2011 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

853 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10123543Jun 5, 2013Fuel system. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20U3 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard. After the 20U3 campaign has been performed, please take some time to explain the misfueling guard to your customers, using the information in the FAQ as a guide.
• 10210650May 29, 2013Brakes. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who consciously or unconsciously 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…
• 10052307May 29, 2013Vehicle speed control. Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake and accelerator pedals.
• 10243995May 28, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10216660May 28, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Deposits or coolant residues obstruct the electric transition on the sensor in the reservoir. This affects the coolant level display
• 10124931May 24, 2013Fuel system. Audi will soon launch Service Action 20U3 (Misfueling Guard) for certain 2010-2012 model year Audi A3 TDI® Clean Diesel engine vehicles. Because some vehicles affected by this upcoming service action will also have the 55H1 (?Diesel Fuel Only? Information) service action open, enclosed please find a supplemental allocation of ?Diesel Fuel Only? kits for your dealership.
• 10124933May 21, 2013Fuel system. As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repairs that are not covered under warranty.
• 10052089May 16, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles, with diesel engines, will receive an extended warranty for emissions control system exhaust flap replacement. Models 2010-2012 a3.
• 10124928May 15, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you of upcoming Service Action 20U3. Please refer to the attached Campaign Data Sheet for additional information.
• 10072132May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228289May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10224968May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10221941May 14, 2013Engine cooling. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay.
• 10124941May 14, 2013Engine. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
• 10228372May 13, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10228371May 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Engine shakes. Some of the Bosch ignition coils installed in the affected vehicles may fail prematurely.
• 10225051May 13, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10225050May 13, 2013Electrical system. Engine shakes. Some of the Bosch ignition coils installed in the affected vehicles may fail prematurely.
• 10222024May 13, 2013Fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. Additional component replacement may be necessary to ensure that no contamination or debris remains after repair. Reasons for fuel contamination can include: water ingress in the fuel station?s holding tanks, errors made in fuel transport, or incorrect fuel has been dispensed into the vehicle.
• 10222023May 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Engine shakes. Some of the Bosch ignition coils installed in the affected vehicles may fail prematurely.
• 10124956May 13, 2013Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-79 dated March 20, 2013. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (address word 01). Excess rattling (?diesel clatter?) coming from engine. No start or hard starting condition. Contaminated fuel found in fuel system. Rust or metal debris found in fuel system. Contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery…
• 10124955May 13, 2013Electrical system. Faults are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Engine shakes. Some of the Bosch ignition coils installed in the affected vehicles may fail prematurely.
• 10065701May 13, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052289May 13, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Audi: the rail fuel pressure is too high. Fuel may be contaminated by rust or metal debris.
• 10052288May 13, 2013Electrical system. Audi: some vehicles may have a defect with the bosch ignition coils. The may prematurely fail.
• 10249052May 1, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system. Misfueling Guard
• 10072110May 1, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10228363Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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 replaced.
• 10225042Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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 replaced.
• 10222015Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. 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 replaced.
• 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…
• 10123922Apr 2, 2013Brakes. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 11-16 dated December 9, 2011. Customer complains of brake squeal.
• 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
• 10243991Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10123882Mar 25, 2013Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 11-19 dated February 10, 2011. 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.
• 10243990Mar 18, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228354Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position.
• 10225033Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position.
• 10222006Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position.
• 10123892Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623. Water and road salt can corrode the exhaust flap shaft causing it to stick in open / closed position.
• 10123830Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. This document contains information on the warranty extension for the engine exhaust flap. Audi has determined that under specific conditions, certain deficiencies affecting the engine exhaust flap on your TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicle could make the engine exhaust flap susceptible to degraded performance. If this happens, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster may illuminate due to the…
• 10065682Mar 15, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10123836Mar 14, 2013Engine cooling. This document modifies the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual for the engine exhaust flap limited warranty extension.
• 10243989Mar 11, 2013Other or unknown. Elsaweb Newsletter
• 10228350Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10225029Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10222002Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. Engine warning light on after engine replacement
• 10123896Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. The engine is not running roughly. However, the engine control module, J623 (01), is storing one or more of the following engine misfire fault codes: DTCs P0300 - P0304. The fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal position. The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
• 10123863Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. 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.
• 10123992Feb 28, 2013Steering, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 11-17 dated October 21, 2011. Steering feels stiff after engine start on vehicles with generation 3 steering. Incorrect software.

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