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Service bulletins for the 2009 Audi R8

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.

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

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1450203812912022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
1303203191022022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Because the R8 is not equipped with a dual mass flywheel, engine vibrations go directly into the transmission. Gears that are not engaged will vibrate, causing a rattling noise. This noise does not affect the performance of the vehicle.
1491202884222022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
A1722172060750_32022-04-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A1922282025303132022-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A1922272025303122022-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A1021222018288_92021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.
A1721122060750_22021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A1920092043770_32020-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical service bulletin explains how to replace the coolant thermostat.
A1720112060750_12020-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A9020652032113_42020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
A1920042025303_12020-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A171997 2053915-2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the engine oil is fine.
A171997 2053915-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the engine oil is fine.
Circular - 19M42019-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Install an additional tensioning strap to the coolant expansion tank.
Dealer - 19M42019-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Install an additional tensioning strap to the coolant expansion tank.
A171997 2053915-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the oil level is too low but the dipstick says the engine oil is fine.
A1915612025303-52018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. 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.
A171782 2010043-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
A011720 2029233-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for a leaking air intake hose that causes MIL to illuminate.
A001795 2048152-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin explains why engine oil can be discolored.
A011391 2029233-2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 12-27 dated April 23, 2012. MIL is illuminated. Irregular engine performance. R8 Intake Air Hose leaking.
A001349 2033576-2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
A171453 2038129-2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-50 dated August 15, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
2013_06_ATU Chec2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This document contains information on the oil level measurement dry sump lubrication system.

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