Technical Service Bulletin
15 4.0 TFSI EA825 engine - Misfiring, Engine does not run smoothly - Possible broken valve spring
15 22 41 2065684/3 May 11, 2022. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 15 number 22-40 dated
March 3, 2022, for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

2021

910161 – 999999

2022

900000 – 902424

2021

023583 – 999999

2021

039618 – 099999

2022

000000 – 012263

2021

042970 – 999999

2022

000000 – 012263

RS 6 & RS7

A8

SQ7 & SQ8

RS Q8

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

EA825 Engine

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

3

-

Revised Production Solution (Modified Engine production date)

Service (Modified repair procedure and production date range table)
Warranty (Updated labor operations)
2

03/04/2022

Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)

1

03/02/2022

Initial publication

Customer statement:
• Engine not running smoothly
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• MIL on and/or flashing
Workshop findings:
One or more of the following DTC’s may be stored in the engine control module:
• DTC P030000
• DTC P030100
• DTC P030200
• DTC P030300
• DTC P030400
• DTC P030500
• DTC P030600
• DTC P030700
• DTC P030800
A broken valve spring (intake/exhaust) is identified during diagnosis.

Technical Background
There was an issue with raw material quality at the supplier.

Production Solution
Improved valve springs introduced as of vehicle production date (see VIN break):

Model

VIN Break

Production Date

A8

*********NN000433

After January 12, 2022

S8

*********NN000406

After December 18, 2021

SQ7 and SQ8

*********ND012788

After December 17, 2021

RS Q8

*********ND012264

After December 15, 2021

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RS 6 and RS 7

*********NN902425

After January 28, 2022

Service
1. Verify the customer’s complaint.
2. Check compression on all cylinders (15 Cylinder Head, Valvetrain >>> Cylinder Head >>> Compression

Checking).
3. Check all valve springs on the cylinder with the lowest compression.
4. If a broken valve spring (intake or exhaust side) is identified during diagnosis, use a borescope to check whether
the piston and valve head have made contact.
5. If vales did not contact the piston:
a. Use the vehicle production date table below to determine the proper repair procedure:

Replace all 16 intake and 16 exhaust valve

Replace all 16 intake valve springs (Only)

springs
Model/Engine code Vehicle production range

Vehicle production range

A8 (CXYA)

June 15, 2021 - October 28, 2021

October 29, 2021 - January 11, 2022

S8 (CWWB)

June 14, 2021 - November 5, 2021

November 6, 2021 - December 17, 2021

SQ7/SQ8 (DCUE)

June 16, 2021 - October 1, 2021

October 2, 2021 - December 16, 2021

RSQ8 (DHUB)

June 8, 2021 - December 14, 2021

RS6/RS7 (DJPB)

June 6, 2021 - October 21, 2021

October 22, 2021 - January 27, 2022

6. If valves did contact the pistons: This TSB does not apply, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure, and
perform necessary repairs.

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Warranty
Claim Type:

• 110 Up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles
• G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify owner
• If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.

Service Number:

1565

Damage Code:

0010

Labor Operations:

Cylinder compression check (all cylinders)

1019 0199

30 TU
(remaining time is
included in repair
operation 1565
2099)

Check cylinder block with borescope

1009 0299

20 TU

Remove and install engine (engine remains on

1085 1923

See SRT with

engine scissor table)

associated
operations

Diagnostic Time:

Replace 16 intake valve springs (Only)

1565 2099

1210 TU

Replace all 32 valve springs

1565 2099

1450 TU

GFF

0150 0000

Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol

Claim Comment:

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Road test prior to the service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after the service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

As per TSB 2065684/2

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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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins.
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

See ETKA

Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual

See ETKA/ELSA

0P2109623

Exhaust valve spring (as applicable)

16

06E109623AD

Intake valve spring

16

06M998907

Repair kit for valve unit

8

0P2103649E

Gasket

1

0P2103650E

Gasket

1

0P2103113A

Cover

3

D176501A1

Silicone adhesive sealant

1

WHT005184

Seal

2

Tool Number

Tool Description

VAS 5161 A

Kit for removal and installation of valve keeper

VAS 5161 A/38

Guide Plate

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VAS 6131 B

Engine scissor table

VAS 6160/VAS 6150

VAS tester with the current version of ODIS

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2065684) are subject to change and/or removal.
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