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2021-2022 Audi Virtual Cockpit Blank Screen TSB

Audi has released TSB 2064844/1 for 2021-2022 models where the virtual cockpit display remains blank. This issue is caused by an intermittent hardware fault requiring instrument cluster replacement.

ByAhmet Topcu — Founder & Editor-in-ChiefAutomated summary2022 Audi e-tron
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer_communication 10203712
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Audi A4
2021–2022
Audi A5
2021–2022
Audi A6
2021–2022
Audi A6 allroad
2021
Audi A7
2021–2022
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Audi A8 L e
2021
Audi e-tron
2021
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2022
Audi Q5
2021
Audi Q7
2021–2022
Audi Q8
2021–2022
Audi RS 5
2021–2022
Audi RS 6 Avant
2021–2022
Audi RS 7
2021–2022
Audi RS e-tron GT
2022
Audi RS Q8
2021–2022
Audi S4
2021–2022
Audi S5
2021–2022
Audi S6
2021–2022
Audi S7
2021–2022
Audi S8
2021–2022
Audi SQ5
2021–2022
Audi SQ7
2021–2022
Audi SQ8
2021–2022

Symptoms

Owners of certain 2021-2022 Audi vehicles may experience an "Audi virtual cockpit blank screen" issue. This occurs when the virtual cockpit display remains blank after the driver's door is opened and the driver enters the vehicle. In some cases, the display may return to normal operation after the ignition is switched off and back on, but it might also remain blank.

Technical Background

Audi has identified that the "Audi virtual cockpit blank screen" condition is caused by an intermittent hardware issue within certain Audi virtual cockpit displays. This is not a software glitch but a physical component malfunction.

Audi has implemented new hardware into production to address this issue in newer vehicles. However, existing vehicles produced with the original hardware may still exhibit this symptom.

Repair Procedure Summary

To resolve the blank virtual cockpit display, technicians are instructed to replace the Audi virtual cockpit (instrument cluster). The replacement procedure should follow the detailed instructions provided in the Elsa Repair Manual. This involves removing and installing the dash panel insert.

Required Parts and Tools

For this repair, the primary part required is a new Instrument Cluster. Technicians will also need various fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws as specified in the Repair Manual. Specific part numbers should be referenced through the Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and bulletins.

Warranty Information

This repair is covered under Audi's warranty program for eligible vehicles. The claim type is 110 for vehicles up to 48 months or 50,000 miles. For CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) vehicles, a G10 claim type applies, and owner verification is required.

The Service Number for this bulletin is 9025, and the Damage Code is 0040. Labor operations include removing and installing the dash panel insert, with a diagnostic time of up to 10 Technical Units (TU). Road tests before and after the service procedure are not allowed for additional time units.

Important Warnings

Owners should be aware that if their vehicle is outside of any applicable warranty period, this Technical Service Bulletin is for informational purposes only. In such cases, the cost of the repair may not be covered by Audi.

What Owners Should Do

If you are experiencing an "Audi virtual cockpit blank screen" in your 2021-2022 Audi, contact your authorized Audi dealership. Describe the symptoms you are observing, and they will be able to diagnose the issue and perform the necessary instrument cluster replacement according to TSB 2064844/1.


Source: NHTSA ID 10203712

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Audi TSB 2064844/1 about?
Audi Technical Service Bulletin 2064844/1 addresses an intermittent hardware issue that causes the Audi virtual cockpit display to remain blank in certain 2021-2022 Audi models.
What causes the Audi virtual cockpit blank screen?
The blank screen issue is caused by an intermittent hardware fault within the Audi virtual cockpit display itself. This is not a software problem.
How is the blank virtual cockpit display fixed?
The repair for the blank Audi virtual cockpit involves replacing the entire instrument cluster, following the specific instructions outlined in the Elsa Repair Manual.
Is the repair for the Audi virtual cockpit blank screen covered by warranty?
Yes, the repair is covered under Audi's new vehicle limited warranty (up to 48 months/50,000 miles) and for Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. If the vehicle is outside of warranty, the TSB is informational only, and costs may apply.

What Audi e-tron owners report

Counted from the records in our database across 5 model years.

158
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
1,706
Service bulletins
7
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported

The 2022 model year

31 complaints, the 3rd most of 5 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 2 fires and 2 injuries for this year, which also has 6 recalls on file.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility and Electrical System and Equipment, the system this article covers, accounts for 81 of 158 complaints (51%), including 17 for 2022.

Complaints by model year

Model years with the most complaints for the Audi e-tron
201984
20201
202136
202231
20236

Most-reported systems

  1. Electrical System — 81
  2. Power Train — 24
  3. Engine — 23
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 18
  5. Service Brakes — 18

Latest recalls for the 2022 model year

  • 26V240000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2026)
  • 25V900000 — Back Over Prevention (Dec 2025)
  • 23V867000 — Electrical System (Dec 2023)
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Recent owner reports about equipment adaptive/mobility and electrical system and equipment

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Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.

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