2021 Audi A8Service bulletins
2021 Audi A8 Technical Service Bulletins
1,267 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.
- 10233770Mar 8, 2023Lane departure. This bulletin provides information for when the intersection/lane change assist is inoperative; DTC C12BFF0 may be stored.
- 10233700Mar 8, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on some situations that may affect wireless charging
- 10233304Mar 8, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer is concerned about unexpected Audi pre sense front intervention such as an Audi pre sense front warning, front warning jolt, front partial braking, or an audi pre sense emergency braking.
- 10233302Mar 8, 2023Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin states that it takes about 20 seconds after switching the ignition on for the Audi Pre Sense symbol advising that "Audi pre sense not available at the moment"
- 10233301Mar 8, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides a software update for when the turn signal sound is unusually loud with Virtual Cockpit.
- 10232170Feb 28, 2023Electrical system. Meeting minutes mention alternator topic.
- 10232103Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for a software update in cases when "SAFE CP" is displayed in the center of the screen of the Audi virtual cockpit, the gauges function normally, and DTC B200FF0 may be stored.
- 10232097Feb 21, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for when the central locking and/or door open warning is displayed in the instrument cluster.
- 10232045Feb 16, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost sporadically; In rare cases the screen may turn completely blue until a bus sleep or an MMI reboot is performed. For Q3 vehicles, MMI may get stuck on the welcome screen. No DTCs are stored.
- 10232049Feb 14, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
- 10232044Feb 13, 2023Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on a software update for when saved addresses, favorites, last destinations, HVAC favorite button assignment, and/or icon and shortcut order are lost sporadically; In rare cases the screen may turn completely blue until a bus sleep or an MMI reboot is performed. For Q3 vehicles, MMI may get stuck on the welcome screen. No DTCs are stored.
- 10232030Feb 13, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exhaust warning light is ON and/or a whistling noise can be occasionally heard from the engine compartment; DTCs P227900 may be present.
- 10232043Feb 10, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information to address when the Audi connect "User management" screen is greyed out, and the customer cannot complete the key user pairing. OR the SOS emergency button is red or flashing read. DTCS P169A00 and U13EB00 are present in the system.
- 10232038Feb 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.
- 10231594Feb 9, 2023Electrical system. Alternator Vehicle Down Form
- 10231593Feb 7, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10231592Feb 7, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
- 10231561Feb 7, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exhaust warning light is ON and/or a whistling noise can be occasionally heard from the engine compartment; DTCs P227900 may be present.
- 10231583Feb 6, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
- 10231562Feb 6, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when there is an oil leak from the rear of the vehicle and is confirmed from the top of the differential near the output flanges. One or both of the sealing caps are missing from the pressure-limiting valves.
- 10231575Feb 2, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when the Audi connect "User management" option is greyed out, or the SOS emergency button is red or flashing red.
- 10231571Feb 2, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for when various driver assist warnings are displayed in the instrument cluster, or the intersection assist arrows flicker for a short period of time after the vehicle has been started.
- 10231078Jan 31, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on when the message "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop" DTC B200096 may be stored.
- 10231076Jan 31, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when the radio station sporadically or permanently cannot be changed using the rear seat remote (SCON).
- 10230992Jan 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the air conditioning system does not cool the cabin and DTCs P053000 or P251500.
- 10231072Jan 27, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin contains instructions for when the head up display cannot be turned on, and the message "the selected system is currently unavailable" is displayed periodically on the MMI display. The 12v battery may be drained.
- 10231019Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10230995Jan 26, 2023Lane departure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the lane change assist/intersection assist is sporadically not working and DTC B200FF9 is present in either the lane change assist control modules, or the corner radar control modules.
- 10230990Jan 26, 2023Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10230988Jan 26, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions when the black optic exterior trim is discolored.
- 10230953Jan 26, 2023Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when the red coolant temperature is displayed in the instrument cluster and the engine fans are running bu the coolant temperature gauge does not display an excessively high temperature, or the MIL may be illuminated with DTCS P218100, P1BB400.
- 10231080Jan 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin describes the steps to update the MIB3 software when applicable.
- 10231011Jan 24, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.
- 10231016Jan 23, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
- 10230976Jan 20, 2023Vehicle speed control. This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
- 10231069Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10231061Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10230844Jan 17, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides instructions for when a customer states that after an over-the-air navigation map update the navigation system is permanently initializing or the navigation map is incomplete or corrupt and DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1 may be stored in the electronics control module.
- 10231029Jan 12, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10230850Jan 5, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10230641Jan 5, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming in the roof.
- 10230640Jan 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
- 10230579Jan 5, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the message "Please reduce oil level" is reported.
- 10230589Jan 3, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the MIL is on and DTC P044200 and/or P045600 is stored in the ECM.
- 10228815Dec 22, 2022Electrical system. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
- 10227832Dec 12, 2022Exterior lighting. This Pending Service Solution requests that technicians document instances where the clicking sound is unusually loud for the turn signal.
- 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- 10228734Dec 1, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin provides directions for when there is a pixel fault in the instrument cluster.
- 10227810Dec 1, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for DTC B200049 with Symptom Code 7353984.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.