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.

• 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.
• 10068890Mar 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 10123994Feb 27, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 12-26 dated October 23, 2012. 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.
• 10067411Feb 27, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124002Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Call quality using the hands-free function is poor. Additionally, voice-activated functions may be restricted. The driver sounds muffled. The voice of the driver is quiet. The driver's voice is accompanied by background interference. Voice activated commands are not recognized. Various malfunctions can result from the normal airflow out of center instrument panel vents that are directed upward at the microphones in…
• 10067403Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250466Feb 18, 2013Engine, Other or unknown. Hesitation concerns under certain driving conditions
• 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.
• 10123983Feb 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer feels hesitation during driving. Incorrect software calibration may cause hesitation.
• 10063884Feb 18, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051785Feb 18, 2013Electrical system. Audi: 37 hesitation concerns under certain driving conditions. Incorrect software calibration may cause hesitation.
• 10124007Feb 14, 2013Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012. Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display. DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10250459Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123975Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-85 dated February 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10250435Feb 5, 2013Engine cooling. Coolant leak in Engine compartment
• 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.
• 10123972Feb 5, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 12-29 dated February 7, 2012. Coolant level warning light on. Coolant loss in the engine compartment. Smell of evaporated coolant from engine compartment. The possible cause is a leak on the tee connector hose located in the coolant pipe between alternator, coolant pipe, and oil cooler.
• 10063852Feb 5, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250458Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123974Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-80 dated January 16, 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10068187Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226512Jan 23, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
• 10210662Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. New software in the Selector Lever Control Module (J587) addressed the condition. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown.
• 10066856Jan 23, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10226510Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10210660Jan 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P074100 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is stored in TCM. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10250421Dec 21, 2012Engine cooling. MIL on, A8 4.2 FSI, P0491 or P0492 secondary air system bank 1/2 Insufficient flow - Repair Authorization
• 10250411Dec 21, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine and Transmission Repair Authorization
• 10122697Dec 21, 2012Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-28 dated June 16, 2011. If an all-new 2012 Audi A8 L W12 arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, a Repair Authorization must be obtained. A Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket must be created for Engine Transmission concerns only, prior to any repair related to the Audi A8 L W12. Routine maintenance and PDI do not require prior…
• 10122690Dec 21, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-52 dated July 23, 2012. Engine warning light on. DTCs are present.Because of an insufficient vacuum during the catalyst heating phase, the secondary air valves may close prematurely.
• 10122673Dec 21, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The Google Earth map will not load. The display shows an active data connection, and ? Google? is almost fully white. Customer has active Audi Connect subscription. All other Audi Connect functions operate normally. The concern only occurs if the vehicle is started in a 2G cellular zone. The system operates normally if started in a 3G cellular zone. The vehicle has MMI software 0566 installed. Certain Audi Connect…
• 10067456Dec 21, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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