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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

1106 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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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.
A901552 2039429-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The vehicle horn sounds abnormal or is inoperative. Various parts have been replaced under warranty for the condition noted above, but no issues were identified with these parts. Contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before replacing any parts. No changes to production have been made, as no issue has been identified.
A461599 2034181-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time.
A011505 2036169-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. The MIL is on due to a Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low DTC stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. This issue is related to the diesel fuel and not a technical problem with the vehicle.
PDI - 2015 A8-A82017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information. This document is in Spanish.
PDI - 2015 A8-A82017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information.
PDI - 2015 A8-A82017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines and checklist.
PDI - 2015 A8-A82017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines and checklist. This document is in Spanish.
A171670 2040644-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on due to DTCs being stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module can cause this condition.
A191665 2039018-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.
Scheduled Maint2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER. Fuel Filter ? replace: Added A3 2.0L TDI
A5717362042363-52017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin provides instructions to disable the Service Key to prevent a chirping sound.
Tire Chain Info12017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. 3.0T R18 Wheel: Changed to "No chains available" 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 93Y High Performance Tire: Changed Chains from 8T0091375 to "No" 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 97Y High Performance Tire: Changed Chains from 8T0091375 to "No". 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 97V Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed Chains from "No" to 8T0091375. 4.2L R19 235/40 R19 96V Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed to "No chains available". 2.0T R17 Tire: REMOVED 2.0T R18 215/60R17 Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed to "235/50 R18 97H All Season" and Chains to "No" 2.0T 255/45 R20 101W High Performance: Changed to "255/40 R19 100H All Season" and Chains to "No". 3.0T R20 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed to "R19" and Chains to "8R0091387".
AWA16092017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This is a general communication notifying dealers that there is extended Warranty coverage available for the exhaust gas temperature sensor for certain models and model years. This document details the terms of the warranty extension.
A001573 2026692-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-58 dated January 31, 2014. If a 2012 - 2016 Audi A8 L W12 arrives at an Audi dealership and requires diagnosis or repair, a Repair Authorization must be obtained. Prior to any repair, a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket must be created for engine and transmission concerns only. Routine maintenance and PDI do not require prior authorization or a Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket. These procedures are mandatory until further notice.
A911700 2041430-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
A201785 2043357-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
A201784 2043357-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
A171779 2040644-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin provides repair instructions on diagnosing and replacing a leak in the crankcase breather module.
A011797 2046232-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides a SVM code update for in Engine Control Module.
Email - Audi 3.02017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is an email covering the 3.0L TDI terms of the settlement. It gives you links that cover FAQs avout the settlement.

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