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.

• 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.
• 10052352May 14, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Audi: some vehicles, in cold weather, occasionally, cannot be unlocked using the door handle touch sensor. Also inclded are model a4 my 2014, model a5 cabriolet my 2014, model q5 my 2014, model rs5 cabriolet my 2014, and model s5 cabriolet my 2011-2014.
• 10243993May 13, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228373May 13, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10225052May 13, 2013Electrical system. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10222025May 13, 2013Electrical system. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10212702May 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on.
• 10210649May 13, 2013Electrical system. New software in the gear shift control module addressed the condition.
• 10124957May 13, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-94 dated May 8, 2013. 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.
• 10066841May 13, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065702May 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052350May 13, 2013Engine. Audi: some vehicle may experience coolant loss. The malfunction indicator lamp is on.
• 10052298May 13, 2013Electrical system. Audi: gearbox light illuminated. A transmission malfunction may occur. The vehicle might activate limp home mode.
• 10228370May 8, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10225049May 8, 2013Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10222022May 8, 2013Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10124954May 8, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-60 dated December 7, 2012. 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.
• 10065699May 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243992May 6, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10251040May 3, 2013Brakes. Noise caused by stone between rear brake disc and splash shield
• 10066905May 3, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10210671May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Other or unknown. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60° 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.
• 10212700Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on
• 10123917Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-82 dated January 23, 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". DTCs are stored in the gear shift control module, J587 (address word 81). New software in the gear shift control module addressed the condition.
• 10066839Apr 29, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123915Apr 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-99 dated April 1, 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), J217 (02). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply. The DTCs…
• 10212697Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster
• 10210644Apr 24, 2013Electrical system, 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.
• 10123914Apr 24, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-97 dated March 4, 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 (TCM), J217 (address word 03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o…
• 10244024Apr 20, 2013Other or unknown. Fluid capacity chart
• 10243835Apr 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Selector Lever Software Update (NVLW)
• 10251009Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 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…
• 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
• 10123864Mar 29, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 13-28 dated February 27, 2013. The movement-activated rear lid opening (also known as "Hands-free trunk release") sporadically is inoperative. This feature is installed on all A8 vehicles with Audi advanced key (PR No. 4I3) from CW 45/2011 production.
• 10066954Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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
• 10216587Mar 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…

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