2016 Audi Q3 Technical Service Bulletins

670 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Audi Q3. 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.

• 10133221Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10133225Dec 12, 2017Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10133282Dec 6, 2017Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned and only the successor part numbers to be used going forward.
• 10133366Nov 30, 2017Wheels, Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10133434Nov 10, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. Major Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "(except Audi A3 e-tron)" to (Audi A3 etron only)" at the end of "Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro" ADDED: "(except A3 e-tron)" at the end of "Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary"
• 10133374Nov 10, 2017Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides software update instructions for resolving an error that causes the error message: "navigation data is invalid".
• 10133433Nov 7, 2017Equipment. Major Maintenance Section: REMOVED: "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)" (Already listed under Time-Sensitive Maintenance Items)
• 10153076Sep 25, 2017Equipment. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace the refrigerant hose for air conditioning that won't cool.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153080Sep 11, 2017Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting tips for various issues with the MMI3G+ functionality.
• 10153109Sep 7, 2017Tires, Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10127948Aug 22, 2017Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting tips for various issues with the MMI3G+ functionality.
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127911Aug 9, 2017Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for the battery for a condition that causes no start due to low voltage.
• 10127856Jul 31, 2017Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light lens.
• 10127841Jul 27, 2017Electrical system. This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the MID2 MMI system.
• 10127855Jul 26, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a remove key warning in DIS, MMI does not turn off with key removed, or locking with remote does not work.
• 10127840Jul 26, 2017Forward 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.
• 10127818Jul 14, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10127860Jul 12, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10122699Jul 11, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Bulletin - The software update will correct a cylinder imbalance monitor tracking error within the fuel system OBD readiness bit on specified MY 2016-2018 vehicles.
• 10122698Jul 10, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer communication - The software update will correct a cylinder imbalance monitor tracking error within the fuel system OBD readiness bit on specified MY 2016-2018 vehicles.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10127748Jun 27, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10130229Jun 20, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10127757Jun 7, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for a software update to correct an issue with dropped calls in RMC MMI systems.
• 10127756Jun 7, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains software update instructions for incomplete text on the MMI screen.
• 10127734Jun 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10128306Apr 18, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides an explanation for the customer regarding known software issues with the MIB & MMI3G+ bluetooth security profile.
• 10128292Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin contains instructions for a possibly cracked rear mounting bracket.
• 10128211Mar 31, 2017Other or unknown, Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for the battery for a condition that causes no start due to low voltage.
• 10128213Mar 30, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin shows the proper way of adapting the key to advanced key functions.
• 10128250Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Added to: DSG/S tronic - "Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics"
• 10128195Mar 6, 2017Electrical system. This repair authorization is for DTC B12ECF2 and DTC B12EDF2 when the LED control module has had water access it.
• 10128222Mar 3, 2017Equipment. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada.
• 10118413Feb 27, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair information for the camshaft bearing bridfe when it has over .2mm end play.
• 10118409Feb 13, 2017Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair information for the camshaft bearing bridfe when it has over .2mm end play.
• 10118430Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains repair instructions for various squeaks and/or rattles that are heard from the roof area on vehicles equipped with pananormic sunroof.
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10119382Jan 26, 2017Equipment. This bulletin provides instruction on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
• 10119379Jan 17, 2017Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue with dropped calls in RMC MMI systems.
• 10119378Jan 11, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
• 10090980Dec 19, 2016Exterior lighting. This repair authorization is for dtc b12ecf2 and dtc b12edf2 when the led control module has had water access it.
• 10091004Dec 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin shows the proper way of adapting the key to advanced key functions.
• 10090989Dec 12, 2016Engine. This bulletin provides information on removing a damaged screen from the non-return valve.
• 10091102Dec 7, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin provides software update information for the mmmi 3g or rmc for navigation data.
• 10118066Dec 6, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.

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