2020 Audi A3 Technical Service Bulletins

731 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10178815Aug 20, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when DTC P244000 is stored in the ECM.
• 10178568Aug 13, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
• 10178590Aug 11, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a non-plus sized iPhone heats up while wirelessly charging and the CarPlay screen may appear frozen.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178559Aug 4, 2020Equipment, Engine. New document
• 10178442Aug 4, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10178445Aug 3, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the satellite map setting is lost.
• 10177884Jul 20, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 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.
• 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.
• 10175371May 13, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 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.
• 10174365Apr 20, 2020Equipment. The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information.
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 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).
• 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.
• 10173837Apr 1, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is DTC P310B00 and the engine warning lamp is on with running issues.
• 10172919Mar 24, 2020Other or unknown. Reminders Section: Changed Testing verbiage to: - Guided Fault Finding must be used, session must be completed and sent to GFF Paperless - Total PDI Test must be completed prior to any other work involving the scan tool (special function tab -> Total PDI Test) - Start Guided Fault Finding with the engine running to insure control modules in transport mode are identified
• 10173425Mar 12, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 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
• 10172534Mar 10, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8
• 10172599Mar 5, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a "vehicle eletronics malfunction" message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171974Feb 26, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. ADDED: A6 all models, A7 all models
• 10171830Feb 23, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
• 10171818Feb 20, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the customer feels a flow of warm air from the panel vents or footwell when the convertible top is open and the HVAC system is turned off intermittently.
• 10171808Feb 19, 2020Electronic stability control. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when a 'vehicle eletronics malfunction' message appears in the display (DTC B116229).
• 10171765Feb 13, 2020Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is DTC P310B00 and the engine warning lamp is on with running issues.
• 10171810Feb 12, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10171762Feb 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 OIL CAPACITY CHART: ADDED: SQ7, SQ8 CHANGED: Castrol Oil to 'Audi High Performance Genuine Engine Oil'
• 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.

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