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.

• 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.
• 10232043Feb 10, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information to address when the Audi connect "User management" screen is greyed out, and the customer cannot complete the key user pairing. OR the SOS emergency button is red or flashing read. DTCS P169A00 and U13EB00 are present in the system.
• 10232038Feb 10, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.
• 10231592Feb 7, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling.
• 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.
• 10231575Feb 2, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for when the Audi connect "User management" option is greyed out, or the SOS emergency button is red or flashing red.
• 10231019Jan 26, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10230988Jan 26, 2023Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin provides instructions when the black optic exterior trim is discolored.
• 10231080Jan 25, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin describes the steps to update the MIB3 software when applicable.
• 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.
• 10227171Nov 17, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs.
• 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.
• 10227162Nov 8, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin describes the ways in which a variety of Audi vehicles connect to Apple Wireless CarPlay, and the methods to troubleshoot connection concerns.
• 10227019Nov 7, 2022Equipment. This bulletin describes an error which may arise due to a bug in the software of a customer's phone, which causes the Apple CarPlay screen to appear blank, and for audio drop-outs.
• 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
• 10224793Oct 19, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for opening a TAC ticket for ceramic brake repairs.
• 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.
• 10220366Sep 13, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides detailed instructions for diagnosis when DTC P0A7D00 is present.
• 10218600Aug 19, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10217895Aug 11, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10217903Aug 9, 2022Body and structure. This bulletin advises that noises from the trunk lid struts heard during operation are normal and no repair is required.
• 10217636Aug 2, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin advises that techs should document the specific o-ring seal that is replaced if a refrigerant leak is found and caused by the o-ring seal.
• 10216843Jul 29, 2022Suspension, Steering. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop for the shock absorber, and the front shock absorber cap to address cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
• 10216490Jul 19, 2022Equipment, Steering. This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
• 10216047Jul 14, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10216043Jul 14, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin advises that the window washer pump may become blocked due to frozen washer fluid; one more more DTCs may be present: DTCs B126101, B126111, or B126113.
• 10216008Jul 11, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This bulletin describes the appropriate repairs in instances where an oil leak is found near the transmission oil cooler.
• 10216044Jul 5, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
• 10214842Jun 29, 2022Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for proper transport mode deactivation (DTC U142100, DTC P169A00, and U13EB00 ).

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