Service bulletins for the 2018 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.
482 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A9121762037809_8 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
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| A9121702062267_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin states to not perform any repairs and show the customer how to manually re-enable the map. |
| A4621252054385_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill). |
| A4621222051095_4 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App. |
| A9421332061922_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims. |
| A6621692030471_6 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped. |
| A0121962060429_2 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM. |
| A9120482060264_3 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update that corrects an issue with the FPK going blank while using Apple Carplay or Android Auto. |
| A9120412060681_2 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE. |
| A0020432061669_1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin contains instructions for Audi connect before performing any MMI work. |
| SM C-2020 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only). |
| A9120502047576_5 | 2021-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin contains software instructions for vehicles with MIB2 with Navigation plus. |
| A0020362002047_1 | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly. |
| 2010-2021EngOil | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Added Saga Part number for 0W40 oil: SAGA Part: G E55040S0 |
| A9120242026611_7 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues. |
| A6620672060333_2 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored. |
| A1720112060750_1 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks. |
| 21AUTIRECHAINS | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. TIRES; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information |
| A9120142060675_1 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing the issue when the parking assist will intermittently alert the customer to an obstruction and the sensors look 'pushed in'. |
| A9120132042506_1 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them. |
| A9120112037809_7 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
| A9020652032113_4 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. |
| A0120832060429_1 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM. |
| A9120962060264_2 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. This bulletin contains a software update that corrects an issue with the FPK going blank while using Apple Carplay or Android Auto. |
| A9120942045106_6 | 2020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.