2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Technical Service Bulletins

702 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10122372Apr 2, 2014Equipment. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of Required Special Tools which are used on Audi A8 MY 2015, Audi A5, Audi A4 and Audi A3 vehicles. Starting April 21, 2014, every Audi dealer will be shipped one AT-357 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS).
• 10122319Mar 24, 2014Equipment. This document conveys general information from Audi warranty on the In-Car technology tutorial DVDs shipped to dealers.
• 10068842Mar 24, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122302Mar 19, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-50 dated August 1, 2012. Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound is distorted, hisses, or scrapes occur during a phone call. This bulletin provides guidelines for analyzing the call quality of the Bluetooth system in the vehicle, and is not applicable to any Audi warranty.
• 10122318Mar 7, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This document conveys general information on the MY2015 A3 vs. ODIS software version 1.19.55.
• 10125561Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-27 dated April 24, 2012. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor.
• 10125540Feb 27, 2014Equipment, Tires. This document contains the normal load condition tire pressure table.
• 10125539Feb 27, 2014Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist.
• 10125538Feb 27, 2014Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection.
• 10122501Feb 27, 2014Equipment. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. This document is in Spanish.
• 10122500Feb 27, 2014Equipment. This document contains the Audi delivery guidelines checklist. This document is in Spanish.
• 10073271Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067929Feb 27, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10125536Feb 20, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-34 dated June 6, 2012. The process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy. When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area. If it is not properly cleaned up, this spilled oil could drip after the procedure is complete, causing unnecessary customer complaints.
• 10125553Feb 19, 2014Equipment. This document modifies the Audi warranty policies and procedures manual for the vehicle's launch allowance program.
• 10068824Feb 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122184Jan 31, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-86 dated April 15, 2013. The MIL is on. There is a rough idle. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis…
• 10065427Jan 31, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122183Jan 24, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-59 dated January 21, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise.
• 10065426Jan 24, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122180Jan 21, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 14-55 dated January 8, 2014. The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise.
• 10065423Jan 21, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122167Jan 17, 2014Equipment. This document contains the eSelf study program for the Audi A3 introduction.
• 10122166Jan 17, 2014Electrical system. The document contains eSelf study program for the vehicle electronics and driver assistance systems.
• 10122165Jan 17, 2014Electrical system. This document contains the eSelf study program for the onboard power supply and networking systems.
• 10122163Jan 17, 2014Suspension. This document contains the eSelf study program for the Audi A3 running gear and suspension system.
• 10122161Jan 17, 2014Equipment. This document contains the eSelf Study program for the Audi A3 introduction sales and aftersales.
• 10122176Jan 8, 2014Fuel system, Engine. The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are present. Outside temperature is sub-freezing. In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise. Diesel fuel requires additive blending or ?winterization? to be useable at low temperatures. At temperatures below 20° F (-7° C), No. 2 Diesel with insufficient winterization blending may lose its fluidity due…
• 10065419Jan 8, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122199Jan 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-16 dated October 5, 2011. During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10127809Dec 17, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY) DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a…
• 10121440Dec 6, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY) DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a…
• 10121439Dec 6, 2013Equipment. This document contains the Audi technician report checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection.
• 10121427Dec 4, 2013Equipment. Supersedes AT-13-19 dated November 21, 2013 due to addition of tool 10-222A/31A and T10530. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of Required Special Tools which are used on the new Audi A3 MY 2015 vehicles.
• 10068787Dec 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121517Nov 21, 2013Equipment. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of Required Special Tools which are used on the new Audi A3 MY 2015 vehicles. Starting December 09, 2013, every Audi dealer will be shipped one AT-355 Special Tool Package, Freight F.O.B. Snap-On OEM and invoiced directly by the Audi Special Tools Program (Snap-On Business Solutions - SBS).
• 10121469Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This document contains the scheduled maintence intervals.
• 10121306Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 27 number 12-13 dated March 22, 2012. The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle. The condition results in a no start.
• 10121945Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10121343Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 13-06 dated August 9, 2013. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10121345Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. Some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. By design, many electronically-controlled features in the rear passenger compartment, in addition to the power rear windows, are deactivated if the child lock in the driver's door is activated.
• 10121365Sep 23, 2013Equipment. 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 once the heating process has completed. As a result, the socket can become inoperative when used as a power outlet.
• 10121367Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-49 dated July 31, 2012. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10124645Aug 14, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. Residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
• 10124649Aug 9, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 11-23 dated June 3, 2011. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10123591Jun 21, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-01 dated February 5, 2010. Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. Engine runs rough after cold start. Excessive engine cranking time. Hesitations while driving. Rough engine idle. Reduced engine performance. Poor fuel economy.
• 10123564Jun 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 12-24 dated August 24, 2012. Customer may report the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. The license plate brackets are designed to be used with the appropriate length screw installed by hand with a screwdriver. Damaged warranty parts have been returned to Audi of America with evidence of excessive torque used when installing the screw…
• 10123904Apr 15, 2013Equipment, Engine. MIL on. Rough idle. DTCs are stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Engine may have reduced performance without significant loss of power or stalling. Because there are a number of different misfire faults (unrelated to ignition coil operation) that could cause the MIL to illuminate, proper Guided Fault Finding (GFF) misfire diagnosis must be followed before any ignition coils are…
• 10123901Apr 1, 2013Equipment. 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
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-82 dated February 5, 2013. Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently. The locks can still be operated manually. Missing synchronization between the remote control key and vehicle because the battery has been disconnected or the battery of the remote control has been replaced.

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