2012 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

1,106 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10243760Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216673Aug 18, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. This condition may be caused by a leak on the tee connector hose located in the coolant pipe, between alternator, coolant pipe, and oil cooler.
• 10065961Aug 18, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216652Aug 15, 2014Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10250955Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Brake pad wear warning - pads not at minimum
• 10066308Aug 11, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226538Aug 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (DTC P060A00)
• 10226501Aug 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111)
• 10210691Aug 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10210690Aug 1, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. If the memory is read with guided fault finding (GFF) or if Immobilizer test plans are performed, the above DTC entries may be stored due to a communication error between the VAS tester and the TCM. (In particular, the issue happens with tester VAS 5051B).
• 10066010Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122524Jul 31, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10228298Jul 30, 2014Engine cooling. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10221950Jul 30, 2014Equipment. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
• 10122523Jul 30, 2014Electrical system. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated. This DTC is normal. It indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ECU by SVM.
• 10231144Jul 28, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231126Jul 28, 2014Electrical system. i-wire new wiring diagram application
• 10122556Jul 25, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Creaking noises can be heard from the A-pillar, dash panel, or windshield. The small lug on the centering pins of the windshield can cause the creaking noises.
• 10066331Jul 25, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226424Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Sunglass holder will not close
• 10122571Jul 24, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-61 dated May 28, 2013. The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed. The sunglass holder spring latch mechanism may have been damaged during the assembly procedure.
• 10122549Jul 22, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-76 dated March 25, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10250975Jul 17, 2014Engine cooling. Engine cannot be switched off if ABS warning on
• 10122564Jul 17, 2014Forward collision avoidance. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-78 dated March 15, 2013. 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 C110BF0 (Adaptive cruise control sensor restricted view) is logged in the distance regulation control module, J428 (address word 13).
• 10122546Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Customer may report that the engine cannot be switched off with warnings on in the instrument cluster (e.g., ABS/ESP).
• 10066398Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066302Jul 17, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228297Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10221949Jul 15, 2014Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10122522Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
• 10250967Jul 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Rattling noises from front axle on uneven roads (brake disc)
• 10250966Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
• 10231125Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Pending service solutions and bulletins
• 10128242Jul 14, 2014Brakes, Suspension, Air bags. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations.
• 10122545Jul 14, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-65 dated January 3, 2014. Customer may report hearing rattling noises from front axle when vehicle is driven on uneven roads.
• 10066301Jul 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10122563Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-02 dated August 30, 2013. 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 noises.
• 10250961Jul 9, 2014Brakes. Yellow warning light for electric parking brake on, ACC inoperative once
• 10122543Jul 9, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-57 dated August 16, 2013. The yellow warning for electromechanical parking brake (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster. The warning turned off after the ignition was cycled, and there have not been additional occurrences. EPB function was not affected. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) was inoperative once, but it resumed proper operation after the…
• 10250959Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250958Jul 2, 2014Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10250665Jul 2, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250664Jul 2, 2014Steering. Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
• 10122540Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-34 dated September 23, 2013. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
• 10122539Jul 2, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-35 dated September 23, 2013. Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. The noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. The folds of the outer rubber boots on the front axle shafts may come in contact with each other when the steering wheel is turned, causing squeaking noises. These noises are more likely to occur when the…
• 10226533Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10226532Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration
• 10210683Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Transmission warning may appear in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. 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.
• 10210682Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02), software calibration to improve shift concerns.

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