Service Action
Code: 15i5
Subject
Release Date

Engine Intake & Exhaust Valve Springs
May 03, 2022

Country

Beginning
Model
Year

Ending
Model
Year

Vehicle

USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
CAN
CAN

2021
2022
2022
2022
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022

2021
2022
2022
2022
2021
2022
2022
2022
2022

A8
RS6 AVANT
RS7
RSQ8
S8
SQ7
SQ8
SQ7
SQ8

Affected Vehicles

Vehicle
Count
11
3
4
2
2
10
1
7
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.

Problem Description
Corrective Action
Code Visibility



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.

In affected vehicles, the engine valve springs may be outside the specified tolerance. As a
result, there is a risk that a valve would break in certain driving situations.
Replace the engine intake & exhaust valve springs.
On or about May 03, 2022, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.

Owner Notification

Owner notification will take place in May 2022. Owner letter examples are included in this
bulletin for your reference.

Campaign Expiration
Date

This campaign expires on May 03, 2027. Repairs must be performed on or before this date to
be eligible for payment. Keep this expiration date in mind when scheduling customers for this
action. If a customer wishes to have this service performed after the expiration date, your
dealerships normal costs associated with this repair will apply.

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.
Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before
delivery to consumers.

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. 2022 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Parts Information
Parts Control Type:
VIN to Order

If parts are needed to support a vehicle repair:
 US Dealers - use AVA
 CAN Dealers - contact the Parts Specialists via phone (800-767-6552), email
(VWoAPartsSpecialists@vw.com), or chat/text with the VIN to order

Initial Allocation:
NO

Due to the small number of affected vehicles there will be no parts allocation. Please
reference the Repair Projection Tool (below) to view your potential VIN population.

Repair Projection Tool:
(right click to open)
Criteria

ALL

Quantity

Part Number

P.O.C. Part Description

16

0P2-109-623

SPRING

16

06E-109-623-AD

SPRING

8

06M-998-907

REPAIR KIT

1

0P2-103-649-E

GASKET

1

0P2-103-650-E

GASKET

3

0P2-103-113-A

COVER

1

D -176-501-A1

SEALANT

2

WHT-005-184

SEAL RING

1

0P2-127-503-F

RISER

1

0P2-127-507-C

FUEL LINE

1

0P2-127-507-B

FUEL LINE

SEE ELSA/ETKA

Ordering Method

VIN to Order

Single use fasteners, seals, gaskets, fluids, etc.

NOTE
The specified part numbers reflect the status at the start of this service action. Interim updates made in ETKA can cause a
listed part number to become unavailable. In this case, the new part number specified in ETKA should be used.

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 Audi dealer. 2022 Audi Group of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
May 2022

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Claim Entry Instructions
The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.
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.
 Canada dealers: Upload the repair order [signed by customer] to Audi WIN/Operations/Campaign Closure.
Service Number
Damage Code
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type

15i5
0099
002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.

Mark VALVE SPRING (exhaust)* as causal part
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
4A or 4K or F1 or F7 or F8

LABOR
Labor Op

Time Units

Description

1085 19 23

SEE ELSA

Engine + transmission remove+reinstall

1565 20 99

1450

Replace all 32 valve springs

2706 89 50

10

Connect battery charger

0150 00 00

Time stated on
diagnostic protocol

GFF Operations (if necessary)

PARTS
Quantity

Part Number

Description

16.00

0P2109623

VALVE SPRING (exhaust)*

16.00

06E109623AD

VALVE SPRING (intake)

8.00

06M998907

REPAIR KIT

3.00

0P2103113A

COVER

1.00

0P2103649E

GASKET

1.00

0P2103650E

GASKET

1.00

0P2127503F

RISER

1.00

0P2127507B

FUEL LINE

1.00

0P2127507C

FUEL LINE

1.00

D 176501A1

SILICONE ADHESIVE SEALANT

2.00

WHT005184

ROUND SEAL

SEE ETKA/ELSA

Single use fasteners, seals, fluids, gaskets, etc.

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. 2022 Audi of America, Inc. and Audi Canada. All Rights Reserved.
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Customer Letter Example (USA)

This notice applies to your vehicle: ,
Subject: Service Action 15i5 - Engine Intake & Exhaust Valve Springs
Dear Audi Owner,
As part of Audi’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, we are informing you of our decision to conduct a
service action on certain 2021-2022 model year Audi vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle
affected by this action.
What is the issue?

In affected vehicles, the engine valve springs may be outside the specified tolerance.
As a result, there is a risk that a valve would break in certain driving situations.

What will we do?

Your authorized Audi dealer will replace the engine intake & exhaust valve springs.
This work will take several days to complete and will be performed for you free of
charge.

What should you do?

In order to limit any possible inconvenience, please contact your authorized Audi dealer
as soon as possible to schedule this service. Please keep in mind that your dealer may
need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their
daily workshop schedule. For your convenience, you can also visit www.audiusa.com
and click on the “Find a Dealer” link to locate a dealer near you and schedule this
service.
This service action will be available for you free of charge only until May 03, 2027. If
you wish to have this service performed after that date, your dealer’s normal costs
associated with this repair will apply.

Lease vehicles and