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.

• 10122534Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-22 dated May 1, 2014. Transmission warning may appear 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 (TCM). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temperature range in the extended…
• 10122533Jul 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-96 dated March 4, 2013. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration. Further transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02), software calibration to improve shift concerns.
• 10231130Jun 30, 2014Engine cooling. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
• 10228296Jun 30, 2014Engine 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.
• 10224975Jun 30, 2014Engine 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.
• 10221948Jun 30, 2014Engine 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.
• 10122412Jun 30, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-55 dated October 21, 2013. 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 a W12 engine, the increased oil flow rate forces oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber and…
• 10216685Jun 26, 2014Engine cooling. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10122416Jun 26, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 14-32 dated March 21, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10122415Jun 20, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 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.
• 10231128Jun 16, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10242631Jun 10, 2014Other or unknown, Body and structure. Drive Unit
• 10231127Jun 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10122421Jun 2, 2014Equipment, Seats. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 74 number 14-17 dated February 21, 2014. Customer may complain that the seat pneumatics (side bolsters and lumbar support) actuate without any input from the customer. This condition can occur when the vehicle is driven at high altitudes or when the outside temperature fluctuates.
• 10066351Jun 2, 2014Seats, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212703May 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10228295May 28, 2014Engine 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. 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.
• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10224974May 28, 2014Engine 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. 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.
• 10221947May 28, 2014Engine 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. 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.
• 10210679May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electronic stability control. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who 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 electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10122452May 28, 2014Engine, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. 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…
• 10231139May 26, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226528May 22, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10210678May 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling, 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. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software.
• 10122464May 22, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-17 dated September 11, 2013. 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 (TCM). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply. The DTCs are…
• 10216614May 21, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition. Improved software for the comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46) in production. Service software update will follow at a later date (to be determined).
• 10122454May 21, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-51 dated January 3, 2014. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. DTCs may be present. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10065429May 21, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231138May 19, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10067701May 19, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226525May 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission faults stored (DTC P1703 or U1111)
• 10210675May 15, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, 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).
• 10122461May 15, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 11-20 dated May 13, 2011. There is no customer complaint with this concern. DTCs may be stored. 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).
• 10250971May 14, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122467May 14, 2014Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-49 dated April 17, 2014. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. The customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 ? 80 mph (88 ? 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10226540May 5, 2014Suspension. Squealing, howling, or whistling noise from under vehicle when cold
• 10226524May 5, 2014Steering. Gearbox warning light on.
• 10210674May 5, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. New software in the gear shift control module addressed the condition. There is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The following message is shown: "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions". This is a generic message in the instrument cluster that a transmission fault has occurred and Limp Home Mode might be activated if the malfunction continues.
• 10122466May 5, 2014Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 39 number 12-12 dated June 12, 2012. A squealing, howling, or whistling noise may be heard coming from under the vehicle. The condition is typically noticed when the vehicle is cold and is moving at speeds of 5 - 60 mph. The noise is from the intermediate bearing of the propeller shaft.
• 10122460May 5, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-06 dated May 13, 2013. There is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The following message is shown: "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions". This is a generic message in the instrument cluster that a transmission fault has occurred and Limp Home Mode might be activated if the malfunction continues…
• 10065993May 5, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226521May 1, 2014Lane departure, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
• 10122457May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-01 dated April 24, 2013. Transmission warning may appear 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 (TCM), J217 (address word 03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this…
• 10226431Apr 29, 2014Lane departure. Lane Change Assistant sporadically inoperative
• 10212673Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Low battery charge: Diagnosis tips and TAC instructions
• 10210621Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification steps to ensure that the vehicle is configured correctly. For additional information on known current draw issues, refer to the following TSBs: ? 2014127: 27 Battery dead or low after returning to the vehicle (2007 A6, A8, Q7) ? 2019143: 27 Battery discharged on some vehicles with…
• 10122369Apr 29, 2014Electrical system, Lane departure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-78 dated October 31, 2013. Audi side assist deactivates or is sporadically inoperative. Message "Side Assist Unavailable" is displayed in the driver information system display when the system deactivates. Audi side assist deactivates or is sporadically inoperative. DTCs are stored in the Lane change assistance control module. A software issue within J769…

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