2013 Audi S8 Technical Service Bulletins

808 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Audi S8. 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.

• 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
• 10123854Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-73 dated January 25, 2013. Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. The concern can happen in any audio source. Vehicle is equipped with MMI 3G or MMI 3G+ infotainment systems. Vehicle is not equipped with Bose or Bang & Olufsen sound systems.
• 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 G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version.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.
• 10123816Mar 20, 2013Equipment. This document contains the vehicles' fluid capacity chart.
• 10243989Mar 11, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123810Mar 5, 2013Engine cooling. It is possible that leakage may occur at the weld seam on coolant expansion tanks manufactured within a specific period on Audi A8 vehicles. The Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 19i9 code in the ElsaWeb Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicles must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted…
• 10068775Mar 5, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10226516Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster, P074100 stored in TCM
• 10123878Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-86 dated February 6, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance) or "Stuck Off" is stored in transmission control module, J217 (03). The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C.
• 10123813Mar 1, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi A8/A8L/S8 quick reference specification book.
• 10073847Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123988Feb 25, 2013Suspension, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-34 dated November 13, 2012. Customers may report the following conditions on vehicles with less than 6000 miles. In some cases these conditions may be noticed at PDI. Vehicle pulls - left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 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.
• 10250423Feb 14, 2013Engine cooling. Idle speed characteristic during cold start
• 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…
• 10123975Feb 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-85 dated February 4, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance" or "Stuck Off" is stored in TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 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.
• 10123974Feb 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-80 dated January 16, 2013. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. After ignition cycle, the warning message is no longer present. DTC P074100 "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance" or "Stuck Off" is stored in TCM. The fault occurs with ATF temperature below 60o C. Check for this temp range in the extended…
• 10216595Jan 23, 2013Equipment. Instruction.
• 10073752Jan 21, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10226508Jan 8, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission warning message in cluster (DTC P060A00)
• 10210658Jan 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The entry P060A00 with DFCC 12480 can be logged in the TCM. This fault is only a diagnostic error. The fault will not affect vehicle performance.
• 10066850Jan 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073750Jan 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244037Jan 3, 2013Other or unknown. 2013 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
• 10253421Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Audi Delivery Guidelines.
• 10216602Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Newsletter
• 10216599Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Maintenance.
• 10216597Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Report.
• 10216596Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Newsletter.
• 10250410Dec 21, 2012Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Engine and Transmission Repair Authorization
• 10122696Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-37 dated August 13, 2012. If an all-new 2013 Audi A8 4.0T, S6, S7 and S8 arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, a Repair Authorization must be obtained. A Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket must be created for Engine and Transmission concerns only, prior to any repairs. Routine maintenance and PDI do not require prior…
• 10063828Dec 21, 2012Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121547Dec 20, 2012Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist.
• 10121543Dec 20, 2012Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist.
• 10121548Dec 10, 2012Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery report checklist.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10071283Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122822Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system, Exterior…. This document contains information on delivering the perfect audi vehicle and to pay special attention to completing any update technical bulletins that are active on the 2013 model year vehicles.
• 10212693Nov 20, 2012Lane departure. Transmission warning message in cluster
• 10122861Nov 20, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer may report transmission warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster. DTC P074100 (Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off) is stored in TCM. Diagnostic error in TCM software.
• 10065362Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10251017Nov 13, 2012Suspension. Alignment - Repair Authorization
• 10122856Nov 13, 2012Equipment, Suspension, Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-33 dated August 10, 2012. Customers may report conditions on vehicles with less than 2 weeks in service or less than 500 miles. Vehicle pulls ? left or right. Steering wheel not leveled or off-center. In some cases both concerns may be reported. If the alignment concern is due to outside influence (e.g. accident), this TSB does not apply.
• 10243908Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10071308Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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