2009 Audi R8 Technical Service Bulletins

429 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Audi R8. 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.

• 10124573Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-64 dated June 20, 2013. The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but after a few days or weeks, one or more of the programmed Homelink buttons no longer functions. The LED on the Homelink button that is no longer functioning now flashes slowly, indicating that no programming is stored. The customer's…
• 10128035Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-29 dated December 20, 2011. The Bluetooth telephone bonding tone is too loud or quiet for the customer. When a telephone is connected to the vehicle via the Bluetooth wireless connection, a tone is played over the audio system. The volume of this tone correlates to the volume level of the phone preparation voice control. This volume level is independent of…
• 10124574Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-37 dated June 11, 2012. The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, J530. The customer's door opener system may not be compatible with J530. The battery in the handheld transmitter may be too weak for a good signal. The battery charge may be sufficient to operate the garage door opener…
• 10124505Jul 8, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged.
• 10243787Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10228314Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10224993Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10221966Jun 21, 2013Fuel system. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more conditions.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123587Jun 20, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123558Jun 20, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 12-32 dated April 27, 2012. The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but after a few days or weeks, one or more of the programmed Homelink buttons no longer function. The LED on the Homelink button that is no longer functioning now flashes slowly, indicating that no programming is stored. The customer?s…
• 10123573Jun 11, 2013Brakes. Customer reports that brake squeal is heard coming from front and/or rear brakes. The sound may be more prevalent during cold weather. Updated brake pads need to be installed.
• 10066911Jun 11, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine…
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10243995May 28, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10243994May 20, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10216659May 14, 2013Brakes, Lane departure, Engine cooling, Air bags. Coolant warning light on or coolant loss. The left and/or right side radiator cooling fans may be inoperative due to corrosion caused by water ingress into the fan motors or into the fan control units. As a result, coolant temperatures may exceed the permissible value, leading to increased system pressure and potential coolant loss from the system. Indication of coolant loss may be noticed coming from the coolant…
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10065733May 14, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216658May 13, 2013Engine cooling, Lane departure, Brakes, Air bags. Coolant warning light on or coolant loss. The left and/or right side radiator cooling fans may be inoperative due to corrosion caused by water ingress into the fan motors or into the fan control units. As a result, coolant temperatures may exceed the permissible value, leading to increased system pressure and potential coolant loss from the system. Indication of coolant loss may be noticed coming from the coolant…
• 10065732May 13, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228367May 7, 2013Engine cooling. Air filter change intervals are provided for vehicles that are operated in normal conditions. Air filters in vehicles that are driven in unusual conditions (such as on dusty roads or on race circuits) can become dirty more quickly than air filters in vehicles that are only driven in normal conditions. Because the air intake is close to the ground (behind the front wheel), excessive dirt can get into the intake air…
• 10225046May 7, 2013Engine cooling. Air filter change intervals are provided for vehicles that are operated in normal conditions. Air filters in vehicles that are driven in unusual conditions (such as on dusty roads or on race circuits) can become dirty more quickly than air filters in vehicles that are only driven in normal conditions. Because the air intake is close to the ground (behind the front wheel), excessive dirt can get into the intake air…
• 10222019May 7, 2013Engine cooling. Air filter change intervals are provided for vehicles that are operated in normal conditions. Air filters in vehicles that are driven in unusual conditions (such as on dusty roads or on race circuits) can become dirty more quickly than air filters in vehicles that are only driven in normal conditions. Because the air intake is close to the ground (behind the front wheel), excessive dirt can get into the intake air…
• 10124951May 7, 2013Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 12-27 dated April 23, 2012. MIL is illuminated. Irregular engine performance. R8 Intake Air Hose leaking.
• 10065696May 7, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052286May 7, 2013Engine. Audi: intake air hose leaking. The mil can become illuminated due to air passing through a crack in the intake hose.
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10250475Feb 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10123987Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-35 dated January 18, 2013. Customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not result in any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control.
• 10123969Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-57 dated October 29, 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…
• 10124000Feb 5, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-61 dated October 1, 2012. 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.
• 10123995Feb 5, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 11-55 dated August 22, 2011. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10216636Nov 28, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). The R8 is not equipped with a dual mass flywheel therefore the engine vibrations go directly into the gearbox. The gears which are not engaged will vibrate and cause a rattling noise. This noise will not affect the performance of the vehicle.
• 10122867Nov 28, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer may report a rattle noise from rear of transmission at idle. On manual vehicles, noise may changewhen clutch is depressed. The R8 is not equipped with a dual mass flywheel therefore the engine vibrations go directly into the gearbox. The gears which are not engaged will vibrate and cause a rattling noise. This noise will not affect performance of the vehicle. Replacing the transmission will not change this…
• 10064795Nov 28, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10210604Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time.
• 10064798Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10250415Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start

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