2010 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

812 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10138344Mar 1, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This communication asks dealers to contact Audi Warranty if they have any questions about the extended warranty coverage for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10133334Feb 15, 2018Air bags. Email-Audi Takata Airbag Inflator Collection Update
• 10133287Feb 12, 2018Electrical system. This bulleitn contains repair instructions for when DTC is logged in the ECM and the MIL is on for TDI vehicles.
• 10133335Feb 7, 2018Engine cooling. E-mail - TDI Virtual Closing Training Reminder
• 10133332Feb 6, 2018Equipment. Email-2.0L & 3.0L TDI AEM ECR Replacement Labels
• 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.
• 10153094Sep 12, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Audi A3 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during…
• 10153103Sep 7, 2017Equipment, Tires. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10153095Aug 28, 2017Engine cooling, Engine. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement - The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced. Revision Summary Updated work…
• 10144707Aug 25, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10127883Aug 22, 2017Engine. This bulletin is a notification of the Campaign 23U7 for TDI Generation I A3 2.0L Emissions Modification.
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127922Aug 15, 2017Equipment. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Audi A3 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during…
• 10127934Aug 11, 2017Equipment. 2.0L TDI (GEN 1) FAQs
• 10127933Aug 11, 2017Equipment. This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty limited warranty extension for Model Year 2010 - 2013 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10127932Aug 11, 2017Equipment. This bulletin explains how to do warranty coding for the "delight elements" of the extended emissions warranty for model year 2010 - 2013 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10127931Aug 11, 2017Equipment. This communication instructs dealers to contact the Technical Assistance Center if they encounter any issues while performing the update for Campaign 23U7.
• 10127921Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement - The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 10127886Aug 11, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Audi A3 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during…
• 10127884Aug 10, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement - The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 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.
• 10133349Aug 2, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Gen 1 Emissions Modifications Approved.
• 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.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10127766Jun 30, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L & 3.0L TDI Settlement Updates
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10128354May 5, 2017Air bags. 69N1, 69N2 - Campaign Parts Bulletin - Today, May 5th is the final standard weekly allocation of Takata airbag inflators. After this date, Takata allocations will be based on the previous week?s paid claim volume. It is CRITICAL that claims are submitted in a timely fashion in order to receive an appropriate volume of additional parts to support demand.
• 10128374May 1, 2017Equipment. 69N1, 69N2 and 69O2 - Campaign Tip -Takata part return label information
• 10128287Apr 18, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair information for when metallic particles are found in the high pressure fuel pump.
• 10122518Apr 17, 2017Fuel system. This bulletin, which explains the warranty extension for the high pressure fuel pump on certain vehicles, was updated on April 17, 2017 to update the instructions related to taking a fuel sample.
• 10128314Apr 14, 2017Equipment. New 2015 2.0L TDI Vehicles - Communication Toolkit for Dealers_Final
• 10128292Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for a possibly cracked rear mounting bracket.
• 10128310Apr 7, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10128248Mar 30, 2017Equipment. TDI Settlement Update - 2.0L Gen3 Sale Readiness
• 10128205Mar 23, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has been disconnected or replaced.
• 10231132Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 10133232Mar 6, 2017Equipment. Bosch Class Action Communication - Audi
• 10128227Mar 6, 2017Equipment, Fuel system. Bosch Class Action Communication - Audi
• 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10118424Feb 14, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin contains information regarding creaking and squeaking noises from the front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough roads.
• 10118419Feb 13, 2017Engine, Fuel system. This bulletin contains repair information for when metallic particles are found in the high pressure fuel pump.
• 10118423Feb 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin contains information regarding creaking and squeaking noises from the front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough roads.
• 10119806Jan 27, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. E-mail - 2.0L TDI Dealer Pre-owned Inventory Repurchase Program

← All problems reported for the 2010 Audi A3