2006 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

278 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Audi A8. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123561Jun 11, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-37 dated November 16, 2012. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. Battery discharged; however, when charged, there is no bus silence when vehicle ignition is off. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs.
• 10242632Jun 6, 2013Other or unknown, Seat belts. Seat Belt
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10251012May 8, 2013Suspension. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10250679May 8, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension, Air bags, Back-over prevention (rear…. Vehicle lowers itself, air suspension warning light on, level sensor error (PR-2MB or 1BK)
• 10066879May 8, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123925Apr 19, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 11-15 dated January 10, 2011. The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently does not work.
• 10250676Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10123920Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-11 dated October 29, 2012. The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after the engine has been switched off and the vehicle has been locked. DTCs may be stored in the level control system module, J197 (address word 34). Because of poor performance or failure of the air…
• 10251038Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Brakes squeel
• 10123922Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 11-16 dated December 9, 2011. Customer complains of brake squeal.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10122846Nov 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-32 dated September 5, 2012. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. Battery discharged; however, when charged, there is no bus silence when vehicle ignition is off. The A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor G395 leaks refrigerant. This causes Sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs.
• 10065377Nov 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250995Nov 8, 2012Wheels. Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10250654Nov 8, 2012Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10122858Nov 8, 2012Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 12-26 dated September 26, 2012. Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking. Normal driving dynamics may cause microscopic movements between the wheel bearing and wheel bearing housing.
• 10250473Oct 29, 2012Brakes, Other or unknown. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10122788Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-08 dated February 2, 2012. The self-leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. DTCs may be stored. Because of poor performance or failure of the compressor for air suspension, the vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10047699Oct 29, 2012Suspension. Audi: the control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate warning light due to failure of compressor, for air suspension or poor performance, vehicle not able to be adjusted. Models 2004-2008 a6 (c6), 2013 a6 (c7); 2004-2013 a8 (d3-d4); 2013 a7 (c7); 2007-2011 q7.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10122738Oct 10, 2012Air bags. On October 10, 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a press release regarding the potential for some vehicles to be at risk for containing counterfeit airbags if the airbags in the vehicle were replaced at independent repair shops that are not Audi dealerships or Audi certified.
• 10047899Oct 10, 2012Air bags. Audi: on certain vehicles, a potential for counterfeit airbags were replaced, or installed, at independent repair shops and have not been certified by dealerships or audi. Models 2006-2009 a3, a4, a6, a8, q5, q7.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10250468Sep 26, 2012Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clicking noise from wheel bearing
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10043925Mar 12, 2012Air bags. Audi: airbag warning light on, upper limit for front or rear side airbag exceeded.
• 10043525Jan 12, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: engine has reduced engine performance without loss of power or stalling; circuit grounds; fuel quality poor; mil is constantly illuminated or flashing; rough idle; ignition coils incorrectly installed; electrical connections loose or damaged.
• 10040959Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038256Feb 9, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: when slowing down from highway speeds there is a whining noise due to wear of a bearing.
• 10037825Dec 3, 2010Equipment. Volkswagen: warranty extension for the headlight bulbs.
• 10035345Oct 20, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: daytime running lights do not work. Daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with xenon headlights. The thumb wheel or option for daytime running lights is turned off by mistake.
• 10036497Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: gasoline engine vehicles; inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. Added final mailing phase-8/10 vin information. Models a4/cabriolet; tt; a3; a8; a6; s4; allroad; rs4; q7; s6; s8.
• 10034746May 5, 2010Exterior lighting. Audi: automatic headlight switches on and off without reason. Headlight turns on or off early or late when the light witch is in the auto position; after replacing the rain light sensor g397 or after replacing the windshield, the automatic headlight may turn or off without change of ambient brightness. Headlights operate normally if the light switch is in the on or off position.
• 10033212May 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Audi: (revised) vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. *pe updated 8/9/10…
• 10034846Apr 1, 2010Electrical system. Audi: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. (added phase 7-april 10 vin information).malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate to let you know vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. Some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause vehicle to…
• 10035268Mar 24, 2010Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm) operating instructions. Detailing the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or required vehicle update (rvu). Troubleshooting information is included.
• 10034345Feb 8, 2010Electrical system. Audi: for interim claims for 28f2/j1 vehicles campaign only. Applicable vehicles must fall within vin ranges noted. Engines 2.8l are not affected in this scope. Coils of screw down design (non pencil type) are also not affected. The mil is flashing or constantly illuminated. Dtcs for misfire in one or more cylinders are stored in the ecm data memory (p0300 to 0312).
• 10034344Jan 29, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129e or p008a (low pressure system, pressure too low); p2540 (low pressure fuel system, pressure out of range); p0087 (rail fuel pressure system, pressure too low). Models a3,4,6,8, s6,8, rs4…
• 10033025Jan 12, 2010Fuel system. Audi: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure system fuel pressure sensor (g410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Comparing measure value block 103 with 106 is not an accurate method to diagnose low side fuel pressure sensor g410.

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