Service bulletins for the 2014 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.
1325 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| AVT-13-06 | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. VAS-PC Audi Brand DVD V19.48.00, (Technical Literature ordering number A48.5001.21.21) is being shipped to all Audi dealers. Hardware problems during the installation of new Brand DVDs are minimized if users regularly perform the Windows hard disc maintenance utility ?chkdsk?. If your device has never had hard disc maintenance performed via the Windows ?chkdsk? utility, please perform this maintenance prior to installation of this Brand update, and ensure that it be performed on a regular basis to ensure reliable software functions. Brand DVD V19.48.00 must only be installed on VAS-PC testers that were previously updated with Base V19.01.01. After installation of the Brand DVD, all stored Diagnosis Jobs are erased; therefore complete work beforehand if required. DO NOT install the Brand DVD V19.48.00 on VAS 5051A or 5052 testers. |
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| AWC-13-06 | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document conveys general information on the VAS tester brand software V19.48.00. The benefit is that after updating the VAS tester with this software version, you will no longer need to follow the Service Information work around document AVT-13-05. |
| A961501 2019260- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 13-67 dated July 10, 2013. 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, but not enough to program the remote transmitter to the vehicle system. 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, but not enough to program the remote transmitter to the vehicle system. In A4 model years 2005?2006 and A3 model year 2009, the actual location of the garage door opener control module differs from the location shown in the owner's manual (opposite side of front bumper). The customer may misunderstand the programming procedure, particularly if the customer?s HomeLink® opener system is using an alternate code. The handheld transmitter?s programming function may become inoperative, or the transmitter is too far away from J530. Interference prevents the communication between handheld transmitter and J530. Interference prevents the communication between handheld transmitter and J530. If the vehicle flashes during the programming of a handheld transmitter, this does not necessarily indicate that the programming was successful; it only indicates that the vehicle has recognized and saved a signal. |
| A911517 2042013- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth navigation view. ?This service is currently unavailable. Please try again later" message appears in the MMI. The customer may also see an error message in the myAudi portal indicating that one or multiple licenses are expired and must be renewed. Replacing the SIM card or MMI hardware or performing the SVM recovery activation will not remedy the concern. |
| A011544 2041944- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The MIL is on and/or glow plug light on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. No relevant component or electrical problems are found when Guided Fault Finding (GFF) is run on the stored fault codes. Cars exhibiting the issue outlined in this TSB will also show a pattern in the DTC expanded ambient conditions under the P200200 fault code. Soot mass measured value above 40 g. Soot mass calculated value approximately 30 g. Kilometers since last regeneration value are above 500,000 m. The current ECM software does not accurately detect a momentary rise in DPF backpressure, resulting in a soot overload fault. |
| A011542 2041787- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTCs are stored in the ECM. There may be soot buildup on the moveable elements of the pressure sensing glow plug (PSG). |
| A901557 2042121- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The head-up display will not power on or does not work. After the next bus silence (for example, waiting five minutes after the driver side door is locked), the head-up display works correctly. There is a software deviation that affects software versions 0304 (on A6 and A7 vehicles) and 0021 (on A8 vehicles). |
| A201554 2035073- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-52 dated October 28, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak. |
| A201552 2035073- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-48 dated October 15, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak. |
| A201550 2041594- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-47 dated August 5, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). |
| A201548 2035073- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-46 dated May 15, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected. The NVLD pressure switch may erroneously detect a very small leak. |
| A011545 2042071- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine warning lamp is illuminated. EPC lamp is illuminated. The engine runs irregularly. DTCs related to the cylinder on demand (COD) function are stored in the engine control module, J623 (address word 01). See the Service section of this bulletin for a complete list. A delay during the actuation of the COD adjusting mechanism is possible during the switch between 8 and 4 cylinder mode. |
| A911529 2013422- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-04 dated September 11, 2013. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present. |
| A201558 2041594- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-56 dated November 19, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). |
| A171568 2028440- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a long period of time. When the vehicle is driven on hilly roads for a long period of time, the displayed vehicle range suddenly changes by a significant amount. There are no DTCs related to fuel senders stored in the instrument cluster control module, J285 (address word 17). This condition does not involve or affect the accuracy of the fuel level indicator, but only the estimated distance to empty display on the on-board computer. |
| A201556 2041594- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-55 dated November 6, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). |
| A201555 2041594- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 15-50 dated October 19, 2015. The MIL is on. DTC P046100 (Fuel level sensor, circuit range/performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). |
| A011309 2014753- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the MIL in conjunction with storage of DTCs for misfire (example: P0300, P030x) and / or lean fuel system (example: P0171, P0174, P1128, P1130, P1136, P1138) in the engine control module (ECM). 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. |
| A571390 2034071- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The customer reports that the alarm goes off for no reason. The passenger door control module, J387 (address word 52), has software version 0273 ? only this version is affected. Measuring value blocks 21-24 in the Comfort system central control module, J393 (address word 46), indicate the last alarm source. A value of 1, 2 or 3 is stored as the last alarm source. Incorrect coding/parameterization of the passenger door control module. |
| A901238 2032113- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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. A programming strategy is also implemented to avoid incorrect readings on a parked vehicle, due to the temperature sensor being affected by outside influences such as radiant heat from the engine bay, elevated road surface temperatures, etc. |
| A461488 2037761- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer may report that the engine cannot be switched off with warnings on in the instrument cluster (e.g., ABS/ESP). |
| A261422 2037770- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The MIL is on. DTC P20FE00 (Reductant Metering Unit Performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). The ECM software version is older than the specified software for this bulletin. If ECM software is current or newer than below, this bulletin cannot be applied. Follow GFF instructions. Software improvement with more robust onboard diagnostics. |
| A011484 2035368- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-81 dated June 24, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P203B00 (Reductant Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance) is stored in the engine control module (ECM). Due to a production issue for the level sensor, the ECM cannot correctly read the reductant (AdBlue) fluid level. |
| A001466 2037949- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated. This DTC is normal. It indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ECU by SVM. |
| A001465 2011732- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update. |
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