2017 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

592 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10173843Apr 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 'vehicle eletronics malfunction' message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 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.
• 10173838Apr 1, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10173832Apr 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Document informs dealers on the new gear shift micro switch warranty extension for 2019 Q3 and 2015-2019 A3 vehicles
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10172605Mar 11, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. 48 Steering wheel heater is not working, DTC B145504 is stored in the steering column control module.
• 10172557Mar 10, 2020Body and structure. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed and order the superseded part number going forward
• 10172594Mar 6, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10172599Mar 5, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a "vehicle eletronics malfunction" message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171997Feb 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS for when there are no faults, oil leaks but there is a sudden increase in engine speed.
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171820Feb 20, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10171808Feb 19, 2020Electronic stability control. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 'vehicle eletronics malfunction' message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171334Feb 7, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P173500 and/or P173600 are logged with a shuddering transmission or messages or Limp Home Mode.
• 10171350Feb 6, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10171349Feb 5, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for when the subwoofer adjustment is missing and is equipped with Bang & Olufsen and the customer vehicle has MMI Navigation.
• 10171064Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: AWD clutch: ADDED to Models: A3 'with AWD' Battery - Connected gateway: ADDED 'for Audi Connected Services' (if applicable)
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170804Jan 23, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10170631Jan 17, 2020Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170252Jan 7, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - Clean: ADDED: RS 5 Additional Maintenance Section: AWD Clutch - Change fluid ( if equipped): ADDED "with AWD" to Q3. Oil Capacity Chart: ADDED RS 5 oil specs Audi 2017 A4 allroad, A8L, TT Roadster, TTRS
• 10169738Dec 20, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10169691Dec 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10169488Dec 12, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10169124Dec 10, 2019Electrical system, Engine. This action addresses an emissions system-related Engine-Off calculation error and improves the Oxygen Sensor Aging-Correction Factor. Neither concern has a direct impact to vehicle exhaust or evaporative emissions. However, either condition could affect proper operation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). 2017-2018 A3 Cabriolet
• 10169131Dec 9, 2019Electrical system, Engine. This action addresses an emissions system-related Engine-Off calculation error and improves the Oxygen Sensor Aging-Correction Factor. Neither concern has a direct impact to vehicle exhaust or evaporative emissions. However, either condition could affect proper operation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). 2017-2018 A3 Cabriolet
• 10169106Dec 9, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2015-2018 A3 e-tron, 2011-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2011-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10169118Dec 6, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4 Cabriolet, 2004-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012, 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2004-2006 A7, 2004-2011 S7, 2021 RS6 Avant, 2004-2006 S8
• 10169113Dec 6, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10169098Dec 4, 2019Equipment, Tires. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
• 10168778Nov 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. "Additional Maintenance Section: S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40K miles: CHANGED models to: A3 e-tron, TT RS, RS 3, A4 2.0T, A4 allroad, and A6 2.0T FWD only S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid and filter element for clutch hydraulics every 40K miles: CHANGED models to: A3 Sedan and Cabriolet Non-B-cycle 2.0T, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S6, S7 4.0T, and R8 (4S) only ADDED: S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid…
• 10168734Nov 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant
• 10168636Nov 11, 2019Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7
• 10167151Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains instructions for when the MMI shows the message 'Read error occurred when accessing the navigation data' after initialization and reboots constantly.
• 10167131Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
• 10167145Oct 30, 2019Other or unknown. 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.
• 10167139Oct 29, 2019Other or unknown. This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map display is blank after start-up or following TSB 2052820. 2017-2019 A3 Cabriolet
• 10167168Oct 23, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10251023Feb 18, 2013Suspension. Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation

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