2009 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

578 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10168733Nov 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Arkansas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 600 Audi owners in the state of Arkansas on November 19 2019.
• 10168719Nov 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Pennsylvania DMV, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,100 Audi owners in the State of Pennsylvania on November 18, 2019.
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10216655Nov 7, 2019Engine cooling. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual.
• 10168777Nov 4, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,300 Audi owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10167122Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant, 2006 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, 2007 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2008 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, RS4 Cabriolet, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2009 A6 Avant, 2010 A6 Avant, 2011 A6 Avant, 2016 TT Roadster, 2017 R8 Spyder, TT Roadster.
• 10166728Oct 14, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 10,000 Audi owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019. 2005 A4 Avant, S4 Avant, 2006 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, 2007 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2008 A4 Avant, A6 Avant, RS4 Cabriolet, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, 2009 A6 Avant, 2010 A6 Avant…
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165536Sep 30, 2019Equipment. Body components - Examples of customer misuse
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165360Sep 16, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,500 Audi owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019.
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164518Aug 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
• 10164248Aug 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,500 Audi owners in the State of North Carolina on August 19, 2019.
• 10164245Aug 16, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,294 Audi owners in the State of Virginia on August 12, 2019.
• 10164252Aug 5, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Compton, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 78 Audi owners in the State of California on August 5, 2019.
• 10163501Jul 22, 2019Equipment. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
• 10163540Jul 15, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Aud will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,476 Audi owner in the state of Kentucky on July 15, 2019.
• 10163120Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Steering. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
• 10162915Jul 9, 2019Air bags. Mailing Information: In conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,877 Audi owners in the state of Wisconsin on July 8, 2019.
• 10161671Jun 21, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2008-2016 A3 Sportback, 2008-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2008-2012 A4 Avant, 2008-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2008-2020 A6, 2008-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2008-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7…
• 10161670Jun 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2016-2020 A6, 2016-2020 A7, 2016-2020 A8, 2016-2020 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2016-2020 Q3, 2016-2020 Q5, 2016-2020 Q7, 2016-2020 Q8, 2016-2020…
• 10161273Jun 7, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
• 10160815May 21, 2019Air bags. Mailing Information: In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 15,000 Audi owners in the State of New York on May 23, 2019. This document also applies to the 2007-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2008 S4 Avant, 2005-2008 A4 Avant, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, 2016-2017 Roadster, 2017 R8 Spyder.
• 10159337Apr 29, 2019Air bags. Takata Reminder Mailing - Mississippi DMV /Safety Recalls 69R6, 69R7, 69S8. This document also applies to the 2007-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2008 A4 Avant, 2005-2008 S4 Avant, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, 2008 RS4, 2016-2017 TT Roadster and 2017 R8 Spyder.
• 10158489Feb 4, 2019Engine. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement.
• 10157267Feb 4, 2019Engine, Equipment. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement.
• 10155743Feb 4, 2019Engine, Equipment. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement.
• 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.
• 10153151Nov 13, 2018Engine. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement.
• 10150762Aug 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles.
• 10145675Jul 20, 2018Air bags. Takata-Updated Part Return-VW Dealer USA 07-2018
• 10144675Jun 13, 2018Air bags. The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers ordered.
• 10145008May 15, 2018Air bags. IMPORTANT! Takata Recall Update - XPO Airbag Inflator Pickup / Future Changes (USA ONLY)
• 10144622May 15, 2018Air bags. IMPORTANT! Takata Recall Update - XPO Airbag Inflator Pickup / Future Changes (USA ONLY)
• 10138351Mar 4, 2018Air bags. AUDI Takata Airbag Collection Time Extended
• 10133334Feb 15, 2018Air bags. Email-Audi Takata Airbag Inflator Collection Update
• 10133404Nov 17, 2017Air bags. Effective immediately, the part 8P0-898-201 can be used on all vehicles.
• 10133405Nov 6, 2017Air bags. Takata Parts request update.
• 10153093Sep 21, 2017Equipment, Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10153102Sep 7, 2017Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127905Aug 4, 2017Equipment, Exterior lighting. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
• 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10127840Jul 26, 2017Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10127848Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.

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