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.

• 10124655Aug 26, 2013Brakes. Customer may report rattling noises from front axle on uneven roads. There are conflicting tolerances in the alignment of pin and hole on the front brake discs.
• 10124641Aug 26, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-43 dated July 12, 2013. Air conditioning is inoperative. The HVAC blower functions normally. The A/C pressure/temperature sensor, G395, leaks refrigerant. This causes sensor G395 to show an incorrect or implausible value when reading MVBs. An incorrect signal or a low refrigerant level in the system can cause the air conditioning compressor to deactivate.
• 10124592Aug 26, 2013Engine cooling. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. This Update is in effect until removed. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on…
• 10124644Aug 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 64 number 13-28 dated August 12, 2013. There are squeaking noises coming from the front door when the window is operated. When the window guide seal is not correctly fitted in the rail of the front door, it can lead to increased friction. This increased resistance causes the squeaking noises.
• 10124671Aug 16, 2013Engine cooling. 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. The crankcase breather is only connected to the bank 2 turbocharger inlet. Blow-by gases from the crankcase breather discolor the pipe. This is a normal condition.
• 10124656Aug 16, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-26 dated October 23, 2012. The yellow warning for electromechanical parking park (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster. The warning turned off after the ignition was cycled, and there have not been additional occurrences. EPB function was not affected. The adaptive cruise control (ACC) was inoperative once, but it resumed proper operation after the…
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (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.
• 10124621Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems Warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports to remove carbon buildup under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date for certain 2009-12 Model Year Audi vehicles with 3.2L engine, and certain 2009-2013…
• 10124609Aug 14, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of a revision to Update 24Z6. The revision is in regards to the manifold actuator.
• 10124616Aug 13, 2013Engine cooling. Audi has determined that, under certain driving conditions, carbon buildup can occur in the engine cylinder head secondary air ports. Due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this carbon buildup, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster may illuminate. The MIL is part of your on-board diagnostic system. Please refer to your owner's manual for additional information about the MIL.
• 10124646Aug 12, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). There are squeaking noises coming from the front door when the window is operated. When the window guide seal is not correctly fitted in the rail of the front door, it can lead to increased friction. This increased resistance causes the squeaking noises.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10124643Aug 9, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 13-03 dated May 13, 2013. Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on. Climate system heating performance is insufficient. Coolant level warning is on. Engine temperature is elevated. "Limp Home" mode is active. Faults are stored in the transmission control module. Coolant loss is found from one or more control valves: N82, N509, or N488. Coolant may have migrated into the…
• 10053889Aug 9, 2013Engine cooling. Audi: presence of coolant loss inside electrical connector, causes engine warning light to illuminate and temperature of engine to elevate and failure of climate system heating performance. Model 2010-2012 a6, a7, a8, q7, a5 cabriolet, tt, a4, q5.
• 10124593Aug 6, 2013Engine cooling. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 24Z6 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen…
• 10124690Aug 5, 2013Equipment. This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
• 10124687Aug 5, 2013Equipment, Brakes. This document contains information on the Audi braking guard.
• 10124636Aug 5, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-65 dated October 25, 2012. MMI 3G+ Sound system "popping" and various other technical Issues (K0715 Update). Only apply this bulletin to vehicles if the customer complaint is in the correct group. Applying the update to vehicles outside of the appropriate group can cause repeat repairs and the warranty claim may be denied. This bulletin only applies to…
• 10124614Aug 5, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 24Z6. On Audi vehicles with a 3.0L TFSI engine produced during a certain period, it is possible that the membrane on the vacuum actuator for the intake manifold flaps may tear. As a result, the intake manifold flaps do not function and the engine indicator light turns on. Install new manifold actuators.
• 10124679Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-97 dated May 13, 2013. 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.
• 10124510Jul 31, 2013Brakes. Customer may report hearing a high-pitched squeal or squeak from the front brake system when brakes are used with light to moderate effort. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above. In an effort to gain information, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before replacing any parts. This will assist us in diagnosing any potential issues with the…
• 10066919Jul 31, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124581Jul 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-38 dated March 2, 2012. When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes in one of the following scenarios: * After the initial Bluetooth connection (shortly after the phone is bonded to the vehicle), the screen freezes briefly. * After the ignition is switched on (shortly after the phone automatically reconnects…
• 10243791Jul 29, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10250648Jul 23, 2013Equipment. 4.0 l Quality Package (NVLW)
• 10242608Jul 23, 2013Body and structure, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 4.0 l Quality Package
• 10124528Jul 23, 2013Engine. A quality package has been defined for Audi vehicles with 4.0L TFSI engine manufactured within a specific period. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 19J1 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this…
• 10068767Jul 23, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243790Jul 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10249108Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10249069Jul 19, 2013Other or unknown. 4.0L Quality Package (NVLW)
• 10226502Jul 19, 2013Vehicle speed control. Rough gear changes both when accelerating and slowing down
• 10210652Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch linings toward the optimal operating points in the most diverse load conditions. As a result, sporadic driving power disruptions lasting for less than a second or reduced shift comfort are possible over the first 500 miles. This is normal, and these…
• 10124558Jul 19, 2013Equipment. This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 19J1. A quality package has been defined for Audi vehicles with a 4.0L TFSI engine manufactured within a specific period. Perform quality update(s) to vehicle as required, as per applicable criteria shown in ElsaWeb.
• 10124526Jul 19, 2013Equipment. On Audi A6 and A8 vehicles equipped with an electric sun blind for the rear window (3Y2, 3Y5, 3Y8), the blind may stop functioning if it is fully extended several times in quick succession. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 68E3 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10124499Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-40 dated February 28, 2012. Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down. There is a rough driving power disruption that occurs sporadically and lasts for less than a second. After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to the new component. This requires a gradual move of the clutch…
• 10068783Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053883Jul 19, 2013Steering. Audi: in some vehicles, the clutches, after having torque converter, complete gearbox replacement or mechatronics, must adapt to new components with gradual moving of clutch linings in most diverse load conditions. Models 2004-14, a3, tt, q7, a4, a5, a6, a7, a8, q5, s4, s5, s6, s7, rs5.
• 10124506Jul 18, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 53 number 13-02 dated July 11, 2013. 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, J540 (address word 53). According to the test plan "19-Read Data Bus Keep-Awake Manager", the EPB control…
• 10124525Jul 16, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated September 25, 2012. 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…
• 10251020Jul 12, 2013Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10228291Jul 12, 2013Brakes, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10224970Jul 12, 2013Brakes, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Body and structure. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10221943Jul 12, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Customer complains of one or both of the following: -Engine and ignition shut off when driver?s door is opened. -Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver?s door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only)
• 10124573Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-64 dated June 20, 2013. The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but after a few days or weeks, one or more of the programmed Homelink buttons no longer functions. The LED on the Homelink button that is no longer functioning now flashes slowly, indicating that no programming is stored. The customer's…
• 10124572Jul 12, 2013Equipment, Lane departure. Road lane markings are not detected or the Audi lane assist system is inoperative after the lane assist camera control module, J852, has been calibrated, the windshield has been replaced, or the air suspension level sensors have been adapted. A DTC for incorrect calibration may be stored in the camera control module (address word 85). The camera control module has not been properly calibrated; there is no technical…
• 10124524Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-64 dated October 25, 2012. CD or DVD disks do not automatically change from one to the next in the external CD or DVD changer.
• 10124520Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 13-42 dated June 11, 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.
• 10124504Jul 12, 2013Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-37 dated February 25, 2013. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10124486Jul 12, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-46 dated March 13, 2013. Engine and ignition shut off when driver's door is opened. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activates when driver's door is opened (A6/A7/S6/S7 only).

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