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.

• 10236599May 8, 2023Body and structure, Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
• 10236378May 8, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
• 10236377May 8, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides instructions for instances where squeaking or creaking noises are heard when the vehicle is driven on uneven roads.
• 10236376May 8, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
• 10235354Apr 19, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10235359Apr 18, 2023Other or unknown, Equipment, Brakes. This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
• 10235336Apr 18, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10234582Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.
• 10234559Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10234549Apr 13, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for when the message appears in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
• 10234566Apr 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10234547Apr 5, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides repair instructions for instances where creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when being driven on uneven roads.
• 10233771Mar 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10233603Mar 31, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
• 10233378Mar 27, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when the 48V battery is in a low voltage protection state and will not accept a charge; DTC P0A7D00 is logged.
• 10233737Mar 23, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to update the navigation map.
• 10233489Mar 23, 2023Steering. This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
• 10232092Feb 21, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides information for when creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when driven on uneven roads.
• 10232049Feb 14, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.
• 10232041Feb 10, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for a software update in instances where a customer reports a that the message "Parking brake: malfunction! Safely turn off the vehicle, See owner's manual" is shown. The concern cannot be duplicated, and no DTCs are stored.
• 10231592Feb 7, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
• 10231590Feb 6, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 10231583Feb 6, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
• 10231019Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10231011Jan 24, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when faint images appear on the windshield from the production sticker, or an image of the suction cups used to install the windshield in production.
• 10231016Jan 23, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
• 10230976Jan 20, 2023Vehicle speed control. This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
• 10231069Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10231061Jan 19, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230646Jan 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven cabin heating from the HVAC system.
• 10230849Jan 13, 2023Engine cooling. RECALL - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software
• 10231029Jan 12, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230853Jan 12, 2023Engine cooling. RECALL - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software
• 10230614Jan 11, 2023Steering, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the clutch slips when pulling away, or the gearbox malfunction appears in the instrument cluster, or the vehicle shudders when shifting to odd-numbered gears with various DTCs stored in the TCM.
• 10230790Jan 9, 2023Equipment. This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).
• 10230850Jan 5, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230641Jan 5, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming in the roof.
• 10230640Jan 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.
• 10230589Jan 3, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides instructions for when the MIL is on and DTC P044200 and/or P045600 is stored in the ECM.
• 10228815Dec 22, 2022Electrical system. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
• 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10226838Nov 18, 2022Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions to address rattling/grinding noises from the front end.
• 10226248Nov 15, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown. This bulletin describes the appropriate repairs in instances where an oil leak is found near the transmission oil cooler.
• 10227012Nov 4, 2022Equipment. This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.
• 10225530Oct 27, 2022Equipment. If DTC P044200 or P045600 are present, the GX36 may need to be replaced.
• 10225450Oct 19, 2022Equipment. Dealer Communication - Important Update about 69BY
• 10224791Oct 12, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10220368Sep 14, 2022Fuel system. This bulletin advises to replace the EVAP LD Pump if DTC P044200 or DTC P045600 are present under specific circumstances.
• 10220388Sep 13, 2022Equipment. This bulletin offers further guidance regarding diagnosis and system information for vehicles with a 48 V electrical system.

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