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.

• 10165807Oct 7, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
• 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.
• 10165560Sep 27, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
• 10165519Sep 19, 2019Equipment. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the MY 2015 maintenance card. This is a push behind vehicle based on the PR code"
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165563Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains information regarding when the message 'Vehicle lights: malfunction' appears with DTC 03280, 01800, or B126AF0.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 10164518Aug 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
• 10164253Aug 21, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10163501Jul 22, 2019Equipment. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8
• 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.
• 10163125Jul 1, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for replacing the vehicle electrical system control module and when Campaign 97DK applies to the vehicle.
• 10161709Jun 27, 2019Equipment. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace the refrigerant hose for air conditioning that won't cool.
• 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…
• 10161672Jun 21, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. 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, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021 Q8, 2010-2020 R8 Coupe…
• 10161671Jun 21, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2008-2016 A3 Sportback, 2008-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2008-2012 A4 Avant, 2008-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2008-2020 A6, 2008-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2008-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7…
• 10161670Jun 18, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2016-2020 A6, 2016-2020 A7, 2016-2020 A8, 2016-2020 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2016-2020 Q3, 2016-2020 Q5, 2016-2020 Q7, 2016-2020 Q8, 2016-2020…
• 10161656Jun 17, 2019Equipment, Brakes. The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the superseded part number used going forward.
• 10161273Jun 7, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage).
• 10160373May 9, 2019Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model.
• 10155404Mar 13, 2019Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
• 10155670Jan 23, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10157124Jan 18, 2019Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10155660Jan 18, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10157125Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10155661Jan 15, 2019Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10157111Jan 14, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
• 10153594Dec 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.
• 10149123Sep 21, 2018Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
• 10150660Aug 31, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10150767Aug 11, 2018Engine, Electrical system. UPDATE ? ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10145647Jul 13, 2018Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the customer hears noises when turning the steering wheel over the full range when stationary.
• 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10144677Jun 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the success part number used.
• 10144648Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message.
• 10192860Jun 18, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. For Audi 3.0 L TDI Generation 2.1 SUV vehicles repaired by the emissions modification recall, the following warranty extension is applicable. ?Extended Emissions Warranty? Limited Warranty Extension The Limited Warranty Extension is applicable to 3.0L TDI vehicles Generation 2.1 SUV with engine code CNRB.
• 10144647Jun 12, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.
• 10144650Jun 11, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the Sirius presets are missing with no DTCs.
• 10138330Mar 22, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
• 10138322Mar 16, 2018Visibility (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.
• 10133300Feb 26, 2018Suspension. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10133303Feb 15, 2018Equipment. This bulletin shows the proper way of adapting the key to advanced key functions.
• 10133306Feb 1, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
• 10133224Dec 21, 2017Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.

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