Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 A8 are official communications between Audi & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603329

      CLUNKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9801G

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600734

      SUBJECT ON ABS FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    • TSB #JE

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011699

      CHECK/REPLACE REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC Read More »

    • TSB #11242004

      Date Announced:
      NOV 24, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016418

      SERVICE ACTION JE CAMPAIGN-CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. AUDI HAS FOUND THAT IN RARE CASES, ONE OR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH THE DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER ... Read More »

    • TSB #042804

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007130

      SERVICE ACTION TO INSPECT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEALS. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #9801E

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600732

      INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #9801D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600730

      INFORMATION ON FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #A171782 2010043-

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128350

      This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-01-15-29

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058584

      AUDI: ENGINE, ON SOME VEHICLES, WOULD RUN IRREGULARLY OR HAVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON OR POSSIBLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE CAN LOOSEN AND IN OIL CIRCUIT, THERE IS NO DAMAGE FROM LOOSENED PARTICLES. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #A191562 2025303-

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123764

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #A1915612025303-5

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128399

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. Read More »

    • TSB #A171557 2010043-

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10119946

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #A011507 2028344-

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120682

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #A191450 2025303-

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10122415

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #A191341 2025303-

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123587

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-35 dated March 25, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. Read More »

    • TSB #134120253033

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10216662

      Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Read More »

    • TSB #133520253032

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10216656

      Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. Read More »

    • TSB #A191335 2025303-

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123882

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. Read More »

    • TSB #1335201004313

      Date Announced:
      JAN 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10216682

      Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #9801A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600727

      SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT CENTER BOLT AND CAMSHAFT SPROCKER BOLT, CORRECTIONS. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #9801C

      Date Announced:
      FEB 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600729

      VEHICLE EXHIBITS DELAYED 1-2 SHIFT UNDER PART LOAD AFTER A COLD START. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #9802

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603328

      CONDITIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DELAYED DOWNSHIFT ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION ON VEHICLES WITH 4.2L AND 01L TRANSMISSION. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #A451510 2042048-

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123713

      Vehicle will not communicate with diagnostic scan tool or emissions test equipment. Customers may have issues with vehicle passing state IM emissions test programs because the scan tool cannot communicate with the vehicle. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #9803

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603134

      CONDITION WITH INSUFFICIENT VEHICLE GROUND AT GROUND LOCATION 43. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #AWC 19-05

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164518

      This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #9708209701A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53636

      CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #A941791 2012749-

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10127856

      This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light ... Read More »

    • TSB #A941292 2012749-

      Date Announced:
      OCT 24, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10122766

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third ... Read More »

    • TSB #0715

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023948

      EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-94-07-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032250

      AUDIO: EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. CONDENSATION IS VISIBLE ON THE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, FRONT TURN SIGNAL OR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #A941565 2012749-

      Date Announced:
      APR 17, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10120003

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-92 dated October 24, 2012. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake ... Read More »

    • TSB #20056243

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022141

      HEADLIGHT AIMING, USING HELLA UNIVERSAL BEAMSETTER. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #2012749-2

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025703

      EXTERIOR LIGHTS, MOSITURE ACCUMULATION. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

    VISIBILITY

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #9809

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604017

      SUBJECT ON CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM, FUNCTION OPTIONS. *YC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #9803K

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601533

      CUSTOMER REQUESTS DEACTIVATION OR REACTIVATION OF REAR SIDE AIRBAGS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #980169

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601074

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING AIRBAG COMPONENTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT. *YC Read More »

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #9903

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610271

      INFORMATION ON DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING THE REAR SIDE AIRBAGS. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    WHEELS

    • TSB #A441662 2010334-

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128009

      This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. Read More »

    • TSB #44145520103346

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250950

      Tightening wheel bolts Read More »

    • TSB #A441455 2010334-

      Date Announced:
      OCT 12, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10124751

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 13-46 dated December 9, 2013. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Read More »

    • TSB #A441346 2010334-

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10121408

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #44134620103345

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251027

      Tightening wheel bolts Read More »

    • TSB #9801F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600733

      SUBJECT ON WHEELS AND TIRES. *YC Read More »

    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    • TSB #A441346 2010334-

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10121408

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-44-08-14

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027923

      AUDI: WHEEL BOLTS REQUIRE TORQUE ADJUSTMENT. TORQUE STICKS AND TORQUE EXTENSION BARS ARE NOT APPROVED BY AUDI OF AMERICA, INC. AND SHOULD NOT BE USED TO APPLY TORQUE TO WHEEL BOLTS. ALL AUDI MODELS INCLUDED. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #AWC 19-05

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164518

      This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #AWC 19-04

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10163501

      This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 ... Read More »

    • TSB #SM 44-2017 EN

      Date Announced:
      JUN 28, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155644

      This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Read More »

    • TSB #ATE-17-05

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128222

      Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has ... Read More »

    • TSB #Accessories Oper

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10124898

      This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #9708209701A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53636

      CONCERNS WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, SOUND OUTPUT LOW OR DISTORTED, TAPES MAY BE DESTROYED. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #AWC 19-05

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164518

      This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #0001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610574

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING DAMAGE FASTENERS WHEN A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE FASTENERS MAY BE BROKEN, LOOSE OR FALLEN BEHIND THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER / LENS ASSEMBLY. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #A001467 2002047-

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10122524

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 14-61 dated May 1, 2014. Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Read More »

    • TSB #2013_06_ATU Audi

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10124690

      This document contains information on the Audi side assist update. Read More »

    • TSB #Edition42

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243787

      Audi Elsa Newsletter Read More »

    • TSB #A001348 2002047-

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123901

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-19 dated April 8, 2011. This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #TSB-44-13-46

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054859

      AUDI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USE CALIBRATED TORQUE WRENCH AND NOT TORQUE STICKS, TORQUE EXTENSION BARS AND IMPACT GUNS/WRENCHES NOT APPROVED FOR USAGE ON WHEEL BOLTS BY MANUFACTURER, THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BRAKE, STEERING WHEEL, HUB. Read More »

    • TSB #A901341 2010353-

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10121365

      Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 10-14 dated August 10, 2010. Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release ... Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #AUD4927ENG

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249054

      Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota. Read More »

    • TSB #Update91i8

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249085

      Google Maps Street View (NVLW)) Read More »

    • TSB #SM562013

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10242632

      Seat Belt Read More »

    • TSB #9801O

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600742

      SUBJECT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 00591 & 00592L. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9708199710A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53625

      THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY HAS ESTABLISHED A TOLL-FREE OE SERVICE LINE TO ASSIST THE DEALER NETWORK REGARDING ANY GOODYEAR TIRE CONCERNS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9707299703D

      Date Announced:
      JUL 29, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53622

      INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF FRONT FLOOR MATS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9705169707D

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53632

      SUBJECT ON THREADED POP RIVETS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #9705159705X

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53631

      SUBJECT ON PNEUMATIC RIVETING GUN 2002 FOR BODY REPAIR. *YC Read More »