Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
642 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A191784 2045456- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This is an information bulletin regarding procedure for when the technician finds coolant marks during a repair. |
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| A191782 2036167- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides instructions for a slow coolant leak from coolant connections. |
| A211725 2046724- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries. |
| A191781 2047114- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair information for a malfunctioning V50 coolant recirculation pump that prevents the passenger side from heating properly with DTC B10D004 or B11D501. |
| A191780 2047114- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair information for a malfunctioning V50 coolant recirculation pump that prevents the passenger side from heating properly with DTC B10D004 or B11D501. |
| A261629 2045720- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the front muffler if vibrations are noticed in the seat or center arm rest. |
| A011733 2045909- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders. |
| 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. |
| A011728 2046232- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides a SVM code update for in Engine Control Module. |
| A011727 2048411- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 4.0 liter engine has a MIL on, the engine may be limited to 4,000rpm, and there are DTCs about the intake manifold flap adjustment. |
| A011726 2048411- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 4.0 liter engine has a MIL on, the engine may be limited to 4,000rpm, and there are DTCs about the intake manifold flap adjustment. |
| A011719 2046232- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides a SVM code update for in Engine Control Module. |
| A171453 2038129- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-50 dated August 15, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual. |
| A191562 2025303- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service. |
| A171565 2038129- | 2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-63 dated June 2, 2015. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual. |
| A001463 2033576- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage. |
| A191450 2025303- | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service. |
| A171563 2038129- | 2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-53 dated November 7, 2014. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual. |
| A011507 2028344- | 2017-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-69 dated February 14, 2013. Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. The customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiring. This bulletin applies only to non-diesel engines. |
| A171562 2040644- | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually only occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on. DTC P2279 and DTC P0507 are stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module (pressure regulating valve) can cause this condition. |
| A171557 2010043- | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 13-35 dated January 9, 2013. This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00). |
| A101511 2018288- | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these metal debris pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, they could be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage. |
| A011797 2046232- | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This bulletin provides a SVM code update for in Engine Control Module. |
| A191778 2046971- | 2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is insuffiecent heat output on the passenger side of the vehicle. |
| 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. |
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