2009 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

453 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121335Sep 16, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 13-14 dated April 11, 2013. 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. Because of poor performance or failure of the air suspension compressor, the…
• 10121342Sep 13, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-30 dated June 25, 2012. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10121367Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-49 dated July 31, 2012. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10121324Sep 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 10-02 dated September 14, 2010. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds…
• 10124650Aug 30, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 10-09 dated August 13, 2010. Electric steering column adjustment is restricted or does not work at all. Incorrect operation of Easy Entry is not the cause. It is unlikely that external forces have led to the loss of the stored end positions of the adjustment movement. See TSB 2015819, 48 Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently…
• 10124638Aug 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-20 dated October 21, 2011. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing…
• 10124652Aug 28, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-43 dated April 19, 2013. The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column intermittently does not work.
• 10124641Aug 26, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-43 dated July 12, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs. An incorrect signal or a low refrigerant level in the system can cause the air conditioning compressor to deactivate.
• 10124653Aug 21, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-46 dated July 22, 2013. Customer hears squeaking noises when turning or maneuvering the steering wheel. The folds of the outer CV joint rubber boots can touch each other when the steering wheel is turned.
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10124660Aug 7, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10124690Aug 5, 2013Equipment. This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10124512Jul 22, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 09-06 dated August 3, 2009. Customer hears squeaking noises when turning or maneuvering the steering wheel. The folds of the outer CV joint rubber boots can touch each other when the steering wheel is turned.
• 10226502Jul 19, 2013Vehicle speed control. Rough gear changes both when accelerating and slowing down
• 10210652Jul 19, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch linings toward the optimal operating points in the most diverse load conditions. As a result, sporadic driving power disruptions lasting for less than a second or reduced shift comfort are possible over the first 500 miles. This is normal, and these…
• 10124499Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-40 dated February 28, 2012. Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down. There is a rough driving power disruption that occurs sporadically and lasts for less than a second. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch…
• 10053883Jul 19, 2013Steering. Audi: in some vehicles, the clutches, after having torque converter, complete gearbox replacement or mechatronics, must adapt to new components with gradual moving of clutch linings in most diverse load conditions. Models 2004-14, a3, tt, q7, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8, q5, s4, s5, s6, s7, rs5.
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android…
• 10124520Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-42 dated June 11, 2013. 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.
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 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.
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 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.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation

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