Service bulletins for the 2013 Audi S8
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.
809 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A9121642024323_7 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning. |
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| A9020362058077_2 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions. |
| A461903 2034181 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| A461903 2034181 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| A461486 2022584- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations. Dirt build-up, exposure to sand, long standing times, and road salt or similar, can also promote wear as well as cause scoring marks on the brake discs. The driving style of the driver also influences the wear of the brake system. An overly-aggressive driving style, which results in frequent sharp braking, can lead to more wear (particularly of the brake pads). A gentle driving style can result in very light brake applications. If the brakes are always applied with little pressure, a rust film and other airborne particles may settle on the brake discs and pads. Firm brake operations can help clean off such build-up from the brakes. |
| A461772 2047830 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance. |
| A461347 2034387- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. If the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain of hearing noises from the rear brakes. Ignition is switched off. Steering is locked. Park is selected. Parking brake is not engaged. If the electro-mechanical parking brake is not operated for some time, the free play between brake pads and brake discs increases because of normal brake pad wear. The parking brake control unit performs an automatic correction about every 621 miles (1,000 km). On A8 models, the brake pad thickness is also calculated. |
| A461525 2022584- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. driving style, environmental conditions, and service history of the vehicle. Additionally, as brake pads and discs wear, their dampening ability is reduced. Disc thickness variation (DTV) is a common condition that contributes to brake pulsation. DTV occurs when the two braking surfaces of the brake disc are no longer parallel to each other. This condition cannot be accurately measured with normal workshop tools. |
| A461523 2034181- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-02 dated February 9, 2015. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another brake noise TSB applicable to the VIN. For additional information, refer to the Audi Brake systems brochure. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly imbedded after installation. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time. Discs are grooved. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the brake disc due to wheel or tire cleaner being sprayed directly onto the brake disc. There are ?pad marks? on the brake disc as a result of brake pad material transferring to the discs. Pad marks can occur when a vehicle has been parked for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment. |
| A461491 2034181- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-76 dated March 25, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. |
| A461466 2022584- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. Document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines. |
| Executive Servic | 2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service. |
| A461502 2034181- | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 15-00 dated January 23, 2015. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. |
| A461500 2034181- | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time |
| A461599 2034181- | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time. |
| A46163720386474 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN. |
| A46163620386473 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS. THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN. |
| A46163720386474 | 2017-02-23. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN. |
| A46163620386473 | 2017-02-23. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS, DISCS, AND SENSOR TO RESOLVE A NOISE CONCERN. |
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