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.

• 10171069Jan 30, 2020Electrical system. Standard Maintenance Items section: ADDED to Connected box battery '(for Audi Connected Services)'
• 10170802Jan 28, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10170798Jan 24, 2020Body and structure. Added A8 e & Q5 e to titles & index
• 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 This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts listed and only use the superseded part numbers going forward.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.
• 10170624Jan 13, 2020Equipment. Added SQ7, SQ8, & RS Q8 to titles & index
• 10170243Jan 9, 2020Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for when the MIL on and DTC P050A00 or P050700 is stored.
• 10170253Jan 6, 2020Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Connected Battery Box: ADDED: S7, Q7 45 TFSI, RS Q8 Additional Maintenance Items section: Fragrance Cartridges: ADDED: RS Q8 Rear axle, quattro® Sport - Change ATF and differential oil: ADDED: RS Q8 Spark plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40,000 miles: ADDED: A6 allroad 55 TFSI OIL CAPACITY CHART: REMOVED: Q3…
• 10170625Jan 3, 2020Tires. Added tire pressures for rest of models
• 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.
• 10169522Dec 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when DTC P244000 is stored in the ECM. 2019-2020 A3 Cabriolet
• 10169488Dec 12, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 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
• 10169092Dec 4, 2019Equipment. Updated Phone Box Form
• 10168685Nov 26, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. 2019-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2021 A5 Sportback, 2019-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2019-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10168787Nov 15, 2019Equipment. "ADDED A6 allroad to titles throughout document "
• 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
• 10166836Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. VEHICLE PREPARATION SECTION: ADDED FOR ALL MODELS: "Install front license plate carrier (if necessary) *Retain any removed trim required for carrier installation and give to the customer. If no front license plate carrier is necessary ensure the carrier remains in the trunk for the customer" Audi R8 Spyder 2020
• 10166813Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. Vehicle Preparation Section: Changed Phone Box verbiage. Added Install Front license plate carrier (if necessary)* Post-Road Test Section: Select reset interval: Changed "MIB Service and Checks menu" to "MMI vehicle settings".
• 10166811Oct 24, 2019Other or unknown. Delivery Inspection Section: Changed verbiage for MYAudi Registration. ADDED Key user pairing.
• 10166732Oct 21, 2019Wheels. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. 2019-2021 A3 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, 2021 RS6 Avant
• 10166733Oct 10, 2019Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback
• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 10165800Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10166727Oct 1, 2019Other or unknown. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: ADDED "Change Fluid" at 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever occurs first to Front Differential - R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only
• 10165539Sep 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage.
• 10165536Sep 30, 2019Equipment. Body components - Examples of customer misuse
• 10165969Sep 27, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
• 10165521Sep 20, 2019Equipment. REMOVED Q3 40 TFSI from all references due to it not being produced. Additional Maintenance Items: ADDED S6 to Rear Axle - Change fluid every 60K.
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward 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.
• 10165375Sep 10, 2019Equipment, Tires. Added all models to chart 2020 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, RS3 Sedan, A3 e-tron Sportback, A4, S4, allroad, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, S5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, A6, S6, A7, S7, A8L, S8, e-tron, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, Q8, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT Coupe, TTS Coupe, TTRS Coupe, TT Roadster
• 10165376Sep 5, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all references to SQ7 due to secrecy. 2020 A3, RS3, S3, A4, allroad, A5, RS5, S5, A6, S6, A7, S7, A8L, S8, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, Q8, TT, TTS, TTRS, TT Roadster, R8, R8 Spyder
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164490Aug 30, 2019Equipment. Revised 2020 maintenance schedule. Includes R8 Spyder
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10164210Aug 22, 2019Equipment. A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 L, e-tron, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, and TT added. R8: Lighting and Windshield Section: ADDED: "Correct aim if necessary" to "Test front washers (and headlight washers if equipped)." Audi connect® Section: REMOVED: "(if equipped)" from "Enable satellite map for navigation" 2020 A3, S3, RS3, A4, S4, allroad, A5, S5, RS5, A6, S6, A7, S7, A8L, S8, e-Tron, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, Q8, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder…
• 10164166Aug 22, 2019Equipment. New document
• 10164165Aug 22, 2019Equipment. New document
• 10163842Aug 5, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. 2015-2021 A3 2017-2021 A4, Q7, and R8 2018-2021 A5, Q5, and SQ5 2016-2021 TT, TTS, TTRS, and Roadster 2019-2021 A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q8, and Audi e-tron quattro
• 10163836Aug 5, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for fixing noises that occur from the left or right front end when steering.
• 10163503Jul 16, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163120Jul 12, 2019Equipment, Steering. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
• 10163121Jul 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for claiming Panoramic sunroofs. 2017-2022 A3, A3 Cabriolet, S3, A4, S4, A4 allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5, A6, S6, RS6, Q3, Q5, SQ5, Q7, and Audi e-tron quattro, 2017-2018 A3 e-tron, A7, A8, S7, S8, and RS8. 2019-2022 Q8
• 10161705Jun 25, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD Creator program. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021…

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