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.

• 10123942Apr 2, 2013Lane departure, Electrical system. On Audi vehicles with lane change assist manufactured within a specific period, the lane change assist control unit may fail in individual cases after a period of time. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 96C8 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…
• 10068774Apr 2, 2013Lane departure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226518Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster.
• 10210668Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. The DTCs are stored due to an issue with the transmission control module software. Specific DFCCs are stored as a result of the following situations: - DTC P060A00 with DFCC 8692 can be logged when a driving mode (Drive or Reverse) is selected within one second of selecting Neutral, while the vehicle rolls at a speed less than 2 mph (such as when the vehicle is being maneuvered in or out of a parking spot).
• 10123940Apr 1, 2013Equipment. The topics for the Audi IQS Newsletters are chosen based on "Voice of the Customer" data and respond directly to top concerns of Audi owners. They are designed to help educate you and make an impact on customer satisfaction. Dealer Communications dealing with IQS topics are also distributed on occasion.
• 10123919Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-77 dated December 19, 2012. 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, J217 (02). If DFCCs do not match exactly, this TSB does not apply.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10065743Mar 31, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250178Mar 29, 2013Lane departure. Lane Change Assist Control Module
• 10123864Mar 29, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 13-28 dated February 27, 2013. The movement-activated rear lid opening (also known as "Hands-free trunk release") sporadically is inoperative. This feature is installed on all A8 vehicles with Audi advanced key (PR No. 4I3) from CW 45/2011 production.
• 10123823Mar 29, 2013Lane departure, Electrical system. This communication is to inform you of Update 96C8. On Audi vehicles with lane change assist manufactured within a specific period, the lane change assist control module may fail in individual cases after a period of time.
• 10072141Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066954Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123859Mar 28, 2013Electrical system. The instrument panel vents cannot be adjusted. The knob may be broken. The force required to adjust the vent is greater than the attachment strength of the knob. As a result, the knob may break.
• 10123854Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-73 dated January 25, 2013. Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. The concern can happen in any audio source. Vehicle is equipped with MMI 3G or MMI 3G+ infotainment systems. Vehicle is not equipped with Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
• 10068123Mar 28, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123861Mar 27, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-80 dated November 9, 2012. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the…
• 10243991Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10068794Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250996Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Squeaking suspension strut
• 10250655Mar 20, 2013Suspension, Electronic stability control. Squeaking suspension strut
• 10244025Mar 20, 2013Other or unknown. Fluid capacity chart
• 10216588Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Fluid Capacity Chart.
• 10123876Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Customer may hear squeaking or beeping noises from front of vehicle when driving on uneven roads after a stationary period. This condition occurs on vehicles with air suspension (PR-1BK) if the damper was very warm when the engine was switched off. The noise disappears as the damper warms up, after compressing once or twice. Bubbles are created in the oil because of temperature fluctuations, particles, and high oil…
• 10123862Mar 20, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-73 dated September 24, 2012. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
• 10123817Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This document contains the vehicles' fluid capacity chart.
• 10123816Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This document contains the vehicles' fluid capacity chart.
• 10068891Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10066863Mar 20, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123809Mar 19, 2013Electrical system. On Audi A8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the system diagnosis may detect a sporadic implausible condition of the selector lever sensors when the ignition is switched on. As a result, the gearbox warning lamp lights up and it is no longer possible to engage a gear. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37H4 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action…
• 10068778Mar 19, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123856Mar 15, 2013Forward collision avoidance. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) does not work. The message "ACC and braking guard: unavailable at this time. No sensor vision" appears in the instrument cluster. DTC is logged in the distance regulation control module, J428 (address word 13).
• 10123824Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. On certain Audi A8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period the system diagnosis may detect a sporadic implausible condition of the selector lever sensors when the ignition is switched on. As a result, the gearbox warning lamp lights up and it is no longer possible to engage a gear. Update the software for the selector lever control module.
• 10068190Mar 15, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051840Mar 15, 2013Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control. Audi: the field of vision of radar sensor(s) are blocked, this is due to leaves, snow, water spray, or dirt, causing deactivation of radar sensors, if no objects are detected for extended duration. Model 2011-2014 a6, a7, a8.
• 10228352Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. If an Audi model year 2014 A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10228286Mar 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Brakes. 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) -00 software version management for all audi 2002 and on
• 10225031Mar 13, 2013Fuel system. If an Audi model year 2014 A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10224965Mar 13, 2013Brakes, 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) -00 software version management for all audi 2002 and on
• 10222004Mar 13, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. If an Audi model year 2014 A8L TDI clean diesel (engine code CPNA) requires diagnosis or repair of the engine, diesel fuel delivery, exhaust after-treatment (SCR/AdBlue and emissions) systems, or transmission, a Repair Authorization is necessary prior to repair.
• 10221938Mar 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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) -00 software version management for all audi 2002 and on
• 10123900Mar 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-44 dated January 17, 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).
• 10051822Mar 13, 2013Engine. Audi: a new feature, vehicle departure deactivation (vdd), has been added that turns off engine and ignition when brakes not pressed, driver's seat belt removed, the vehicle is stationary or driver's door opened. Models 2013 a6, a7, a8, q5..
• 10226696Mar 6, 2013Engine cooling. VAS-PC Brand V19.47 does not spport engine diagnostic for the 203 A8.ol TDI
• 10123839Mar 6, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. The current Audi Brand DVD V19.47 does not have any Guided Fault Finding function tests for the CPNA 3.0L TDI engine for the 2013 A8. Please refer to the following information for the workaround procedures until this concern is repaired on Brand DVD V19.48.
• 10068793Mar 6, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123810Mar 5, 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…
• 10068775Mar 5, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243988Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter

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