2014 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

1,325 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10231135Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226434Mar 31, 2014Electrical system. 97 No Styart (DTC P068A00)
• 10216670Mar 31, 2014Engine cooling. The cooling fans may operate for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. This function is mapped to specific driving patterns and vehicle operating modes (for example, DPF regeneration). This is normal operation, and no parts should be replaced.
• 10122308Mar 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 14-41 dated March 18, 2014. The MIL is on. Vehicle will not start. DTC P068A00 is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01).
• 10122295Mar 31, 2014Air bags. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 69 number 13-26 dated October 21, 2013. After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual. An SVM code is required to code and parameterize the new service replacement airbag control module. Each model's SVM code is provided in a parts bulletin (GP bulletin), which should have been referenced through ETKA when…
• 10250992Mar 25, 2014Brakes. Brake noise (PR-1LL)
• 10250991Mar 25, 2014Brakes. Brake noise analysis and handling
• 10122293Mar 25, 2014Brakes. Customer reports hearing brake squeal when the vehicle comes to a stop at slow speeds. In some cases, the noise may be intermittent and difficult to reproduce. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues have been identified with the replaced parts.
• 10122292Mar 25, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-68 dated February 3, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
• 10066934Mar 25, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216683Mar 24, 2014Engine cooling. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10122294Mar 21, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 13-29 dated March 29, 2013. The movement-activated rear lid opening (also known as "Hands-free trunk release") is sporadically inoperative.
• 10122285Mar 21, 2014Engine cooling. upersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 14-31 dated January 9, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak.
• 10066957Mar 21, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216612Mar 20, 2014Steering, Brakes, Fuel system. When diagnosing a MIL on, no-start, or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after checking all other components and following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump.
• 10122282Mar 20, 2014Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-69 dated March 6, 2014. The MIL is on. No start or rough running. DTCs are stored in the ECM. When diagnosing a MIL on, no-start, or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after checking all other components and following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High…
• 10122302Mar 19, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-50 dated August 1, 2012. Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound is distorted, hisses, or scrapes occur during a phone call. This bulletin provides guidelines for analyzing the call quality of the Bluetooth system in the vehicle, and is not applicable to any Audi warranty.
• 10122307Mar 18, 2014Engine, Electrical system. The MIL is on. Vehicle will not start. DTC P068A00 is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Numerous unrelated DTCs are also stored in the system. The motronic engine control module power supply relay, J271, is not functioning properly. Because the J271 relay controls battery voltage (Terminal 30) via a ground signal sent from the ECM, numerous faults can occur in multiple control…
• 10231133Mar 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226436Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. 97 No start (DTC P068A00)
• 10228399Mar 6, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing the condition listed above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the high pressure fuel pump using the procedure in the Service section of this bulletin.
• 10225078Mar 6, 2014Fuel system. When diagnosing the condition listed above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the high pressure fuel pump using the procedure in the Service section of this bulletin.
• 10222051Mar 6, 2014Fuel system. When diagnosing the condition listed above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the high pressure fuel pump using the procedure in the Service section of this bulletin.
• 10122301Mar 6, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-26 dated February 24, 2014. The MMI screen goes blank then restarts or the MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system).
• 10122277Mar 6, 2014Fuel system. The MIL is on. No start or rough running. DTCs are stored in the ECM. When diagnosing the condition listed above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the high pressure fuel pump using the procedure in the Service section of this bulletin.
• 10122300Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. The addresses and contacts stored in the Navigation >> Favorites, Navigation >> Directory, and Navigation >> Last destinations submenus disappear intermittently in vehicles with MMI3G+ Navigation, and in vehicles with or without Audi connect. Intermittently, the MMI system does not appear to remember that the user's myAudi PIN has already been entered, and it requires the user to enter the PIN again in vehicles…
• 10125561Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-27 dated April 24, 2012. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10125551Feb 27, 2014Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-52 dated July 31, 2013. Customer may report hearing a high-pitched squeal or squeak from the front brake system when brakes are used with light to moderate effort. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above. In an effort to gain information, we are asking that you contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before…
• 10066928Feb 27, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10125564Feb 24, 2014Seats. The MMI screen goes blank then restarts or the MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. This condition occurs because special characters (including symbols, emoticons, or map icons) are stored in the name field of a phonebook contact.
• 10228292Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10224971Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10221944Feb 20, 2014Engine cooling. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10125536Feb 20, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-34 dated June 6, 2012. The process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10231119Feb 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10231118Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Windows XP- End of Support (EOS) and new VAS diagnostic services
• 10212670Feb 11, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Vibrations felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm
• 10210618Feb 11, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules, J519 and/or J520 (for example, when a key is programmed). As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders when cylinders are actively switched off.
• 10125567Feb 11, 2014Electrical system. Vibrations are felt at 1000 rpm and 3000 rpm. DTCs are stored in the subframe mount control module. The basic settings of the active engine mounts in the subframe mount control module, J931, are deactivated when work is done on either of the vehicle electrical system control modules, J519 and/or J520 (for example, when a key is programmed). As a result, the vehicle vibrates or judders when cylinders are actively…
• 10066820Feb 11, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231117Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10212661Feb 3, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. While these types of noises could be attributed to a number of components in the vehicle, misaligned front exhaust hangers may be a contributing factor. Various noises, such as humming, vibration, and/or rattling are heard coming from under the vehicle or from near the center console area.
• 10210609Feb 3, 2014Engine cooling. While these types of noises could be attributed to a number of components in the vehicle, misaligned front exhaust hangers may be a contributing factor.
• 10125575Feb 3, 2014Equipment. Various noises, such as humming, vibration, and/or rattling are heard coming from under the vehicle or from near the center console area. While these types of noises could be attributed to a number of components in the vehicle, misaligned front exhaust hangers may be a contributing factor.
• 10066814Feb 3, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228404Jan 31, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Audi A8 L W12 engine and transmission - Repair Authorization
• 10225083Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Audi A8 L W12 engine and transmission - Repair Authorization
• 10222056Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Audi A8 L W12 engine and transmission - Repair Authorization
• 10122171Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-43 dated December 21, 2012. If a 2012 - 2015 Audi A8 L W12 arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, a Repair Authorization must be obtained. Prior to any repair, a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket must be created for engine and transmission concerns only. Routine maintenance and PDI do not require prior authorization or a…
• 10065399Jan 31, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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