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.

• 10226516Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10226515Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration
• 10210666Mar 4, 2013Other or unknown, 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.
• 10123879Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-87 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration concerns. Further TCM software calibration to improve shift concerns.
• 10123878Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-86 dated February 6, 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, J217 (03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10066857Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250177Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Selector Lever Software Update
• 10250175Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. Coolant Expansion Tank
• 10123825Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling. On certain Audi A8 vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that leakage may occur at the weld seam on the coolant expansion tank. Replace the coolant expansion tank produced within a certain time frame.
• 10123813Mar 1, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi A8/A8L/S8 quick reference specification book.
• 10073847Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072139Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072138Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072137Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072136Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123994Feb 27, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 12-26 dated October 23, 2012. 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.
• 10067411Feb 27, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250476Feb 25, 2013Suspension. Model Year 2013 Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10123988Feb 25, 2013Steering, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-34 dated November 13, 2012. Customers may report the following conditions on vehicles with less than 6000 miles. In some cases these conditions may be noticed at PDI. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10124002Feb 22, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Call quality using the hands-free function is poor. Additionally, voice-activated functions may be restricted. The driver sounds muffled. The voice of the driver is quiet. The driver's voice is accompanied by background interference. Voice activated commands are not recognized. Various malfunctions can result from the normal airflow out of center instrument panel vents that are directed upward at the microphones in…
• 10067403Feb 22, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 10250423Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start
• 10124007Feb 14, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-79 dated June 6, 2012. Light bulb warning light and the message Vehicle lights: malfunction is displayed in the instrument cluster display. DTC 03280 (Light switch position implausible signal) is stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, J519 (09). Exterior lights are functioning properly.
• 10123969Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-57 dated October 29, 2012. Noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. To comply with the legal requirements on exhaust gas emissions according to the LEV-1 and LEV-2 standards, a high exhaust gas quality must be ensured. The necessary catalyst only…
• 10062504Feb 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250460Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration
• 10250459Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123977Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-84 dated January 31, 2013. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration concerns. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration concerns.
• 10123975Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-85 dated February 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10063878Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10250458Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123974Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-80 dated January 16, 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 TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10226514Jan 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Harsh downshifts when braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration
• 10210664Jan 31, 2013Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report harsh downshifts while braking or harsh 1-2 upshift under acceleration concerns. Further TCM software calibration to improve shift concerns.
• 10066855Jan 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051751Jan 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi: would have harsh 1-2 upshifts when accelerating or harsh downshifts when braking, to address both concerns, new software calibration for transmission is available. Models 2013 a4, a5, a5 cabriolet, allroad, q5, a6/a7, a8, a8l.
• 10210669Jan 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Rough downshifts when the vehicle is slowed to a stop. Calibration of the transmission control module software.
• 10068187Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226512Jan 23, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
• 10216595Jan 23, 2013Equipment. Instruction.
• 10210662Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. New software in the Selector Lever Control Module (J587) addressed the condition. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown.
• 10066856Jan 23, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073752Jan 21, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation

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