2011 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

991 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10210622Apr 19, 2013Electrical system. It is possible that objects have been inserted into the ignition lock, which causes the slide of the ignition lock to become stuck in the rear part of the lock (S-contact position). The stuck slide is not allowed to return to the starting point (0-position).
• 10123911Apr 19, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 28 number 12-19 dated May 1, 2012. The master key with remote control does not engage or stay in the ignition lock. On vehicles without Advanced Key, the remote keys are inoperable. Keyless unlocking/locking using the door handle and keyless opening of the trunk lid using the trunk handle are inoperable. The vehicle cannot be started with the Start/Stop button. The remote…
• 10243784Apr 15, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10251009Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10250676Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10228362Apr 11, 2013Electrical system. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 10225041Apr 11, 2013Engine cooling. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 10222014Apr 11, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 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…
• 10123903Apr 11, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-84 dated April 3, 2013. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). No leaks found in the EVAP system.
• 10065690Apr 11, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228361Apr 3, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 10225040Apr 3, 2013Engine cooling. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 10222013Apr 3, 2013Engine cooling. no leak in EVAP system. New software in the ECM addressed the condition.
• 10123902Apr 3, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-71 dated March 4, 2013. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in engine control module (ECM), J623 (01). No leaks found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
• 10065689Apr 3, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226518Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10210668Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software. Specific DFCCs are stored as a result of the following situations: - DTC P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged when a driving mode (Drive or Reverse) is selected within one second of selecting Neutral, while the vehicle rolls at a speed less than 2 mph (such as when the vehicle is being maneuvered in or out of a parking spot).
• 10123919Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-77 dated December 19, 2012. Customer may report transmission warning light is illuminated. In some cases, the vehicle will not move after being started and placed into gear. After key cycle, the vehicle drives without restriction. DTCs are stored in the transmission control module, J217 (02). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply.
• 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
• 10123859Mar 28, 2013Electrical system. The instrument panel vents cannot be adjusted. The knob may be broken. The force required to adjust the vent is greater than the attachment strength of the knob. As a result, the knob may break.
• 10123854Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-73 dated January 25, 2013. Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. The concern can happen in any audio source. Vehicle is equipped with MMI 3G or MMI 3G+ infotainment systems. Vehicle is not equipped with Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
• 10068123Mar 28, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123861Mar 27, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-80 dated November 9, 2012. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the…
• 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.
• 10250996Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Squeaking suspension strut
• 10250655Mar 20, 2013Suspension, Electronic stability control. Squeaking suspension strut
• 10216586Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Fluid Capacity Chart.
• 10123876Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Customer may hear squeaking or beeping noises from front of vehicle when driving on uneven roads after a stationary period. This condition occurs on vehicles with air suspension (PR-1BK) if the damper was very warm when the engine was switched off. The noise disappears as the damper warms up, after compressing once or twice. Bubbles are created in the oil because of temperature fluctuations, particles, and high oil…
• 10123862Mar 20, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-73 dated September 24, 2012. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10123818Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This document contains the vehicle's fluid capacity chart
• 10068889Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066863Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123809Mar 19, 2013Electrical system. On Audi A8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the system diagnosis may detect a sporadic implausible condition of the selector lever sensors when the ignition is switched on. As a result, the gearbox warning lamp lights up and it is no longer possible to engage a gear. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37H4 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action…
• 10068778Mar 19, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123866Mar 18, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Customer states the vertical adjustment of the steering column does not work or works intermittently. Concern may or may not be duplicated. Software issues causing sporadic failure of the power steering column vertical adjustment.
• 10066938Mar 18, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123856Mar 15, 2013Forward collision avoidance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) does not work. The message "ACC and braking guard: unavailable at this time. No sensor vision" appears in the instrument cluster. DTC is logged in the distance regulation control module, J428 (address word 13).
• 10068190Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051840Mar 15, 2013Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control. Audi: the field of vision of radar sensor(s) are blocked, this is due to leaves, snow, water spray, or dirt, causing deactivation of radar sensors, if no objects are detected for extended duration. Model 2011-2014 a6, a7, a8.
• 10065742Mar 11, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228348Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10225027Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10222000Mar 4, 2013Engine cooling. New software in the engine control module, J623 (01) addressed the condition.
• 10210666Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended environmental conditions of the diagnosis protocol. This TSB only applies if the ATF level is correct and there are no leaks.
• 10123898Mar 4, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-61 dated December 12, 2012. MIL on. DTC P0456 (very small EVAP leak) stored in engine control module, J623 (01). No leaks found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
• 10123878Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-86 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or "Stuck Off" is stored in transmission control module, J217 (03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C.
• 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.
• 10065677Mar 4, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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