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.

• 10122467May 14, 2014Suspension, Steering. 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))
• 10122488May 13, 2014Equipment. On May 13, 2014, Update 91i8 (Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) will be closed. Repairs under this action must have been completed by your close of business on May 12, 2014 in order to be eligible for payment consideration. Any repairs performed after that date will not be eligible for payment. Claims under this action must be entered before your close of business on June 13, 2014. After this date, the system will…
• 10226524May 5, 2014Steering. Gearbox warning light on.
• 10210674May 5, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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.
• 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…
• 10067699May 5, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065993May 5, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226521May 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster (P074100 stored in TCM)
• 10122457May 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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…
• 10122363Apr 30, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. The GPS location or vehicle direction indicated on the navigation map does not match the actual vehicle's location or actual direction of travel. The condition can happen sporadically or consistently. The condition does not happen during or immediately following the initial PDI inspection (once the vehicle has been taken out of transport mode). It is normal for the satellite reception to be 0 immediately after…
• 10066389Apr 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10122336Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-12 dated February 28, 2012. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. The vehicle has either a battery diagnostic management control module or a battery energy management control module. This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries, and system verification…
• 10055841Apr 29, 2014Lane departure. Audi: on some vehicles, the side assist will be sporadically inoperative or will deactivates itself and message appears side assist unavailable.
• 10231108Apr 28, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. 97 no start
• 10122349Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-44 dated August 26, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. Battery discharged; however, when charged, there is no bus silence when vehicle ignition is off. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs.
• 10212672Apr 24, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Vibrations felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm
• 10210620Apr 24, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules, J519 and/or J520 (for example, when a key is programmed). As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders when cylinders are actively switched off.
• 10226653Apr 21, 2014Equipment. Audi Minimum Required Tool Package Shipment AT-359
• 10212671Apr 21, 2014Engine cooling. Vibrations felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm
• 10210619Apr 21, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules, J519 and/or J520 (for example, when a key is programmed). As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders when cylinders are actively switched off.
• 10122375Apr 21, 2014Equipment. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of two Required Special Tools which are used on Audi Q5, Q7, A6, A7 and A8 TDI vehicles. Starting May 19, 2014, every Audi dealer will be shipped one AT-359 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS).
• 10122360Apr 21, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-83 dated May 2, 2013. Apple® devices with the new 8-pin plug will not play videos using the Audi Music Interface. The current Apple devices have a new plug assignment: the 30-pin plug has been replaced with an 8-pin plug. The old plug used an analog video transmission, whereas the new plug uses a digital video transmission that is not supported by the Audi…
• 10122334Apr 21, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 14-21 dated February 11, 2014. Vibrations are felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm. DTCs may be stored in the subframe mount control module. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules. As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders…
• 10250982Apr 17, 2014Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
• 10122348Apr 17, 2014Equipment. There is no airflow from the outer vents. Noises may be heard from the side of the dash during operation. DTCs are stored in the air conditioning control module. The mechanical stop for vent linkage is broken, allowing for the linkage to extend past intended range of operation.
• 10122338Apr 17, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-44 dated November 21, 2013. 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…
• 10066353Apr 17, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250106Apr 14, 2014Equipment. Elsa newsletter
• 10226433Apr 14, 2014Electrical system. 97 No start (DTC P068A00)
• 10122370Apr 14, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 14-42 dated March 31, 2014. The MIL is on. Vehicle will not start. DTC P068A00 is stored in the ECM. The motronic engine control module power supply relay, J271, is not functioning properly. Because the J271 relay controls battery voltage (Terminal 30) via a ground signal sent from the ECM, numerous faults can occur in multiple control modules when it is not…
• 10122335Apr 14, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 14-22 dated April 21, 2014. Vibrations are felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm. DTCs may be stored in the subframe mount control module. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules. As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders…
• 10122359Apr 10, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-92 dated July 16, 2013. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android operating…
• 10122358Apr 10, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-55 dated August 13, 2012. The most recent calls are not shown in the call lists of the vehicle. Call lists are not shown. The phone book (Directory) in the vehicle is not updated. The phone book is not downloaded to the vehicle. Vehicles with MMI 3G+ are affected.
• 10122357Apr 8, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-19 dated January 3, 2014. Customer complains that during Bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the speaker in the vehicle. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10122356Apr 8, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-20 dated January 3, 2014. When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other end cannot clearly understand the driver. The driver's voice sounds muffled, as if it is being heard from under water. The microphone seal was damaged during installation into the roof module.
• 10066381Apr 8, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250179Apr 7, 2014Equipment. Elsa newsletter
• 10122344Apr 4, 2014Equipment. Left and/or right rear door sunshade may be stuck or inoperative. Due to a faulty signal, the door control unit does not activate the roller blind. If the roller blind is moved up and the window is lowered at the same time, the roller blind will stay in its end position at the top.
• 10066329Apr 4, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250972Apr 3, 2014Electrical system. Vehicle does not start, battery flat DTC stored (DTC U101100)
• 10243823Apr 3, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). AC Pressure/Temperature Sensor (NVLW)
• 10231131Apr 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10216651Apr 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The customer complains of one or more of the following issues: ? When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. ? The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. ? After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a long period…
• 10122410Apr 3, 2014Equipment. 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. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 87D9 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle…
• 10122339Apr 3, 2014Electrical system. Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery. DTC U101100 (supply voltage too low) is stored in the gateway, J533 (address word 19), and/or the electronic parking brake (EPB) control module. According to the test plan "19-Read Data Bus Keep-Awake Manager", the EPB control module kept the data bus active for prolonged periods of time.

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