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.

• 10238273Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
• 10238194Jun 8, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
• 10238160Jun 6, 2023Steering, Suspension. This bulletin provides information for when cracking noises/spring jumps occur when steering or when maneuvering.
• 10238172Jun 5, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
• 10237383May 24, 2023Suspension. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop and shock absorber cap when cracking noises/spring jumps are detected when steering or maneuvering.
• 10237017May 22, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
• 10236601May 12, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
• 10236592May 9, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides directions for when there is a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction.
• 10236373May 9, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.
• 10236599May 8, 2023Exterior lighting, Body and structure. This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
• 10236562May 8, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information to Audi technicians regarding the VIN-4-PIN bonus program.
• 10236378May 8, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
• 10236377May 8, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides instructions for instances where squeaking or creaking noises are heard when the vehicle is driven on uneven roads.
• 10236376May 8, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
• 10235502Apr 25, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the sunroof glass panel, or the sunroof rollershade does not operate properly.
• 10235354Apr 19, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10235359Apr 18, 2023Equipment, Brakes, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
• 10235336Apr 18, 2023Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10235122Apr 17, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information related to maintaining the 12V Lead-acid or AGM battery when a vehicle is parked for a prolonged period of time.
• 10234582Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to document optical defects in order to submit to Warranty.
• 10234569Apr 13, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin contains repair information for Panoramic sunroofs.
• 10234559Apr 13, 2023Equipment. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10234549Apr 13, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin contains information for when the message appears in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
• 10234566Apr 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10234547Apr 5, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides repair instructions for instances where creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when being driven on uneven roads.
• 10233771Mar 31, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
• 10233603Mar 31, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
• 10233378Mar 27, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when the 48V battery is in a low voltage protection state and will not accept a charge; DTC P0A7D00 is logged.
• 10233737Mar 23, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on how to update the navigation map.
• 10233489Mar 23, 2023Steering. This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
• 10232092Feb 21, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides information for when creaking/squeaking noises are heard from the left front or right front area of the vehicle when driven on uneven roads.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10231590Feb 6, 2023Fuel system, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10231029Jan 12, 2023Equipment. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 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.

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