2022-2024 Audi Park Assist Plus Unavailable in MMI

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2022-2024 Audi vehicles may notice that the Park Assist Plus system does not activate when they press its dedicated button. Concurrently, the infotainment system (MMI) will display the message, "Park assist plus: currently unavailable". This condition is specifically observed when the vehicle is physically located in New York, Vermont, or Puerto Rico.

Important Warnings

Audi has issued specific instructions regarding this condition, particularly for 2022 and 2023 models equipped with Park Assist Plus (PR numbers FT1/FT3) in New York, Vermont, or Puerto Rico. For these vehicles, the system is operating as designed under the geofencing restrictions. Therefore, owners and technicians should note:

• "Do not perform any repairs. Any repairs for this concern may be denied."
• "Instruct the customer that this condition is normal."

Technical Background

Prior to the 2024 model year, the Park Assist Plus feature was subject to geofencing restrictions. This meant the system was programmed to be inactive and display the "Park assist plus: currently unavailable" message if the vehicle detected it was operating within the geographical boundaries of New York, Vermont, or Puerto Rico. This was a deliberate design choice, not a malfunction.

Repair Procedure Summary

For most 2022 and 2023 models experiencing the "Audi Park assist plus unavailable" message in the specified regions, no repair is currently available or necessary, as the vehicle is functioning as intended. However, for 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron vehicles equipped with Park Assist Plus (PR numbers FT1/FT3) and located in Puerto Rico, a specific software update can disable the geofencing for New York and Vermont.

Technicians should follow these steps:

1. Access the ODIS diagnostic system.
2. Navigate to "guided functions" for control module 00A5, which is the Front Sensor for Driver Assistant Systems.
3. Select the option labeled "Check control module configuration."
4. Execute and complete the test plan. This process will write a new control module configuration to the vehicle, effectively disabling the geofence for New York and Vermont, thus resolving the "Audi Park assist plus unavailable" message in those areas.

Required Tools or Parts

To address the "Audi Park assist plus unavailable" message for applicable 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron models, the following are required:

• ODIS Diagnostic System: This specialized diagnostic software is necessary to access and update vehicle control modules.
• Control Module 00A5: This refers to the Front Sensor for Driver Assistant Systems, which is the specific module that needs reconfiguration.

Owner Action

If you own a 2022 or 2023 Audi model and are experiencing the "Park assist plus: currently unavailable" message in New York, Vermont, or Puerto Rico, understand that your vehicle is operating as designed due to geofencing. There is no repair available for these model years, and dealers are advised not to perform any repairs for this condition. You will not receive a notification for a fix, as the system is considered normal.

If you own a 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron with Park Assist Plus (PR numbers FT1/FT3) and are located in Puerto Rico, you may visit an authorized Audi dealership. They can perform a software update using the ODIS system to disable the geofencing for New York and Vermont, potentially allowing the system to function in those areas. This update is specifically for the control module 00A5.

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NHTSA ID: 10244592