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.

• 10122808Nov 15, 2012Electrical system. This Update has been proactively released to adjust the vehicle departure deactivation and the electromechanical parking brake. Engine and ignition will no longer shut off when exiting the vehicle. If the engine is off (due to Start-Stop) when the door is opened, the ignition will shut off to prevent battery drain. The parking brake will not activate when the ignition is switched off. (A6/A7/S6 Only) This Update is…
• 10065397Nov 15, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251017Nov 13, 2012Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10122856Nov 13, 2012Equipment, Steering, Wheels, Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-33 dated August 10, 2012. Customers may report conditions on vehicles with less than 2 weeks in service or less than 500 miles. Vehicle pulls ? left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10122821Nov 13, 2012Brakes, Lane departure. This communication is to inform you of Update 97Y7. This Update is being proactively released to adjust the vehicle departure deactivation and the electromechanical parking brake functionality. Update the adaptation of the Comfort System Central Control Module, J393.
• 10212692Nov 8, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster
• 10210639Nov 8, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. Fault code P074100 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is stored in TCM.
• 10127900Nov 8, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12-60 dated July 30, 2012. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. Fault code P074100 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off is stored in TCM.
• 10065361Nov 8, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243824Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Google Maps Street View (NVLW)
• 10122809Nov 7, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. The Google Maps Street View software was not available for early model year 2013 production. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 91I8 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 Technical Service…
• 10065396Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10249089Nov 1, 2012Other or unknown, Brakes. Vehicle Departure Deactivation and EPB
• 10243908Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10122840Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-69 dated March 15, 2012. Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with LED DRLs. For vehicles with halogen DRLs, please reference TSB 2017488, 94 Halogen Daytime running lights do not work. In the past, the daytime running light bulbs were a serviceable part. In this application, the LED strip cannot be replaced, and may have an…
• 10071308Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068252Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122724Oct 31, 2012Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist.
• 10122714Oct 30, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On Audi A8 and S8 vehicles with 4.0L engine shifting operation of the gearbox may feel uncomfortable. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37H1 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the Federal Emissions Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical…
• 10073967Oct 30, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250473Oct 29, 2012Brakes, Other or unknown. Self-leveling compressor inoperative
• 10250415Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start
• 10122803Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-51 dated July 18, 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…
• 10122788Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 43 number 12-08 dated February 2, 2012. The self-leveling system cannot be adjusted any more with the MMI. The compressor for the self-leveling system continues to run after switching off the engine and locking the vehicle. DTCs may be stored. Because of poor performance or failure of the compressor for air suspension, the vehicle position cannot be adjusted.
• 10047699Oct 29, 2012Suspension. Audi: the control module, as a safeguard, will lower vehicle to lowest position and illuminate warning light due to failure of compressor, for air suspension or poor performance, vehicle not able to be adjusted. Models 2004-2008 a6 (c6), 2013 a6 (c7); 2004-2013 a8 (d3-d4); 2013 a7 (c7); 2007-2011 q7.
• 10122740Oct 26, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On certain Audi A8 and S8 vehicles with 4.0L engines, shifting operation of the gearbox may feel uncomfortable. Update the ECM and TCM software to the latest level.
• 10067570Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122770Oct 25, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. CD or DVD disks do not automatically change from one to the next in the external CD or DVD changer. The CD and DVD changer have different operating concepts. MMI3G: Disks in the CD changer are always automatically changed from one to the next. MMI3G+ (with Audi connect): Disks in the CD changer are automatically changed from one to the next, but this operation is disabled when the Repeat option is turned on in the…
• 10063896Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10047800Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Audi: brake light lens, daytime running lights, fog lights, side marker lights, headlights, taillights, front turn signals would all have visible condensation inside due dampness, from cold lens, settling inside. Models 1996-2013 - all model.
• 10250479Oct 23, 2012Air bags, Lane departure, Brakes. Yellow warning light for electric parking brake on, ACC inoperative once
• 10122787Oct 23, 2012Lane departure, Electrical system, Brakes. The customer may state the yellow warning for electric parking brake (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster, but the warning turned OFF after cycling the ignition and there have been no additional occurrences. The customer may state the adaptive cruise control (ACC) was inoperative once, but resumed operating properly after cycling the ignition and there have been no additional occurrences. DTC is stored in…
• 10122782Oct 23, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. The movement-activated rear lid opening (also known as ? Hands-free trunk release? ) sporadically is inoperative. This feature is installed on A8 vehicles with Audi advanced key (PR No. 4I3) from CW 45/2011 production.
• 10067410Oct 23, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047719Oct 23, 2012Electrical system, Brakes. Audi: instrument panel illuminated with electric parking brake (epb) warning but turned off when ignition had cycled and adaptive cruise control (acc) inoperative, but resume after ignition had cycled. Models 2011-2013 a4/s4, a5/s5, a5 cabriolet, a6, a7, a8 and q5.
• 10062502Oct 15, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10250455Oct 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warning message in cluster, no driving mode can be selected - Faults P09140, U040400, U010300 stored in TCM
• 10122791Oct 10, 2012Electrical system. The gearbox warning light comes on. No driving modes can be selected. The driving mode is not shown on the gear lever. Entries are logged in the memory under diagnosis address 02 (gearbox control unit). New software in the Selector Lever Control Module (J587) addressed the condition.
• 10063873Oct 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250454Oct 8, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Gearboxwarning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
• 10122792Oct 8, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 12 ? 52 dated May 31, 2012. There is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is logged under the diagnosis address 81- Selector lever. New software in the Selector Lever Control Module (J587) addressed the condition.
• 10063872Oct 8, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122779Oct 4, 2012Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12 ? 68 dated August 20, 2012. The vehicle cannot be started sporadically. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. Entries are logged in the respected modules. The remote key the customer is using is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle; resulting in the condition.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10063897Oct 4, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. 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.
• 10250443Sep 27, 2012Brakes. Red warning light for brake fluid on with no brake performance concerns -
• 10250451Sep 25, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report harsh shift concerns. No faults stored and concern is reproducible.

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