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.

• 10068746Jul 12, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068192Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065344Jul 12, 2013Brakes, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053872Jul 12, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Audi: when driver's door is opened, engine/ignition shut off or electronic parking brake (epb) is activated. Model 2013 a6, a7, a8, q5.
• 10124513Jul 11, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. 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 module kept the data bus active for prolonged periods of time.
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10249107Jul 9, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10124527Jul 9, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. 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.
• 10068782Jul 9, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124557Jul 8, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 68E3. On certain 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. Update software for the comfort system central control module.
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10072553Jul 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072545Jul 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250216Jul 2, 2013Equipment. Lineamientos de entrega de Audi
• 10124544Jul 2, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist. This document is in Spanish.
• 10249084Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Comfort System Central Control Module Software Update (NVLW)
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10072127Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123528Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery checklist.
• 10250215Jun 24, 2013Equipment. delivery guidelines
• 10123838Jun 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VAS-PC Audi Brand DVD V19.48.00, (Technical Literature ordering number A48.5001.21.21) is being shipped to all Audi dealers. Hardware problems during the installation of new Brand DVDs are minimized if users regularly perform the Windows hard disc maintenance utility ?chkdsk?. If your device has never had hard disc maintenance performed via the Windows ?chkdsk?
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. 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.
• 10250643Jun 18, 2013Steering, Engine cooling. Coolant Pump and Power Steering Pump (NVLW)
• 10242603Jun 18, 2013Steering, Engine cooling. Coolant Pump and Power Steering Pump
• 10123507Jun 18, 2013Steering, Engine cooling. On Audi A8 vehicles with W 12 engine manufactured within a specific period, the coolant pump may leak. On some vehicles, the power steering pump may also cause noise. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 19i5 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicles must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be…
• 10068761Jun 18, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123541Jun 14, 2013Engine cooling. This communication is to inform you of Update 19i5. On Audi A8 vehicles with W12 engine manufactured within a specific period, the coolant pump may leak. On some vehicles, the power steering pump may also cause noise. Replace the coolant pump and/or the power steering pump.
• 10226466Jun 12, 2013Lane departure. Lane assist inoperative
• 10123548Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Audi is committed to enhancing the Initial Quality Experience for our Customers within the first days of vehicle ownership. We want to resolve any knowledge or technical concerns a customer may have about a new vehicle, and build a strong, positive, enduring relationship between dealer and customer. To support this commitment to both our dealers and our customers, Audi is introducing the Audi Second Delivery…
• 10123561Jun 11, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-37 dated November 16, 2012. 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.
• 10123560Jun 11, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-68 dated November 12, 2012. 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 is damaged during installation into the roof module.
• 10123568Jun 7, 2013Electrical system. The customer reports that the alarm goes off for no reason. The passenger door control module, J387 (address word 52), has software version 0273 ? only this version is affected. Measuring value blocks 21-24 in the Comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46), indicate the last alarm source. A value of 1, 2 or 3 is stored as the last alarm source. Incorrect coding/parameterization of the passenger…
• 10066963Jun 7, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242632Jun 6, 2013Seat belts, Other or unknown. Seat Belt
• 10123564Jun 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-24 dated August 24, 2012. Customer may report the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. The license plate brackets are designed to be used with the appropriate length screw installed by hand with a screwdriver. Damaged warranty parts have been returned to Audi of America with evidence of excessive torque used when installing the screw…
• 10243792Jun 3, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10249068Jun 1, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system, Steering. Coolant Pump and Power Steering Pump
• 10074131Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074130Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072118Jun 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10068743May 29, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052351May 29, 2013Equipment. Audi: some vehicles may occasionally experience inoperative lane change assistant.
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10052343May 23, 2013Exterior lighting. Audi: the vehicle lights malfunction message may be displayed on the dashboard cluster. There is no failure. Also included model a4 my 2014, model a5 cabriolet my 2014, model q5 my 2014, model s7 my 2012-2014, model rs7 my 2014.
• 10124923May 21, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Auid On Track - IQS Newsletter.

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