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.

• 10127855Jul 26, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a remove key warning in DIS, MMI does not turn off with key removed, or locking with remote does not work.
• 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.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 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 This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.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, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10119806Jan 27, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. E-mail - 2.0L TDI Dealer Pre-owned Inventory Repurchase Program
• 10090989Dec 12, 2016Engine. This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
• 10118066Dec 6, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
• 10130213Nov 3, 2016Equipment. This email gives an update on the consumer settlement program with regards to 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10127998Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
• 10127954Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This notice gives an update on the settlement for the emissions issues with regards to 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 10127955Oct 18, 2016Equipment. This email gives an update on the current emissions issues with regards to 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10128027Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10128026Oct 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10126873Oct 10, 2016Electrical system. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all engine control modules listed in the document.
• 10095307Sep 16, 2016Engine, Equipment. This email gives an update on the consumer settlement program with regards to 2.0l and 3.0l tdi vehicles.
• 10095324Jun 30, 2016Engine cooling. This email gives an update on the current emissions issues with regards to 2.0l and 3.0l tdi vehicles.
• 10107821Jun 28, 2016Engine cooling. This communication informs of the tdi emissions settlement agreement with regards to 2.0l tdi vehicles.
• 10094544Jun 28, 2016Engine. This email gives an update on the current emissions issues with regards to a3 2.0l tdi vehicles.
• 10093410Jun 28, 2016Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10072108Jun 27, 2016Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10095316Jun 21, 2016Air bags. Airbag collection program claim instructions
• 10095401Jun 17, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "modified wiper blade check for us: wiper blades – check condition and replace if necessary (usa only) added wiper blade check for can: wiper blades – check condition (canada only)"
• 10094542Jun 16, 2016Engine cooling. This email gives an update on the current emissions issues with regards to 2.0l and 3.0l tdi vehicles.

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