2018 Audi RS 3 Technical Service Bulletins

551 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Audi RS 3. 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.

• 10167128Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. This informational bulletin contains instructions for opening a TAC ticket for ceramic brake repairs. 2017-2020 TTRS
• 10166758Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. This bulletin addresses a faint, high-frequency noise from the instrument panel area when the air conditioning is active.
• 10165555Sep 20, 2019Equipment. This bulletin addresses a faint, high-frequency noise from the instrument panel area when the air conditioning is active.
• 10164253Aug 21, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 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.
• 10159800May 1, 2019Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: REMOVED: S5 from 40K mile Stronic Transmission Service. This document also applies to the 2018 TT RS.
• 10158688Apr 11, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update that correct when the Google Map setting is lost.
• 10192857Mar 9, 2019Equipment. 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models
• 10192864Mar 5, 2019Equipment. 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models
• 10158455Feb 5, 2019Engine, Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10144996May 4, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.
• 10138308Mar 7, 2018Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair information for when the EPC light is on and there is poor performance with DTC(s) P029900 and/or P023400.
• 10133420Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation section: Added "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10127844Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Audi connect Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 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.
• 10127803Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Infotainment Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 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.
• 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.
• 10127769Jun 22, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10127752Jun 22, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10120800Feb 10, 2017Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 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.
• 10130183Nov 17, 2016Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan.
• 10128027Oct 14, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10128026Oct 12, 2016Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10127992Oct 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
• 10249054Jul 10, 2014Other or unknown. Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.

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