2013 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

1,506 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10250951Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. ESP warning light on
• 10124752Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. The ESP warning light may be on in the instrument cluster. DTC B200047 (Control unit faulty) is stored in the sensor electronics control module, J849 (address word 3B). With software level 0053, the J849 control module may store DTC B200047 even though the control unit is not faulty.
• 10066038Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056882Oct 30, 2014Electrical system. Audi: instrument cluster displaying warning light of esp and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b200047 (control unit faulty) stored in sensor electronics control module. Model 2013 a6, a7, a8.
• 10250950Oct 21, 2014Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering. Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
• 10124754Oct 21, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-54 dated September 13, 2013. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…
• 10250948Oct 20, 2014Brakes. 3.0T & 3.0TDI Brake noise (PR-1LL)
• 10124753Oct 20, 2014Brakes. Customer may report hearing brake squeal when the vehicle comes to a stop at slow speeds. In some cases, the noise may be intermittent and difficult to reproduce.
• 10067709Oct 20, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066310Oct 20, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124760Oct 17, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-46 dated October 21, 2013. The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty. When performing replacement of an A/C Compressor under warranty, the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered must be documented.
• 10216704Oct 16, 2014Engine cooling. The crankcase breather is only connected to the bank 2 turbocharger inlet. Blow-by gases from the crankcase breather discolor the pipe (Figure 1). This is a normal condition.
• 10124745Oct 16, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-24 dated January 24, 2014. The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card. The MMI system does not recognize the audio files on the SD card. The MMI system reports that the audio files on the SD card are damaged. The audio files on the SD card will play on one Audi vehicle, but will not play on a different Audi vehicle. The vehicle is equipped…
• 10124744Oct 16, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-85 dated May 29, 2013. The iPod or the USB memory stick is not recognized or the iPod is not charged when either unit is connected to the Audi music interface (AMI). MMI3G or a Symphony/Concert CAN radio system with separate AMI control unit in the glove box or armrest. MMI3G+ with integrated AMI in the MMI main unit.
• 10124739Oct 16, 2014Exterior lighting. A headlight system warning may be illuminated in the instrument cluster. One or more LEDs in the low beam are inoperative on one side. Internal cooling fan is inoperative in one headlight. DRL inoperative on one side. LED turn signal inoperative in one headlight. Diagnosis of the concern indicates that the headlight is at fault. Connector in the headlight is not properly seated.
• 10124722Oct 16, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 13-17 dated August 16, 2013. On 4.0l bi-turbo FSI engines, the pipe on the impeller side of the bank 2 turbocharger looks discolored when compared to the pipe on the bank 1 turbocharger.
• 10066446Oct 16, 2014Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056905Oct 16, 2014Exterior lighting. Audi: information regarding the illumination in the instrument cluster of headlight system warning due to inoperative internal cooling fan in headlight, on one side, drl inoperative and the low beams on one side is inoperative. 2010-13 a8.
• 10250653Oct 15, 2014Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242613Oct 15, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
• 10216633Oct 15, 2014Equipment. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124718Oct 15, 2014Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ECM). The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted. The adaption must be reset after the engine is installed.
• 10124705Oct 15, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10250652Oct 14, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10242612Oct 14, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor
• 10124706Oct 14, 2014Equipment. This Update has been proactively released to prevent the following condition from occurring in the vehicle. On Audi vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the refrigerant pressure sensor for the air conditioner may fail after a period of time. As a result, the air conditioner compressor is switched off. This Update is in effect until removed.
• 10124751Oct 12, 2014Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
• 10216691Oct 9, 2014Engine cooling. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10124721Oct 9, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 14-34 dated June 26, 2014. MIL 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.
• 10243756Oct 6, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216690Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. Beginning with MY2009, the filler necks of various TDI clean diesel vehicles were equipped with a misfueling guard (Figure 1). The guard minimizes the likelihood that fuel other than ultra-low sulfur diesel will be put into the vehicle. The misfueling guard is designed to remain in a locked position when a nozzle with a diameter typically suited for non-diesel fuels (approximately 13/16?, or 20.6mm) is inserted, to…
• 10124720Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-26 dated May 15, 2013. Customer states that the vehicle cannot be refueled due to difficulty inserting the fuel pump nozzle into the filler neck. Customer may also state that the flap is stuck in a locked position and it cannot be moved with fingers.
• 10065970Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226490Oct 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report harsh shift concerns; no faults are stored and concern is reproducible
• 10210697Oct 2, 2014Exterior lighting. TAC must be contacted before any repairs are attempted. Specific information about the concern must be gathered (as described in the Service portion of this bulletin) before TAC is contacted. Customer may report harsh shift concerns, but the customer is unable to determine the shift point because there is no gear indicator in the cluster. The concern can be reproduced.
• 10124763Oct 2, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-08 dated September 20, 2013. The customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the USA or Canada. The customer would like to change the MMI system language to a different language that is not already supported by MMI.
• 10124723Oct 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-65 dated September 25, 2012. Customer may report harsh shift concerns, but the customer is unable to determine the shift point because there is no gear indicator in the cluster. The concern can be reproduced. No faults are stored. TAC must be contacted before any repairs are attempted. Specific information about the concern must be gathered (as described in…
• 10226498Sep 26, 2014Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster (DTC P060A00)
• 10210696Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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.
• 10124808Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 14-42 dated August 1, 2014. 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).
• 10066015Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124806Sep 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10243763Sep 22, 2014Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10216631Sep 18, 2014Equipment. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
• 10124820Sep 18, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-77 dated May 21, 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.
• 10065446Sep 18, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124798Sep 12, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 92 number 14-08 dated August 19, 2014. The washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS, but the washer solvent level is correct. There is no functional restriction in the windshield washer system. The sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank.
• 10124799Sep 11, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-76 dated February 22, 2013. 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.
• 10066408Sep 11, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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