label.
Labor operation: 2674 19 99
Quantity
1.00
1.00

Part Number
4L0298099 X
059905061H

Up to 14.00

G 052910A2

155 T.U.
Description
3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit*
Glow Plug with Combustion Chamber
Pressure Sensor
AdBlue (one bottle = 0.5 gallon/ 1.89 Liter)

--AND-Connect battery charger.
Labor operation: 2706 89 50

10 T.U.

--AND-Connect vehicle diagnostic tester, perform software update for control unit.
Labor operation: 2360 22 99

Time stated on diagnostic protocol
(Maximum 60 T.U.)

--AND-Follow IN-FORM tool app.
Labor operation: 0183 00 99

20 T.U.

*Labels are sent free of charge. They cannot be charged to this campaign.

Continue to next page

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Criteria I.D.

02
MY 2015:
Install 3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit, top off AdBlue tank, and *install a supplemental Vehicle
Emissions Control Information label and TDI Emissions Modification Label.
Labor operation: 2674 20 99
Quantity
1.00
Up to 14.00

Part Number
4L0298099 X
G 052910A2

135 T.U.
Description
3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit
AdBlue (one bottle = 0.5 gallon/ 1.89 Liter)

--AND-Connect battery charger.
Labor operation: 2706 89 50

10 T.U.

--AND-Connect vehicle diagnostic tester, perform software update for control unit.
Labor operation: 2360 22 99

Time stated on diagnostic protocol
(Maximum 60 T.U.)

--AND-Follow IN-FORM tool app.
Labor operation: 0183 00 99

20 T.U.

*Labels are sent free of charge. They cannot be charged to this campaign.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Campaign Work Procedure

23V5 Emissions Recall

NOTE
Damages resulting from improper repair or failure to follow these work instructions are the dealer’s responsibility
and are not eligible for reimbursement under this action.

Required Parts
Criteria
01, 02
01
01, 02

Quantity
1
1
up to 23.0L

Part Description
3.0L Gen 2.1 Kit
Glow Plug with Combustion Chamber Pressure Sensor
AdBlue

Part Number
4L0298099 X
059905061H
Any, as required

IMPORTANT!
AdBlue Ordering Information
•

Any AdBlue part number in any quantity/volume is acceptable for use.

•

For claiming purposes, for every 0.5 gallons of AdBlue used, one unit of G 052910A2 should be
entered onto the SAGA claim regardless of which AdBlue part number was used.

Required Labels
Quantity
1

Part Description
TDI Proof of Completion Label

1

TDI Proof of Completion Label

1

VECI Label

1

VECI Label

1

VECI Label

Part Number
4L0 010 023 B
--OR-4L0 010 023 A
--AND-059 010 533 BH
--OR-059 010 533 BJ
--OR-059 010 533 BK

Vehicle
MY 2013 and 2014 Q7
MY 2015 Q7
MY 2013 Q7
MY 2014 Q7
MY 2015 Q7

IMPORTANT!
Maintaining Your TDI Campaign Label Supply
•

SAGA claims count! Warranty Administrators should enter TDI claims promptly to ensure
labels can be allocated to support future repairs.

•

TDI Labels are allocated daily, free of charge, based on the count of TDI claims entered in
SAGA.

•

TDI labels cannot be ordered through the Compliance Label Ordering Portal. If you have
questions, please email labelrequest@audi.com.

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Required Tools

VAS6150D - Diagnostic
Tester (or equivalent)
VAS6154 - Vehicle
Communication
Interface (or equivalent)

GRX3000VAS – Battery
Tester/Charger (or
equivalent)

Diesel Engine Tool Set
- 17mm -T10395A(or equivalent)

Ring Wrench 7-Piece Set
-3337(or equivalent)

Glow Plug Socket
– VAS6454
(or equivalent)

Torque Wrench 1331
5-50Nm -VAG 1331
(or equivalent)

Torque Wrench 1332
40-200Nm -VAG 1332
(or equivalent)

Engine Bung Set
-VAS6122(or equivalent)

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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•

Service Modification Validation Web App

•

tdi-inform.track360.com

TIP
This web application is compatible with desktops,
laptops, Apple and Android mobile devices running the
most current versions of FireFox, Chrome, Safari, or
Explorer as well as iOS 9+ on iPads and iPhones.
NOTE
RISK of Non-payment!
Not using the IN-FORM tool to document and validate
the modification will stop the processing of payment for
your dealership even if the modification has been
completed. Look for the image below to indicate labor
operations, parts, or labeling that requires
IN-FORM tool image documentation.

Emissions Modification Instruction
Section A - Check for Previous Repair
•

Enter the VIN in Elsa and proceed to the
“Campaign/Action” screen.

TIP
On the date of repair, print this screen and keep a copy
with the repair order.
•

Confirm the Campaign/Action is open .
If the status is closed, no further work is required.

•

Note the Applicable Criteria ID for use
in determining the correct work to be done and
corresponding parts associated.

•

Check for other Open campaign actions .

•

Other Open campaign actions must be completed
prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer.

Proceed to Section B

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section B – Check for Service Initiation
NOTE
RISK of Non-payment!
Not using the IN-FORM tool to document and validate
the modification will stop the processing of payment
for your dealership even if the modification has been
completed. Look for the image below to indicate
labor operations, parts, or labeling that requires
IN-FORM tool image documentation.

NOTE
RISK of Non-payment!
Ensure that the “check mark” is present
prior to beginning any repair.
•

Check the Service Initiation Form for the
presence of the “check mark” .
o

If “check mark” is NOT
present, DO NOT proceed with any
repair.

o

If “check mark” is present,
initiate Service Modification
Documentation Form and continue
work.

DO NOT proceed with any work unless you can
initiate the Service Modification Documentation
Form.
Proceed to Section C

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
November 2017

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Section C – Check for Pre-existing MIL ON conditions and Vehicle Modifications
•

Perform a visual inspection of the intake,
exhaust, and emissions systems.
o If the visual inspection of the intake, exhaust,
or emissions equipment reveals damage or
concerns, STOP, create an ATA ticket and
contact the Audi Technical Assistance.
o If the visual inspection of the intake, exhaust,
or emissions equipment reveals no damage
or concerns, continue the work procedure.

•

Check for vehicle modifications from original
equipment.
o If vehicle modifications from original
equipment related to emissions components
are found, STOP, create an ATA ticket and
contact the Audi Technical Assistance.
o If vehicle modifications from original
equipment related to emissions components
are not found, continue the work procedure.

•

Check for illumination of the MIL .
o If MIL is illuminated, STOP, create an ATA
ticket and contact the Audi Technical
Assistance.
o If MIL is not illuminated, continue the work
procedure.
TIP

ATA cases regarding MIL ON conditions require a GFF
diagnostic log to be uploaded at the time of first contact.

NOTE
RISK of Non-payment!
The purpose for this step is to document vehicle
condition prior to initiation of this action and does
not authorize the repair of any pre-existing
conditions.
Proceed to Section D

The repair information in this document is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These
procedures are not intended to be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this document applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To
determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer. 2017 Audi of America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Section D – Install Hardware
WARNING
Risk of injury. Refer to “Warning and Safety Precautions”, found in Appendix A at the end of this document.

NOTE
•

If the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, vehicle lift mode must be activated before raising vehicle with
vehicle jack or hoist so that the air suspension automatic control procedures do not create difficulties.

•

Vehicle lift mode is automatically switched off at a speed above 6 mph.
•

Fill the AdBlue tank to maximum fill line.
o