Service bulletins for the 2021 Audi RS Q8
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.
1232 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A9121102062115_5 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This bulletin contains instructions for when the nav files are corrupted during an update. |
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| A9121092063702_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin states to create a PSS when the MMI display turns blue. Workaround provided. |
| A9021062061489_3 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin states to create a PSS record if the driver assistance systems are sporadically not working. |
| A0021472031473_3 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere else to prevent it from occurring again. |
| A9421392063739_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS. This information bulletin explains how the daylights turn on and off. |
| A9121082063290_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for troubleshooting FoD malfunctions. |
| A9621702063336_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; LANE DEPARTURE:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update that address when intersection assist/ lane assist are inop with DTC C12BFF0. |
| A4821042063528_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing intermediate shaft noises that are heard in the engine compartment. |
| A4821032063546_1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING. This bulletin states how to check for a dynamic steering actuator problem. Solution is under development. |
| 21TechRefGde526 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). All models except Q3, R8, and TT: Settings Section: Split Verify and set language & measurements checklist items into 2 separate with instructions. Changed instructions for "Set Entertainment Fad in Parking aid", " Set Music volune while parking to Medium", and "Turn off Manual Seed Warning". Media/Radio/Sat Section: Changed instructions for "Verify HD Radio is turned "off". On-Hoist Inspection Section: Changed where to store tire pressures for Set and store tirepressures" to "Home > Vehicle > Settings & Service > Tire pressure monitoring". Audi connect Section: Changed instructions for "Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot", Check Wi-Fi hotspot visibility", and Enable satellite map view for navigation" |
| 21Q8SQ8RSQ8TECH | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Settings Section Split "Verify and Set language & Vehicle Measurements" into two separate checklist items. Post-Road Test Inspection Section: Added "See TSB 2061028" to the end of The vehicle must not be delivered to the customer if the emergency call function has not been successfully activated (LED lights up in green). |
| A9121042024323_8 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning. |
| A6921662063398_1 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This informational bulletin outlines what is damage due to outside influence on a seat belt. |
| A9021032058077_5 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions. |
| A5121222060145_4 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting cracking noise in the right roof area. |
| A4821012062288_3 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the electric steering column is not working in the vertical direction. |
| A1021222018288_9 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine. |
| A0021442052680_3 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). |
| A9621682061155_2 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin states to create a PSS as there is a sporadic failure of the intersection/lane changing assistance. |
| A9121002061028_2 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. This bulletin explains and troubleshoots when Audi connect does not have a green SOS light. |
| A6421802020552_1 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass. |
| A4421822056386_5 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. |
| A1921162062951_1 | 2021-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P017C00, and/or P017E00 when the red coolant warning lamp is on. |
| ELSAallignAudi | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy. |
| A9021982059335_2 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.