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.

• 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.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 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.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10153602Dec 17, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment. This communication notifies dealers that AWC 17-34 was modified to remove 2.0L vehicles and apply to 3.0L vehicles only.
• 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.
• 10153166Nov 12, 2018Equipment. Email TDI Repair and IN-FORM Tool Enhancement
• 10149150Sep 6, 2018Equipment. Email-Important TDI Announcement Final Months of 2.0L Claims Programs
• 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
• 10144669Jun 27, 2018Equipment. Email-Audi TDI-Customer Modificaion Amenities
• 10144665Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This communication serves as a reminder that dealers are to check for pre-existing conditions for all Generations of 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI resale, buyback, TDI Direct, and VCI auction vehicles prior to proceeding with the AEM Emissions Recall. Only create an Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) ticket if required by applicable recall.
• 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)
• 10145006May 1, 2018Engine cooling. Important Information Regarding Approved Emissions Modification (TDI) Recall Campaigns & the California Air Resources Board / Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Vehicle Registration Requirement
• 10144620May 1, 2018Engine cooling. Important Information Regarding Approved Emissions Modification (TDI) Recall Campaigns & the California Air Resources Board / Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Vehicle Registration Requirement
• 10138353Mar 21, 2018Equipment. TDI Virtual Closing Resources
• 10138349Mar 5, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI Extended Emissions Warranty On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Coverage Questions
• 10138351Mar 4, 2018Air bags. AUDI Takata Airbag Collection Time Extended
• 10138344Mar 1, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 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…
• 10153105Sep 7, 2017Tires, Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10153095Aug 28, 2017Engine, Engine 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. 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.
• 10127886Aug 11, 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…
• 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.

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