2018 Audi Q3 Technical Service Bulletins

588 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10155709Feb 5, 2019Engine. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10157225Jan 30, 2019Engine, Equipment. Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
• 10155701Jan 30, 2019Equipment. Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10157210Jan 16, 2019Tires. ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4 2.0L (190 hp), A4 2.0L (252 hp), S4 3.0L, A4 allroad 2.0L, A5 Cabriolet 2.0L, S5 Cabriolet 3.0L, A5 Coupe 2.0L, S5 Coupe 3.0L, A5 Sportback 2.0L, S5 Sportback 3.0L, RS 5 2.9L, A6…
• 10155686Jan 16, 2019Tires, Equipment. ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic Plus Package which can be identified by PR Code PAB" - A3 2.0L, S3 2.0L, RS 3 2.5L, A3 Cabriolet 2.0L, A3 e-tron Sportback 1.4L, A4 2.0L (190 hp), A4 2.0L (252 hp), S4 3.0L, A4 allroad 2.0L, A5 Cabriolet 2.0L, S5 Cabriolet 3.0L, A5 Coupe 2.0L, S5 Coupe 3.0L, A5 Sportback 2.0L, S5 Sportback 3.0L, RS 5 2.9L, A6…
• 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.
• 10150767Aug 11, 2018Electrical system, Engine. 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.
• 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.
• 10144978May 11, 2018Engine cooling. This repair authorization is for a humming noise heard in the rear of the vehicle after the car has warmed up.
• 10144592May 11, 2018Fuel system, Equipment. This repair authorization is for a humming noise heard in the rear of the vehicle after the car has warmed up.
• 10144996May 4, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.
• 10145010May 2, 2018Equipment. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
• 10144624May 2, 2018Tires. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
• 10138303Mar 29, 2018Tires. New Document Added
• 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.
• 10138323Mar 9, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is a whining noise in the central area of the instrument panel.
• 10133303Feb 15, 2018Equipment. This bulletin shows the proper way of adapting the key to advanced key functions.
• 10133281Dec 20, 2017Engine cooling. Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long Life IV
• 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.
• 10133437Nov 30, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace
• 10133436Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles or 6 years
• 10133427Nov 21, 2017Equipment. Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi® options > Wi-Fi® Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped) Review TSB 2042942 for additional information Make sure the system fully connects to the wireless network (LTE symbol with service…
• 10133428Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" Audi connect section: REMOVED: "Check 3G connection is possible" "Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped). Review TSB 2042942 for additional information" "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)*"
• 10133426Nov 1, 2017Equipment. All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
• 10153113Sep 18, 2017Equipment. Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
• 10153116Sep 15, 2017Equipment. New Document
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153112Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
• 10153111Sep 12, 2017Equipment. Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10133348Aug 18, 2017Suspension, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under…
• 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.
• 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.

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