2021-2022 Audi Q8, SQ8, RS Q8 Launch Control Message TSB

Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 00 24 89 2074687/1, dated July 27, 2024, to address customer inquiries regarding the Audi Q8 launch control message in the instrument cluster. This bulletin applies to 2021-2022 Audi Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8 models.

Owners may notice that their vehicle's instrument cluster does not display a message indicating when launch control is ready. This TSB clarifies that this is not a fault but rather a change in the vehicle's operational display.

Symptoms

Owners of affected Audi Q8, SQ8, and RS Q8 vehicles may observe the following:

• There is "no message shown in instrument cluster to indicate launch control is ready."

Despite the absence of this specific message, the launch control function itself operates correctly as detailed in the vehicle's owner's manual. The instrument cluster simply no longer provides a visual confirmation message for its readiness.

What Owners Should Know

This TSB provides important clarifications for owners:

• No Fault: The absence of the Audi Q8 launch control message is not indicative of a malfunction. The launch control system is working as designed.
• No Repair Needed: There is no repair procedure required for this condition, as it is considered normal operation.
• Not Covered by Warranty: Audi Technical Service Bulletin 00 24 89 2074687/1 is informational only and is not applicable to any Audi Warranty. This means that any diagnostic time spent on this specific inquiry would not be covered under warranty.
• Cannot Be Altered: The product's behavior, specifically the lack of an instrument cluster message for launch control readiness, is defined by design and cannot be altered by a dealer or technician.

Technical Background

Audi explains that while the owner's manual describes how to use the launch control, there is no longer an additional message in the instrument cluster regarding its readiness. This indicates a design change where the visual confirmation message was removed or was never intended to be present in these model years.

Owner Action

If you own a 2021-2022 Audi Q8, SQ8, or RS Q8 and have noticed the absence of an Audi Q8 launch control message, no action is required on your part. The launch control system functions as intended, and you should refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for instructions on its use. There is no repair or software update available or necessary for this condition.

Source: NHTSA ID 11005850, Audi Technical Service Bulletin 00 24 89 2074687/1