2007 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

375 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 Audi A3. 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.

• 10250963Jul 9, 2014Steering. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (vehicles without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
• 10250673Jul 9, 2014Steering. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (vehicles without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
• 10122542Jul 9, 2014Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12-16 dated November 13, 2012. Loud cracking or rubbing noises are heard when the steering wheel is being turned. Steering is not affected and operates normally. This bulletin does not apply to vehicles with magnetic ride suspension (which are equipped with rubber shock absorber stop and a plastic cap on the shock).
• 10066027Jul 9, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250959Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250665Jul 2, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10122540Jul 2, 2014Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 13-34 dated September 23, 2013. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
• 10231130Jun 30, 2014Engine cooling. Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
• 10122415Jun 20, 2014Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service.
• 10231127Jun 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
• 10212703May 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10226529May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and accelerator pedals
• 10210679May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electronic stability control. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system…
• 10122465May 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 37 number 13-07 dated May 29, 2013. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). No DTCs are stored. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left…
• 10249085May 13, 2014Other or unknown. Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
• 10122359Apr 10, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-92 dated July 16, 2013. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android operating…
• 10122357Apr 8, 2014Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-19 dated January 3, 2014. Customer complains that during Bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the speaker in the vehicle. Voice recognition accuracy is poor. This TSB provides guidelines for testing microphones in a vehicle.
• 10216651Apr 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera). The customer complains of one or more of the following issues: ? When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. ? The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. ? After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a long period…
• 10122332Apr 3, 2014Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12-26 dated January 20, 2012. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for…
• 10231135Mar 31, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 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.
• 10231133Mar 17, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10226435Mar 4, 2014Equipment. 96 Alarm sounds when driver door is unlocked with mechanical key
• 10122306Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. The vehicle's anti-theft alarm sounds when the driver door is unlocked with a mechanical key. No DTCs are stored. The keyless remote was not used to unlock the vehicle. In order to minimize current draw after the ignition has been turned off, the electronics system of the vehicle goes into sleep mode. During this time, each module monitors the CAN bus more slowly than when the electronics system is awake.
• 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.
• 10231122Jan 20, 2014Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10228387Jan 9, 2014Electrical system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10225066Jan 9, 2014Fuel system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10222039Jan 9, 2014Fuel system. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10122192Jan 9, 2014Wheels, Steering, Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 12-23 dated June 18, 2012. Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. Document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 10122178Jan 9, 2014Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 24 number 11-06 dated December 7, 2011. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. Comparing Measured Value Block 103 with 106 is not an accurate method for diagnosing G410.
• 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.
• 10251027Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Tightening wheel bolts
• 10121408Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 12-32 dated August 2, 2012. Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. Torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by Audi of America, Inc., and should not be used to apply torque to wheel bolts. Always use a calibrated torque wrench to attain the correct wheel bolt torque and follow the proper wheel tightening procedure as…
• 10054859Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and impact guns/wrenches not approved for usage on wheel bolts by manufacturer, that can cause damage to brake, steering wheel, hub. Model 1995-2014 all.
• 10204503Nov 6, 2013Equipment. The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected.
• 10121511Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11-25 dated November 29, 2011. The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected. There are no DTCs stored in the corresponding module. The eject button is not stuck. When the eject button is pushed, the drive does not sound as if it is trying to eject the CD/DVD. Vehicles with DVD-based navigation systems now have the navigation DVD installed during…
• 10121987Oct 23, 2013Engine, Equipment. This document contains the Audi oil capacity chart.
• 10243775Oct 21, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10212668Oct 7, 2013Electrical system. Low battery charge: excess current draw location
• 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, 2013Body and structure, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
• 10243918Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Audi Oil Capacity Chart
• 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.
• 10250999Sep 23, 2013Suspension. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 10250658Sep 23, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Body and structure. Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
• 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.
• 10121331Sep 23, 2013Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 10-04 dated April 1, 2010. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber. As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal.
• 10243780Sep 16, 2013Equipment. Audi Elsa Newsletter
• 10121342Sep 13, 2013Wheels, Steering. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 12-30 dated June 25, 2012. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). External impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings etc.) can cause damage to the appearance of the steering wheel. This type of damage is not warrantable, as numerous investigations have…

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