2020 Audi Q8 Technical Service Bulletins

1,325 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Audi Q8. 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.

• 10176045May 28, 2020Electrical system. The infotainment system privacy setting 'Allow data transmission' may, in unfavorable circumstances, change without user intervention. As a result, the vehicle sends data although this function was previously deactivated manually.
• 10175957May 28, 2020Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational TSB explains the cause for when the customer sees water drip from the headliner area.
• 10176058May 27, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. The infotainment system privacy setting 'Allow data transmission' may, in unfavorable circumstances, change without user intervention. As a result, the vehicle sends data although this function was previously deactivated manually.
• 10175951May 18, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10175375May 15, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Apple car play function.
• 10175376May 13, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
• 10175371May 13, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 10175370May 13, 2020Wheels, Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10176067May 12, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, one of the following conditions occurs when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system): *The MMI screen goes blank then restarts. *The MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers.
• 10175973May 11, 2020Seat belts. This bulletin contains repair instructions for twisted seat belts.
• 10175961May 8, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
• 10174963May 8, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. In certain driving situations, especially when driving at lower speeds and not coming to a full stop, the restart response and acceleration of the engine after an automatic start/stop event may not meet customers expectations. The updated software will harmonize the acceleration behavior after a start/stop event by optimizing the shift pattern of the automatic transmission.
• 10174964May 7, 2020Electrical system. In certain driving situations, especially when driving at lower speeds and not coming to a full stop, the restart response and acceleration of the engine after an automatic start/stop event may not meet customer's expectations. The updated software will harmonize the acceleration behavior after a start/stop event by optimizing the shift pattern of the automatic transmission.
• 10174949May 5, 2020Engine, Fuel system. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174559Apr 29, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor in the vehicle.
• 10174550Apr 29, 2020Brakes. This bulletin contains instructions to diagnose noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.
• 10174553Apr 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin states that dor DTC U101400 to not perform any repairs and that this does not affect the customer or their experience.
• 10174551Apr 28, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC C1260F0 and U112100 with an air suspension malfunction warning.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10174368Apr 24, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains information regarding the replacement of PODs components.
• 10174393Apr 23, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for when the messaegs appear in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
• 10174365Apr 20, 2020Equipment. The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information.
• 10174364Apr 20, 2020Equipment. Audi connect Section: Moved to end of document. Post-Road Test Section: ADDED Steps: - Verify SOS button is green and Roadside assistance button LED will remain off - It may take up to 20 minutes for the emergency call system to activate (LED turns green) after flight/transport mode deactivation - The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated…
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
• 10184531Apr 15, 2020Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the appearance deviation between lever handle and A-pillar trim panel.
• 10174041Apr 14, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin states to create a PSS if all entries in the MMI Menu 'Last Destinations' show California (CA) as state.
• 10173872Apr 10, 2020Steering, Lane departure. This informational bulletin contains instructions on explaining the new driver assist systems and lane center guidance.
• 10173842Apr 10, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10173871Apr 9, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for when the messaegs appear in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
• 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10173833Apr 8, 2020Equipment. The 'Auto Lock' function, which locks the vehicle at speeds over 9 mp/h (15 km/h), may be deactivated on delivery from the factory.
• 10173834Apr 7, 2020Equipment. The 'Auto Lock' function, which locks the vehicle at speeds over 9 mp/h (15 km/h), may be deactivated on delivery from the factory.
• 10173839Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10173836Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10172961Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10172968Mar 25, 2020Other or unknown. This informational bulletin directs you to create a PSS record for when opening the driver and/or front passenger door the seat sporadically moves to an implausible position.
• 10172936Mar 24, 2020Equipment. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified
• 10172954Mar 20, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10172602Mar 12, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is rumbling, squeaking, creaking or similar noises from the front end when driving on uneven roads.
• 10172601Mar 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is squeaking and creaking when steering or during suspension movement.
• 10172596Mar 11, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10172763Mar 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for checking the sensors and resolving DTCs B107BF0 and B10FCF0.
• 10172534Mar 10, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8
• 10172760Mar 6, 2020Vehicle speed control. This informational bulletin contains information on when the Adaptive Cruise Assist on DTC C12EBF1 with symptom code 11567120.
• 10172759Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update and test plan for DTCs C12EBF1 or C12EB92.
• 10172755Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update that address a permanent chime after a cancelled emergency assist event.
• 10172753Mar 3, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for an empty databox.

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