Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
188 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A401769 2017148- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns. |
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| A191789 2046712- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap. |
| A911732 2033355- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated. |
| A401767 2017148- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This informational bulletin explains why there is a chattering or skipping sensation on tight turns. |
| A001797 2016650- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This repair authorization asks the reader to contact the Technical Assistance Center before performing certain repairs on R8 vehicles. |
| A001795 2048152- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin explains why engine oil can be discolored. |
| A001793 2047812- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program. |
| A701440 2039016- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The customer hears creaking noises from the instrument panel, particularly over rough roads. These noises may be caused by contact between the instrument panel carrier and an adjustment cam used in the assembly process in production. |
| A911462 2038296- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The audio CD or navigation DVD cannot be ejected from the RNS-E optical disc slot behind the navigation screen. The adaptation for enabling the eject button was either not performed at PDI or was not performed correctly (with a bus sleep immediately following the adaptation change). If ODIS OBD self-diagnosis was used, then it's possible a value of "1" was used, or if using the GFF test plan, the "CD/DVD Ejecting" option was incorrectly chosen. Setting the adaption to "1" or choosing the "CD/DVD Ejecting" option, is a one-time eject option that allows the ODIS tester to only eject the CD/DVD. This option does not permanently change the adaptation value and as a result the eject button remains disabled. |
| A661441 2038477- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. The rear spoiler extends slowly or operates erratically. An error light for the rear spoiler may be illuminated. The rear spoiler operation can be restricted due to corrosion in the spoiler drive unit. As a result, the rear spoiler becomes stiff and does not reach its end points. This may cause a rear spoiler error light to be illuminated. |
| Tire Chain - 201 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES. This document contains the Audi tire chain information by vehicle. |
| 2013_06_ATU Chec | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This document contains information on the oil level measurement dry sump lubrication system. |
| A571402 2022032- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-97 dated October 29, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393). |
| A661549 2030471- | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 15-46 dated February 19, 2015. Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. The license plate brackets are designed to be used with the appropriate-length screw installed by hand with a screwdriver. Damaged warranty parts have been returned to Audi of America with evidence of excessive torque used when installing the screw and/or excessive screw length. |
| Tire Chain Info | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. This document contains Audi tire chain information by vehicle. Snow chains must not be used on the compact spare wheel. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used only on the front wheels if the vehicle is equipped with front wheel drive. Provided the subject tires can accommodate snow chains, such chains can be used on the front and rear wheels if the vehicle is equipped with Quattro. Ultra-high performance tires are not suited for use on ice or snow. Part numbers are for reference only. |
| Normal Load Cond | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES. This document contains the normal load condition tire pressure table. This document is in Spanish. |
| Normal Load Cond | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the normal load condition tire pressure table. |
| Tire Pressure Ta | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table. |
| Tire Pressure Ta | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table. This document is in Spanish. |
| A401544 2017148- | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE. A chattering/skipping sensation felt in the front axle during tight, slow-speed turns could occur when tires are cold or ambient temperatures are low, road surface is wet/dirty, and/or the vehicle has been parked for an extended period of time. |
| 2016 Audi Tire C | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 3.0T R18 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg changed to R19 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg |
| PDI - 2016 ALL M | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). |
| PDI - 2016 ALL M | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). This document is in Spanish. |
| A191777 2046712- | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap. |
| PDI - 2017 Norma | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This document contains the tire pressure table for MY 2017 Audi vehicles under normal load conditions. This document is in Spanish. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.