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.

• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 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.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10122672Dec 21, 2012Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-83 dated July 9, 2012. Warning light for dynamic headlight range control is displayed in the instrument cluster. DTC 00003 / 14 (Control unit faulty) is registered in the dynamic headlight range control unit, address word 55. Both headlights function normally. Vehicles equipped with adaptive (cornering) lighting. New software version 0010 in the dynamic…
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 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.
• 10250413Oct 22, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling
• 10122805Oct 22, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. MIL light on. P2015 sender of intake manifold flap position/air flow control, implausible signal P2020 sender of intake manifold flap position, intake manifold flap 2, implausible signal. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Check service history to see if the improved ? B? suffix V157 Intake Flap motor has already been installed previously; if yes, only replace the…
• 10250441Oct 12, 2012Electrical system. Excessive Voltage DTCs present in multiple control units
• 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
• 10045462Jul 9, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: the instrument cluster displays warning for headlight dynamic range control module.
• 10045046Jun 26, 2012Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty control unit. Models a8, a6 and audi q7 (2008-13).
• 10044397May 29, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. Certain models, camera image can be re=activated. Model years 2008-2013.
• 10045461Apr 27, 2012Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Audi: displayed in the instrument cluster is the warning for the dynamic headlight range control.
• 10043275Dec 2, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi: certain model year vehicles may experience a condition with the clutch malfunctioning, burnt smell or not returning to original position.
• 10042993Nov 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Audi: on certain model year 2008 to 2013 vehicles, during adjustment or removal, brake light sensors being replaced are damaged, preventing proper analysis.
• 10038588Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038587Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038586Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information.
• 10038585Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Apology letter about the water pump campaign.
• 10038584Jun 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak.
• 10038589Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling. Audi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A seal inside the coolant pump can wear out and leak coolant. This also caused the engine light to come on. *rm updated on 06/27/2011.
• 10038255Jan 21, 2011Engine cooling. Audi: transmission problems resulting in a delayed engagement when cold or no drive on first engagement.
• 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.
• 10035249Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle; one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire detected); dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl.12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 10035248Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Audi: mil on; rough idle, one or more of the following dtcs are stored-dtc p0300 random/multiple cyliner misfire detected; dtc p0301-0312 (cyl. 1 misfire detected-cyl. 12 misfire detected); engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling.
• 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.
• 10033329Dec 18, 2009Fuel system. Audi: mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored inthe ecm data memory-p310b (low pressure fuel system regulation, fuel pressure outside tolerance); p129f or p008b (low pressure fuel system, pressure too high); p129f or p008a (low pressure fuel system, pressure too low); p2540 (low pressure fuel system, pressure out of range; and p0087 (rail fuel pressure system, pressure too low).
• 10033332Oct 27, 2009Suspension, Equipment. Audi: self leveling compressor inoperative. Self leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the mmi; compressor for self leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. Because of poor performance or failure of compressor for air suspension, vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10032290May 13, 2009Electrical system. Audi: software version management (svm), operating instructions. Svm is a process to update the programming in flashable (re-programmable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in audi vehicles. This system uses the vas 5051b or vas 5052 diagnostic tools to send vehicle specific data to the svm database, to download instructions from the svm database, and to flash control units for…
• 10030784May 8, 2009Engine cooling. Audi: engine will not start with possible mil/epc on (p0087, p0088, p310b). Engine doesn't start. The following dtc entries may be logged in the fault memory individually or in combination: fuel rail/system pressure too low-p0087; fuel rail/system pressure too high-p0088; low fuel pressure regulation, fuel pressure outside of tolerance-p310b.
• 10028768Dec 15, 2008Electrical system. Audi: software version management(svm) operating instructions. Its a process to update the programming in flashable (reprogrammable) control modules and/or to document changes in software levels in all audi vehicles.
• 10029109Dec 11, 2008Suspension. Audi: the self leveling system can not 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.
• 10027923Nov 19, 2008Wheels. Audi: wheel bolts require torque adjustment. Torque sticks and torque extension bars are not approved by audi of america, inc. And should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. All audi models included.

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