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2026 AUDI S3

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Service bulletins

163 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

TSB_2082976_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.

TSB_2069331_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.

TSB_2074436_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

TSB_2068629_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.

TSB_2064681_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working.

TSB_2067132_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.

TSB_2068999_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.

TSB_2069078_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).

TSB_2069904_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.

TSB_2074475_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides service information when DTC U0101000 is logged, lost communication with the TCM in diagnostic address 23.

TSB_2074843_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.

TSB_2077435_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are cracks on the friction ring surface on ceramic brake discs.

TSB_2079696_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the vehicle interior. Because of the vehicle design and due to the specific properties of different wheel and tire combinations, a whining noise can occur at high speeds. This is a result of toroidal resonance whose frequency is noticeable between 180 - 250 Hz irrespective of the vehicle speed.

TSB_2072304_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.

TSB_20741717_15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.

TSB_2075120_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.

TSB_2079732_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.

TSB_2082227_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides service information for an HVAC malfunction and a remedy in cases where the symptom presents.

TSB_2082976_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect.

TSB_2078648_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.

TSB_2081476_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is demergency assist intervention; MBQevo.

TSB_2071007_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulleitn provides informaiton when there is louver broken on the air vent for chest.

TSB_2082846_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.

TSB_2081590_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS database in instances when the sterring wheel pulsates/vibrates when driving around corners.

TSB_2081573_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.

TSB_2078648_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.

TSB_2073747_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing.

TSB_2081573_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.

TSB_2074640_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.

TSB_2059335_7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.

TSB_2065960_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.

TSB_2069331_7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096.

TSB_2074729_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.

TSB_2064983_15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit.

TSB_2082388_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides informaiton when the start/stop button is sticking or stiff.

TSB_2077458_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the immobilizer cannot be adapted after the loss of keys.

TSB_2082323_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.

TSB_2052680_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage.

TSB_2068573_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message.

TSB_2073867_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.

TSB_2078916_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the fuel tank cap seal is leaking; DTC P044200, P045600 and/ or P00EF00 in stored in the ECM.

TSB_2082227_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides service information for an HVAC malfunction and a remedy in cases where the symptom presents.

TSB_2082127_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaitn when the coding/start up of brakes electronics (D0003) is not possible.

AOS-26-25

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

TSB_2080517_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB_2074058_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin describes a trim coating failure due to outside influence and not warrantable.

TSB_2077314_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This reporting obligation requests that techincians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the hand held transmitter cannot be programmed to the Homelink garage door opener.

TSB_2077443_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work.

TSB_2077475_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when the gearbox warning light is on; event memory entry P0174A00/P174E00.

TSB_2074808_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years

TSB_2022032_12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB_2080517_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB_2081887_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution requests that techinicans create a record in the PSS database in instances when the MMI display cannot be operated by touch.

TSB_2080697_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS databse in instances where the air conditioning system occasionally does not work; DTC B10AE22, U193500 stored in 0008 HVAC electronics.

TSB_2078548_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides instructions for the combined baseline updates, and software version management.

TSB_2070568_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB_2077639_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the seat heater button on the air conditionaer control console flashes.

TSB_2081722_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear.

TSB_2066315_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when the customer reports that the USB socket is missing, pushed in, or loose.

TSB_2081531_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB_2081409_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.

TSB_2081476_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is demergency assist intervention; MBQevo.

TSB_2081500_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the weather widget displays an error.

TSB_2023187_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.

TSB_2081405_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB_2024323_13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB_2051095_11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app.

TSB_2081200_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs.

DC_Audi_CF_ Airbag

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB_2024323_12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB_2021205_10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.

TSB_2051095_10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the application can be downloaded.

TSB_2081074_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulleitn proides informaiton when active front assist intervenes; MQBevo.

TSB_2059335_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.

TSB_2080517_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB_2081005_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the software update for MIB3 vehicles, variant MQB ST3DP+AED.

TSB_2074727_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the rear lid opens/closes when cleaning the vehicle.

TSB_2052680_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB_2079214_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.

TSB_2061028_9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are no services in the MMI and the SOS LED does not turn green after PDI.

TSB_2067716_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioner is not working, or has a restricted function; leak at the O-ring.

TSB_2079214_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate.

TSB_2080681_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.

TSB_2080697_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB_2076087_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the exterior rear view mirror heating is inoperative.

TSB_2060750_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.

TSB_2069416_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.

TSB_2074846_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

TSB_2056019_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.

TSB_2061669_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.

TSB_2077148_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaotin when the home address, work address, and favorites are deleted invehicles with MIB3.

TSB_2077443_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informatin when the convenience opening does not work.

TSB_2080517_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.

TSB_2080521_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key does not work; the LD in the key does not flashw hena button on the key is pressed.

TSB_2021205_9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.

TSB_2028220_13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.

TSB_2071692_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the seat occupied recognition system, vehicle does not allow shift from position "P" to position "D" or "R".

TSB_2074640_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.

TSB_2079652_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.

TSB_2018187_18

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.

TSB_2077639_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the seat heater button on the air conditionaer control console flashes.

TSB_2080171_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiotn when the iPhone 17 or newer cannot connect to the heicle wi-fi hot spot, or cannot connect to Apple CarPlay wirelessly.

TSB_2080141_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when various driver assist systems are not working; C12BFF2.

TSB_2080034_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the AC is not workoing; leak on air conditioner compressor.

TSB_2079920_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin povides ifnrmation when the image and sound cuts out, connection failures with iPhone 8/X/XR.

TSB_2078916_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the fuel tank cap seal is leaking; DTC P044200, P045600 and/ or P00EF00 in stored in the ECM.

TSB_2065978_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel does not heat up sufficiently.

TSB_2069904_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.

TSB_2079796_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the new control unit 1 for information electronics (5F) fails to install via SVM.

TSB_2067132_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.

TSB_2069078_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).

TSB_2075120_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.

TSB_2077435_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are cracks on the friction ring surface on ceramic brake discs.

TSB_2074843_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.

TSB_2020552_14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.

TSB_2030471_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.

TSB_2056386_11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about the steering wheel alignment.

TSB_2065160_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides informaiont when the collapsible spare wheel does not fully inflate using the compressor from the vehicle's tool kit.

TSB_2072304_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.

TSB_2074846_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.

TSB_2075088_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a tire pressure warning in the instrument cluster.

TSB_2079696_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are whining noises at high speeds.

TSB_2079732_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels.

TSB_2079652_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.

TSB_2047812_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the FMC for obtaining vehicle software updates (SD Creator decomissioned).

TSB_2066315_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when the USB socket is loose, missing, pushed in.

TSB_2069331_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a warning in the instrument cluster: "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop" - B200096.

TSB_2073917_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.

TSB_2038689_10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the rear of vehicle - securing bump stops.

TSB_2047758_13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there are cracking/clattering/squeaking noises while steering.

TSB_2065978_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel does not heat up sufficiently.

TSB_2076604_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.

TSB_2079459_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the DTC U300100 is logged I n the electromechanical brake servo.

TSB_2079542_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is vibration/clacking/boomingnoises when driving due to foreign objects.

TSB_2071264_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.

TSB_2079416_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides an overview of customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/ConBox/OCU3/AED2/gateway after UNECE deployment.

TSB_2075199_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.

TSB_2066297_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.

TSB_2079283_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides sevice info regarding the bluetooth connection with an Apple iPhone.

TSB_2041717_14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.

TSB_2079214_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides workshop information for fault findinga nd repair for the electric tailgate.

TSB_2079244_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is not working.

TSB_2073747_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or there are particles or insects inside of the housing.

TSB_2079118_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides tips for improving the robustness of the Bluetooth and CarPlay connection.

TSB_2042920_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.

TSB_2061976_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information for wire harness repairs and documentation.

TSB_2070568_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB_2074436_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.

TSB_2078652_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides service information regarding noises from the sliding sunroof.

TSB_2010353_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter is inoperable.

TSB_2078728_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when a customer reports that poor voice quality via bluetooth with iOS 18.0.x - 18.4.x.

TSB_2078548_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides instructions for the combined baseline updates, and software version management.

TSB_2070568_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB_2074475_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when DTC U010100 is stored; Lost Communication with TCM in diagnostic address 23.

TSB_2077320_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.

TSB_2077639_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the seat heater button on the air conditionaer control console flashes.

TSB_2073582_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Apple CarPlay: general troubleshooting for connection complaints.

TSB_2077458_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when the immobilizer cannot be adapted after the loss of keys.

TSB_2077320_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.

TSB_2018194_12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.

TSB_2071185_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS devices.

A5325102043016_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSB provides information when there are visible wires in the interior.

A3725312074822_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.

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Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.