2016 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins

872 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10164214Aug 26, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. 2016 S8+ 2016-2017 A8, S7, S8, RS7, and RS7+
• 10164236Aug 14, 2019Engine cooling. Audi is releasing a software calibration update to the Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) to improve on-board diagnostics (OBD) monitoring of vehicle emissions systems and provide other improvements to the software used by the vehicle. Additionally, to reduce soot accumulation affecting the oxygen sensor, it is necessary to replace and relocate the sensor, which requires replacement of the diesel oxidation…
• 10164234Aug 14, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163793Aug 8, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs P007000 and P208000.
• 10163835Aug 6, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. 2016 S8+ 2016-2017 A8, S7, S8, RS7, RS7+
• 10163788Aug 5, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. Audi is releasing a software calibration update to the Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) to improve on-board diagnostics (OBD) monitoring of vehicle emissions systems and provide other improvements to the software used by the vehicle. Additionally, to reduce soot accumulation affecting the oxygen sensor, it is necessary to replace and relocate the sensor, which requires replacement of the diesel oxidation…
• 10163501Jul 22, 2019Equipment. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
• 10163424Jul 17, 2019Engine. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10163120Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Steering. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
• 10162919Jul 1, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin contains diagnosis instructions for the N290 fuel metering valve. TDI ONLY
• 10161705Jun 25, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD Creator program. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021…
• 10161672Jun 21, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021 Q8, 2010-2020 R8 Coupe…
• 10161671Jun 21, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2008-2016 A3 Sportback, 2008-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2008-2012 A4 Avant, 2008-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2008-2020 A6, 2008-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2008-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7…
• 10161603Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains an explanation for a discolored pipe.
• 10161670Jun 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2016-2020 A6, 2016-2020 A7, 2016-2020 A8, 2016-2020 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2016-2020 Q3, 2016-2020 Q5, 2016-2020 Q7, 2016-2020 Q8, 2016-2020…
• 10161275Jun 7, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for repairing when the fuel gauge does not show full.
• 10161273Jun 7, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
• 10161284Jun 6, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10160829May 24, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin explains the warranty extension for the crankcase ventilation valve on certain 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles.
• 10160373May 9, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.
• 10159810May 6, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the night vision system is not working and the DTC B2000F2 is logged.
• 10159405Apr 25, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin clarifies how to claim AdBlue on warranty claims.
• 10155404Mar 13, 2019Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10155419Mar 12, 2019Body and structure, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote.
• 10160461Mar 4, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10157121Jan 29, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10155657Jan 29, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
• 10157115Jan 25, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
• 10155651Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10157114Jan 23, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10155650Jan 23, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157120Jan 15, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows "Please reduce oil level."
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155656Jan 15, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update information for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10157113Jan 11, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
• 10155649Jan 11, 2019Engine. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
• 10157116Jan 2, 2019Engine cooling. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10155652Jan 2, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides repair instructions for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
• 10153602Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This communication notifies dealers that AWC 17-34 was modified to remove 2.0L vehicles and apply to 3.0L vehicles only.
• 10153601Dec 17, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. This communication instructs dealers to contact the Technical Assistance Center if they encounter a MIL on before performing the TDI emissions modification. - REVISED 12/17/18 to apply to 3.0L models and to remove 2.0L models.
• 10153589Dec 13, 2018Body and structure, Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for a rumbling/creaking noises from the front of the vehicle.
• 10153583Dec 13, 2018Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and cause a restriction.
• 10153594Dec 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.

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