2016 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

507 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10185672Jan 12, 2021Body and structure. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
• 10185259Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides an explanation for the customer regarding known software issues with the MIB & MMI3G+ bluetooth security profile.
• 10185232Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle.
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185290Dec 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains software instructions for vehicles with MIB2 with Navigation plus.
• 10185221Dec 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for Audi connect before performing any MMI work.
• 10185273Dec 9, 2020Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
• 10185257Dec 7, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10183504Nov 24, 2020Suspension. Thos bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10183455Nov 24, 2020Steering, Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10183473Nov 17, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for voice recognition or Bluetooth quality issues that are related to the microphone.
• 10181981Oct 27, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10182046Oct 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
• 10181059Oct 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10180155Sep 24, 2020Equipment, Wheels, Tires. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
• 10180146Sep 14, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10180144Sep 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10179112Aug 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178447Aug 5, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for replacing a HV battery.
• 10177896Jul 24, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains software instructions for vehicles with MIB2 with Navigation plus.
• 10177407Jul 13, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electronic stability control. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10177406Jul 13, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin states to not replace parts for the beveling groove as it is normal.
• 10177300Jul 8, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
• 10176832Jun 26, 2020Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10176831Jun 26, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10176873Jun 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
• 10176758Jun 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for when the MMI shows the message 'Read error occurred when accessing the navigation data' after initialization and reboots constantly with DTC B126CF0 and/or B126CF1.
• 10176756Jun 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10176408Jun 9, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
• 10176432Jun 5, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them.
• 10176421Jun 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10176069May 28, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
• 10176043May 28, 2020Body and structure, Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for replacing damaged rear lid wiring harnesses.
• 10175375May 15, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Apple car play function.
• 10175376May 13, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
• 10176067May 12, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, one of the following conditions occurs when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system): *The MMI screen goes blank then restarts. *The MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers.
• 10175961May 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
• 10174949May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174559Apr 29, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor in the vehicle.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10174049Apr 20, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for DTC B200087.
• 10173908Apr 20, 2020Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
• 10184530Apr 16, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
• 10173852Apr 10, 2020Tires. This bulletin contains information on why the TPMS message 'Tire pressure: malfunction!' appears without DTCs.
• 10173843Apr 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 'vehicle eletronics malfunction' message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10173865Apr 9, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides update information for when there are no online services provided by the SIM card in the vehicle.
• 10173856Apr 9, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10173839Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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