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.

• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10052352May 14, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Audi: some vehicles, in cold weather, occasionally, cannot be unlocked using the door handle touch sensor. Also inclded are model a4 my 2014, model a5 cabriolet my 2014, model q5 my 2014, model rs5 cabriolet my 2014, and model s5 cabriolet my 2011-2014.
• 10243993May 13, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228373May 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10225052May 13, 2013Electrical system. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10222025May 13, 2013Electrical system. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10212702May 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on.
• 10210649May 13, 2013Electrical system. New software in the gear shift control module addressed the condition.
• 10124957May 13, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-94 dated May 8, 2013. 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.
• 10066841May 13, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10065702May 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052350May 13, 2013Engine. Audi: some vehicle may experience coolant loss. The malfunction indicator lamp is on.
• 10052298May 13, 2013Electrical system. Audi: gearbox light illuminated. A transmission malfunction may occur. The vehicle might activate limp home mode.
• 10228370May 8, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10225049May 8, 2013Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10222022May 8, 2013Electrical system. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10124954May 8, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-60 dated December 7, 2012. 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.
• 10065699May 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243992May 6, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228364May 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Technical Background There is an issue with the ECM and/or TCM software. Production Solution New software for the ECM and TCM addressed the condition.
• 10225043May 2, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Background There is an issue with the ECM and/or TCM software. Production Solution New software for the ECM and TCM addressed the condition.
• 10222016May 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Technical Background There is an issue with the ECM and/or TCM software. Production Solution New software for the ECM and TCM addressed the condition.
• 10124947May 2, 2013Electrical system. The MIL may illuminate. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM) . 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). There is an issue with the ECM and/or TCM software.
• 10065692May 2, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10210671May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Electrical system. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60° 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.
• 10212700Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on
• 10123917Apr 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-82 dated January 23, 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". DTCs are stored in the gear shift control module, J587 (address word 81). New software in the gear shift control module addressed the condition.
• 10066839Apr 29, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10212698Apr 26, 2013Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10123915Apr 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-99 dated April 1, 2013. 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), J217 (02). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply. The DTCs…
• 10212697Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster
• 10210644Apr 24, 2013Electrical system, 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.
• 10123914Apr 24, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-97 dated March 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 transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o…
• 10250644Apr 22, 2013Engine cooling. Coolant Expansion Tank (NVLW)
• 10243785Apr 22, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10242604Apr 22, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Coolant Expansion Tank
• 10123944Apr 22, 2013Engine cooling. It is possible that leakage may occur at the weld seam on coolant expansion tanks manufactured within a specific period on Audi A8 vehicles. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 19i9 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 performed within the allotted…
• 10068763Apr 22, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243835Apr 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Selector Lever Software Update (NVLW)
• 10251009Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10250676Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10226679Apr 11, 2013Equipment. Audi In-Car Video Tutorial DVDs for MY2013 A6, A7 and A8 models
• 10123937Apr 11, 2013Equipment. As an expanding premium brand, Audi continues to acquire conquest customers from our competitors. In our continuing quest to improve customer satisfaction, we have identified the need to further explain certain vehicle features and technologies with which customers new to the brand may not be familiar. Audi is pleased to provide all dealerships with two in-car video DVD tutorials (one for MY2013 A6/A7 and one for…
• 10123920Apr 11, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-11 dated October 29, 2012. The self-leveling system can no longer be adjusted with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after the engine has been switched off and the vehicle has been locked. DTCs may be stored in the level control system module, J197 (address word 34). Because of poor performance or failure of the air…
• 10065624Apr 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243832Apr 5, 2013Fuel system. Coolant Expansion Tank (NVLW)
• 10243828Apr 2, 2013Electrical system, Lane departure. Lane Change Assist Control Module (NVLW)

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