2016 Audi A3 Cabriolet Technical Service Bulletins

536 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10153587Dec 17, 2018Engine. This bulletin contains repair instructions for an oil leak from the bellhousing.
• 10153588Dec 13, 2018Steering, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10153126Nov 30, 2018Suspension, Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.
• 10153159Nov 6, 2018Exterior lighting. UPDATE ? BCM Software (NVLW)
• 10153165Nov 5, 2018Electrical system. UPDATE ? BCM Software (NVLW)
• 10150660Aug 31, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10149847Aug 30, 2018Equipment. Part numbers listed are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided in the document.
• 10150662Aug 27, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10150659Aug 23, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for an oil leak from the bellhousing.
• 10150752Aug 9, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for DTC B200087.
• 10150652Aug 9, 2018Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10145646Jul 12, 2018Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10144638Jun 29, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for an oil leak from the bellhousing.
• 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10144648Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message.
• 10144983May 31, 2018Other or unknown. Thos bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10144982May 31, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10144597May 31, 2018Equipment, Suspension. Thos bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10144596May 31, 2018Steering, Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10138322Mar 16, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
• 10133300Feb 26, 2018Suspension. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10133289Feb 22, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when condensed water leaks near the rear axle.
• 10133311Feb 15, 2018Steering, Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the infortainment system cannot be switched on, reset, or be operated via control panel and steering wheel buttons.
• 10157123Jan 14, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10155659Jan 14, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10133224Dec 21, 2017Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10133262Dec 20, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10133221Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10133225Dec 12, 2017Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10133366Nov 30, 2017Suspension, Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10133379Nov 16, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains documentation to ensure that the correct battery repairs are performed.
• 10133361Nov 16, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a rattling, cracking, or jarring noises from the front of the vehicle.
• 10133434Nov 10, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. Major Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "(except Audi A3 e-tron)" to (Audi A3 etron only)" at the end of "Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro" ADDED: "(except A3 e-tron)" at the end of "Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary"
• 10133433Nov 7, 2017Equipment. Major Maintenance Section: REMOVED: "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)" (Already listed under Time-Sensitive Maintenance Items)
• 10153068Sep 29, 2017Suspension. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10153082Sep 25, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides update information for when there are no online services provided by the SIM card in the vehicle.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153109Sep 7, 2017Tires, Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10153065Sep 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for a gearbox malfunction message in the instrument cluster with DTC P288400 stored in the transmission control module.
• 10153078Sep 1, 2017Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
• 10127926Aug 29, 2017Body and structure. On Audi A3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a sealing seam was positioned incorrectly during production. This may result in corrosion damage on the right suspension turret.
• 10127918Aug 28, 2017Suspension. On Audi A3 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, a sealing seam was positioned incorrectly during production. This may result in corrosion damage on the right suspension turret.
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.

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