Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
556 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A0120562059187_1 | 2020-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for DTC P254000. |
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| A5120132009967_1 | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing. |
| A1920022058997_1 | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This informational bulletin explains why the coolant is overfilled and that it should not be changed. |
| 20R8TECHREPORT | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified |
| 20TIREPRSCHRT03 | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 |
| 20AUUSMnt22620 | 2020-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Standard Maintenance Section: Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. ADDED: A6 all models, A7 all models |
| A912039201818711 | 2020-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker. |
| A4420732056386_3 | 2020-03-05. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. |
| 20AUUSMaint0220 | 2020-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 OIL CAPACITY CHART: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 CHANGED: Castrol Oil to 'Audi High Performance Genuine Engine Oil' |
| A9120342042506_9 | 2020-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 20AUUSMaint0130 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Standard Maintenance Items section: ADDED to Connected box battery '(for Audi Connected Services)' |
| A9020372058077_3 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions. |
| 20TechRefREV124 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Added A8 e & Q5 e to titles & index |
| A9020362058077_2 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions. |
| 20TIREPRESCHRT | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. TIRES. Added tire pressures for rest of models |
| 20TechReferncDoc | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index |
| 20AUUSMN162020 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: S7, Q7 45 TFSI, RS Q8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: RS Q8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: RS Q8 Spark plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI OIL CAPACITY CHART: REMOVED: Q3 40 TFSI ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI & RS Q8 |
| A9119252056232_2 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the FPK (Free-Programmable Kombi/Cluster) screen goes blank intermittently when viewing the Audi Smartphone Interface (ASI) screen. |
| A9119232037809_5 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
| A921924203815111 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A9419182012749_1 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8 |
| A9119162042506_8 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
| A4619162034143_7 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin contains instructions for opening a TAC ticket for ceramic brake repairs. 2020-2021 RSQ8, 2017, 2019, 2021 TTRS |
| A0019292031473_2 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant |
| 20R8CSTDELIVERY | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated Phone Box Form 2020 R8 Spyder |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.