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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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A2118292018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
A2118282018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
A0118732018-09-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
A0118682018-09-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains a software update to correct a MIL on with DTC P033300, P132200, P132400, and/or P032800.
SM 91-20182018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
A911801 2042942-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message.
A211829 2044640-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
A211828 2044640-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance.
A011873 2046724-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
A011868 2048391-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. This bulletin contains a software update to correct a MIL on with DTC P033300, P132200, P132400, and/or P032800.
ATU_Engine_Janua2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 4.0T Locating cause for coolant loss, known causes, corrections and TSB review
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Major Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "(except Audi A3 e-tron)" to (Audi A3 etron only)" at the end of "Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro" ADDED: "(except A3 e-tron)" at the end of "Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary"
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Major Maintenance Section: REMOVED: "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)" (Already listed under Time-Sensitive Maintenance Items)
A011747 20484112018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; 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.
A011744 20491532018-04-16. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains continued instructions after completing 2041097.
A011854 2046724_2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.
A171566 2040644-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-64 dated June 3, 2015. 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. DTCs are stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather module (pressure regulating valve) can cause this condition.
A011687 20459092018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders.
A871679 2041717-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
A261630 2045720-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information regarding the replacement of the front muffler if vibrations are noticed in the seat or center arm rest.
Tech Ref 7-22-152018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document. The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information. On the PDI Checklist, you find that certain items have been notated with an asterisk symbol (*), this lets you know that additional information can be found in this Technician Reference Document.
A8 7-17-152018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information.
Fluid Capacity 72018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. This document contains the fluid capacity chart.
A301519 2019850-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 11-10 dated December 2, 2011. Clutch is not operating properly. Clutch has a burnt smell. Clutch pedal does not fully return to starting position. Incorrect shifting, the revolutions of clutch plate and engine input shaft differ too much, excessive slipping of the clutch, and when the clutch is pressed and an incorrect lower gear is selected, can result in clutch damage.
2016 Audi 7-28-12018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This document contains the Audi maintenance schedule. The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.