2016 Audi S8Service bulletins
2016 Audi S8 Technical Service Bulletins
642 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.
- 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
- 10165536Sep 30, 2019Equipment. Body components - Examples of customer misuse
- 10165969Sep 27, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
- 10165519Sep 19, 2019Equipment. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the MY 2015 maintenance card. This is a push behind vehicle based on the PR code"
- 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
- 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
- 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
- 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+
- 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+
- 10161603Jun 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains an explanation for a discolored pipe.
- 10161284Jun 6, 2019Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10158450Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
- 10157228Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
- 10155704Feb 12, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
- 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.
- 10155669Jan 25, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
- 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.
- 10153156Nov 30, 2018Engine cooling. UPDATE - Coolant Breather Line (NVLW)
- 10153162Nov 29, 2018Engine cooling. UPDATE - Coolant Breather Line (NVLW)
- 10153123Nov 28, 2018Engine. 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.
- 10149108Sep 7, 2018Engine cooling. This bulletin provides repair information for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
- 10150761Aug 13, 2018Equipment, Engine. 4.0T Camshaft diagnosis
- 10145641Jul 12, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update ifnormation for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?
- 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
- 10144648Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message.
- 10144974May 24, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
- 10144588May 24, 2018Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
- 10144980May 14, 2018Engine 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.
- 10144979May 14, 2018Engine 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.
- 10144594May 14, 2018Equipment, Engine. 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.
- 10144593May 14, 2018Engine, Equipment. 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.
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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.