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Service bulletins for the 2011 Audi A8

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

991 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A911579 2038824-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Audi part number (see Required Parts and Tools for a list of valid part numbers). The "Device or cable type not supported" message may be displayed when an incorrect AMI cable type is connected to the MMI system. Only cables with an Audi part number (i.e., 4F0.XXX.XXX) are supported by the MMI system. Volkswagen-branded cables look similar, but are not guaranteed to work with Audi MMI systems. The label on the end of an Audi-branded cable has an Audi logo and Audi part number. Audi-branded cables have unique firmware inside the hardware that can determine which MMI system and iOS device are connected to the cable. Volkswagen cables do not have this firmware. The firmware is required to allow the system to function normally due to the different technology available in the different MMI systems and in the different iPhones and iPod Touch devices. In addition, the AMI system was designed to play the music stored locally on the connected device only. Music streaming (from Spotify or Pandora, for example) is not supported, and music stored in the cloud (on Google Play, Amazon Prime, or iTunes Match/iCloud, for example) may drop out, pause, and skip when played.
A911578 2011500-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 08-129 dated November 12, 2008. Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. The information display may show a message related to the satellite radio, such as "Linking", "Updating", "Acquiring Signal", "Loading", "No Signal", or "No Sat".
A171557 2010043-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).
A101511 2018288-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these metal debris pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, they could be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.
A011514 2014753-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers, engine running rough after cold start, excessive engine cranking time, hesitations while driving, rough engine idle, Reduced engine performance, and/or Poor fuel economy. Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the MIL in conjunction with storage of DTCs for misfire, lean fuel system, or air/fuel ratio imbalance in the engine control module. Condition may be caused by use of contaminated gasoline. Condition may be caused by use of gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives.
A011513 2030580-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 15-08 dated February 17, 2015. The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started. The yellow gearbox warning light may be illuminated. DTCs P15700 and/or P170100 may be present. The remote key being used is transmitting incomplete immobilizer information to the vehicle, resulting in the condition.
A941786 2030960-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair information for when moisture accumulates in the headlamps.
A701756 2038029-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
A371773 2029027-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides a software update for a transmission warning light and in some cases the vehicle will not move.
A191668 2042328-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The red coolant light is illuminated , indicating that the coolant temperature is too high or that the coolant level is too low. The engine speed governing light is illuminated with the message " Engine speed maximum XXXX rpm". To prevent the engine from overheating, the engine speed is automatically limited to the displayed maximum. DTCs are stored in the ECM due to the problem. Tolerances of opening spring in thermostat cause the condition.
A011655 2035002-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This technical service bulletin is about the MIL being on due to DTCs being stored in the ECM. The DTCs may appear during monitoring of the secondary air system during the engine cold starting phase. The secondary air pressure can be influenced by several factors; which may include a leak in the vacuum system.
A961604 2042811-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Audi connect Gen1 and Gen2 systems: Differences and troubleshooting. The customer has a general concern related to Audi connect. Different features are included with different generations of the Audi connect system. The Audi connect Gen1 system includes all vehicles that utilize a removable plastic SIM card. The Audi connect Gen2 system includes all vehicles that utilize an embedded SIM card. The root cause of all complaints cannot be attributed to the vehicle hardware because of the backend server configurations that need to be correct in order for Audi connect to work. For most sporadic complaints, the issue typically resides with the MBB backend server or with the source data provider (Google, INRIX, etc.), and not with the vehicle. In rare cases, the mobile network operator (AT&T, T-Mobile) can be the cause of the complaint. For most static complaints, the issue can be attributed to the user account subscription or possibly the vehicle hardware.
A911631 2039476-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2011-2013 A8, 2012-2013 Q7, or 2013 A4, A5, A5 cabriolet, or Q5 vehicle only reaches 2G service. The customer has received a letter from T-Mobile and/or Audi of America regarding the issue. The VIN on the letter matches the VIN on the vehicle that is being serviced. The vehicle can be within or outside of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A telephone module that supports 3G service on the 1900MHZ band was installed beginning with model year 2014 vehicles. No repairs are necessary for model year 2014 vehicles and later. Video shows the service procedure.
A011653 2027732-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The MIL is on due to DTC P045600 (very small EVAP leak) being stored in the ECM. No leaks were found in the EVAP system. Software update needed.
A961613 2034000-2017-09-27. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST; LANE DEPARTURE. This bulletin provides a software update for lane change assistance faults stored in the control module.
AWA-16-082017-09-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the NVLD pressure switch for certain models and model years. This document details the terms of the warranty extension.
SM 76-20162017-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS TO INFORM DEALERS TO RETURN ALL 07P-121-115-C /07P-198-210 AND ONLY ORDER PART NUMBER07P-121-115-E / 07P-198-210-A GOING FORWARD.
A911667 2030465-2017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY.
A911670203947672017-03-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS BULLETIN IS HARDWARE UPDATE FOR VEHICLES THAT CAN NO LONGER RECEIVE 2G SERVICE FROM T MOBILE
A011664204423012017-03-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES A SOFTWARE CODE TO CORRECT AN ISSUE THAT CAUSES A CATALYST SYSTEM-RELATED DTC.
A461660203511362017-03-11. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION FOR A RATTLING NOISES ON UNEVEN ROADS FROM THE FRONT AXLE.
A371668203000752017-03-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEN THERE ARE HARSH GEAR SHIFTS BUT THERE IS NO FAULTS STORED AND YOU CAN DUPLICATE THE CONCERN.
A911649203046592017-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY.
A911647203046582017-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY.
A961606202956322017-03-07. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE REARVIEW CAMERA TO NOT DISPLAY AN IMAGE.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.