NHTSA ID Number: 11027385
Manufacturer Communication Number: Bulletin 06GK 20251218
TSB/Document Date: 2026-01-07
Summary
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2 Software Update) - Claiming instructions updated.
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Applicable Vehicles
Country
Beginning
Model Year
Ending Model
Year
Vehicle
Vehicle Count
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
SQ6 E-TRON
A5
A6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Q5
Q6 E-TRON
S5
S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
SQ5
Q5 SPORTBACK QUATTRO
SQ5 SPORTBACK
SQ6 E-TRON
A5
A6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
Q5
Q6 E-TRON
S5
S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
SQ5
Q5 SPORTBACK QUATTRO
SQ5 SPORTBACK
43
4066
200
6293
120
516
166
226
632
47
28
282
19
1180
287
90
5
98
96
15
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
December 18, 2025
Updated claiming instructions to account for additional flash attempts
1
December 03, 2025
Original publication
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 1 of 6
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Condition/Technical Background
This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition(s) from occurring in the vehicle:
Criteria
Technical Background
ALL
In an effort to increase customer satisfaction, the KD2 software update package will be applied to new
vehicles before delivery to the customer.
Remedy
Criteria
ALL
Remedy
Update vehicle software.
This Update is in effect until removed.
Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria:
• Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 06GK code in the ELSA Campaign/Action Information screen
on the day of repair.
• Vehicle must be in DEALER NEW CAR INVENTORY and within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin.
• Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale.
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 2 of 6
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Service
NOTE:
•
ELSA is the only valid inquiry/verification source. Check ELSA on the day this vehicle UPDATE will be
performed to verify vehicle eligibility for the UPDATE. Status must show “open”. Attach an ELSA printout
showing the “open” status to the repair order.
•
If this UPDATE appears to have already been performed but the code still shows open in ELSA, contact
Warranty before proceeding further. Another dealer may have recently performed this UPDATE but not
yet entered a claim for it in the system.
•
ELSA may also show additional open action(s); if so, inform your customer - this work can be done while
the vehicle is in for this UPDATE.
•
Contact the Warranty Helpline (U.S.) or the Warranty Campaign Specialist (Canada) if you have any
questions.
•
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.
CRITICAL REPAIR STEP
STOP!
All campaigns/actions with a repair available must
be performed in order of the Start date .
The oldest should be performed first (unless
otherwise noted in the repair instructions).
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 3 of 6
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Software Update Instructions
US DEALERS
•
Reference the latest version of Technical Service Bulletin 2079690 “00 Combined software update
03.10.00/C (28.13.01) KD2” for all software update instructions.
•
See TPI 2079692 for information in the event flashing is aborted.
CANADIAN DEALERS
•
Reference the latest version of Technical Service Bulletin 2078923 “91 Combined software update
03.10.00/C (28.13.01) KD2” for all software update instructions.
•
See TPI 2079312 for information in the event flashing is aborted.
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 4 of 6
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Warranty
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 a customer declines campaign work, refer to the “Customer Declines Campaign/Update Repair” section in the
Campaign/Update Policy and Procedures Manual.
Service Number
Damage Code
Parts Vendor Code
Claim Type
06GK
0099
002
Sold vehicle: 7 10
Unsold vehicle: 7 90
Causal Indicator
Vehicle Wash/Loaner
Criteria I.D.
Mark labor as causal
Do not claim wash/loaner under this action
01 or 03
LABOR
Labor Op
Time Units
Description
0151 00 10
20
Software update
(setup + battery charger)
0151 00 40
130
Fixed rate for software update, including
all required preliminary and follow-up work
(including bus sleep cycle, calibration
drive, additional work and restarting
software update if flashing is aborted)
0150 99 99
50
Per each documented
attempt
In the case of additional attempts, an
additional lump sum of 50 time units is
possible per flash cancellation.
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 5 of 6
Technical Service Bulletin
06GK UPDATE
Proactive Pre-delivery PPE/PPC Quality Initiative (KD2
Software Update)
Additional Actions Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in additional Actions. Please check your
ELSA Campaign/Action Information screen so that any additional required work can be
done simultaneously.
Verifying Vehicle
Eligibility
To verify vehicle eligibility for this Update, always check the ELSA Campaign/Action
Information screen. The ELSA system is the only binding inquiry and verification system;
other systems are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Help for Claim
Entry
For questions regarding claim entry, contact Audi Warranty.
Required
Customer
Notification
Inform your customer in writing by recording on the Repair Order any and all work that
was conducted on the vehicle, including any and all updates completed under this Update.
Required Special Tools
Battery Tester/Charger
-VAS5908(or equivalent charger
with a current rating of at
least 90A)
Diagnostic Tester
-VAS6150X/VAS6160X(or equivalent)
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this Update are subject to change and/or removal. Always check
ELSA for the most current version of this document.
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. 2025 Audi of America, Inc and Audi Canada All Rights Reserved.
06GK Page 6 of 6
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