2012 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

882 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10251018Jan 18, 2013Steering. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
• 10068122Jan 17, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10216682Jan 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
• 10212676Jan 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch pedal makes noises when pressed.
• 10210624Jan 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Excess clearance between mounting of clutch master cylinder and pedal assembly
• 10066823Jan 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250469Dec 19, 2012Suspension. noises from front lower control arm mounting
• 10122680Dec 19, 2012Equipment, Suspension, Body and structure. Customer may report creaking and squeaking noises from front axle when driving at low temperatures on rough/bumpy/uneven roads. The customer complaint can be reproduced. The sound comes from the rubber and metal mounting of the front track control arms. The rubber lip of the rubber metal mounting rubs on the collar of the control arm. The resulting stickslip effect creates this sound, which does not affect the…
• 10063888Dec 19, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122674Dec 7, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. To achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measurement. The display will not change faster than 4° F (2° C) per minute. This concept applies to both falling and rising temperatures.
• 10216592Nov 19, 2012Equipment. Installation Instructions.
• 10250668Nov 13, 2012Steering. Loud cracking or rubbing noises when steering (cars without Audi magnetic ride suspension)
• 10122843Nov 6, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states volume fluctuates unnaturally. This may be described as significant increases in Bass or Treble levels shortly after startup, in conjunction with Park Aid, or during normal driving. Only applies to vehicles equipped with BOSE sound system (PR No. 8RY) Vehicles with a BOSE sound system in conjunction with AudioPilot are equipped with dynamic driving noise compensation. It adjusts playback volume…
• 10065380Nov 6, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122840Nov 1, 2012Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12-69 dated March 15, 2012. Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles with LED DRLs. For vehicles with halogen DRLs, please reference TSB 2017488, 94 Halogen Daytime running lights do not work. In the past, the daytime running light bulbs were a serviceable part. In this application, the LED strip cannot be replaced, and may have an…
• 10250414Oct 29, 2012Fuel system. Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being performed or interrupted when the following DTC? s are present in the engine control module:
• 10122804Oct 29, 2012Fuel system, Electrical system. MIL on. Engine misfire. Poor performance. Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being performed or interrupted when the following DTC?s are present in the engine control module.
• 10122766Oct 24, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 11-52 dated October 11, 2011. Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake light lens. Damp air settles on the inside of a cold lens, which creates condensation. The headlight circulation system allows air from the outside to flow through the headlights.
• 10062502Oct 15, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122799Oct 12, 2012Engine. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 - 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine.
• 10122768Oct 8, 2012Exterior lighting. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 12 ? 88 dated September 25, 2012. The turn signal indicator lens is inoperative without any damage from outside influence. Cracks have formed in the lens and as a result condensation can be seen behind the lens. The turn signal lens can crack due to the high amount of tension in the side mirror housing. The tension is due to improper installation of the mirror…
• 10047799Oct 8, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Audi: cracks has formed in lens, causing condensation behind the lens, making inoperative the signal indicator, without damage from outside influence. Models 2009-2013 a3, a4; 2008-2013 a5; 2010-2013 cabriolet.
• 10122771Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated April 15, 2011. The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the accelerator in P or N or when shifting down while driving downhill. Only vehicles with PR number 8GH may be affected.
• 10122772Oct 1, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 10 - 60 dated September 28, 2010. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions.
• 10047183Sep 25, 2012Exterior lighting. Audi: cracks forming in lens due to amount of tension and improper installation which causes condensation to be seen. Also, turn signal indicator is inoperative. Model 2008-2013 a3, a4, a5, cabriolet.
• 10216593Sep 12, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Installation Instructions.
• 10216594Sep 11, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Installation Instructions.
• 10250430Aug 30, 2012Engine cooling. Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
• 10045400Jul 10, 2012Equipment, Engine. Audi: see document search button for owner letter. Information packages will be provided regarding labels/stickers for certain vehicles with tdi clean diesel engines.
• 10043389Dec 9, 2011Air bags. Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or parameter using svm code listed in etka. Models a4, s4, a5, s5, q5, tt, tts, a3, pa , c6, a6 pa, d4, a8,c7 a7.
• 10042390Oct 26, 2011Fuel system. Audi: bulletin to assistance in fuel pressure sensor being diagnose properly.
• 10041666Sep 8, 2011Fuel system. Audi: assistance in diagnosing fuel pressure sensor-g247, properly.

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