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.

• 10230576Jan 3, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides guidance for additional testing when the MIL is illuminated, the engine does not start, and/or the engine does not start in the presence of DTCs P09100, P008700, or P008800.
• 10228815Dec 22, 2022Electrical system. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
• 10228803Dec 19, 2022Equipment. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
• 10228787Dec 9, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10226838Nov 18, 2022Brakes. This bulletin provides instructions to address rattling/grinding noises from the front end.
• 10227171Nov 17, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs.
• 10227012Nov 4, 2022Equipment. This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.
• 10225530Oct 27, 2022Equipment. If DTC P044200 or P045600 are present, the GX36 may need to be replaced.
• 10225450Oct 19, 2022Equipment. Dealer Communication - Important Update about 69BY
• 10224791Oct 12, 2022Equipment. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
• 10222099Sep 22, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin addresses a faint, high-frequency noise from the instrument panel area when the air conditioning is active.
• 10220368Sep 14, 2022Fuel system. This bulletin advises to replace the EVAP LD Pump if DTC P044200 or DTC P045600 are present under specific circumstances.
• 10220388Sep 13, 2022Equipment. This bulletin offers further guidance regarding diagnosis and system information for vehicles with a 48 V electrical system.
• 10220366Sep 13, 2022Equipment. This bulletin provides detailed instructions for diagnosis when DTC P0A7D00 is present.
• 10218678Aug 23, 2022Fuel system. This bulletin advises to perform the test G265 that if GFF via ODIS yields no results for DTCs P019100, P008700, and P008800.
• 10217895Aug 11, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10217903Aug 9, 2022Body and structure. This bulletin advises that noises from the trunk lid struts heard during operation are normal and no repair is required.
• 10216843Jul 29, 2022Steering, Suspension. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop for the shock absorber, and the front shock absorber cap to address cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
• 10216490Jul 19, 2022Equipment, Steering. This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.
• 10216047Jul 14, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
• 10216044Jul 5, 2022Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
• 10214737Jun 9, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10214460Jun 9, 2022Body and structure, Suspension. This bulletin addresses a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction.
• 10214454Jun 7, 2022Equipment. This bulletin describes a reporting program for Audi certified technicians.
• 10212144May 23, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.
• 10212117May 14, 2022Electrical system. Mobile Service Opportunity – Battery Module Control Unit Software 93N6 + other campaigns
• 10211721May 10, 2022Steering. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10211898May 6, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
• 10210575Apr 28, 2022Brakes. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS module with several warning lamps.
• 10210528Apr 16, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin explains why the version information pops-up.
• 10210526Apr 16, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
• 10210511Apr 15, 2022Engine cooling. This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.
• 10210532Apr 14, 2022Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This bulletin contains information for when the messages appear in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD.
• 10210527Apr 14, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10210524Apr 14, 2022Equipment. This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.
• 10210254Apr 7, 2022Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10210248Apr 7, 2022Body and structure. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
• 10210233Apr 7, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin describes the repair procedure to address an internal defect in the EVAP leak detection pump causing false leak detection.
• 10209454Mar 29, 2022Equipment. Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
• 10209266Mar 16, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10209245Mar 16, 2022Suspension. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
• 10209242Mar 15, 2022Suspension. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
• 10209105Mar 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin describes the procedure to address a clicking noise from the front axle when turning.
• 10209107Mar 9, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10208901Mar 3, 2022Steering. This bulletin provides instructions for a software update for a DTC in the power steering control unit, which may be discovered during inspection work.
• 10208894Mar 3, 2022Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10208458Feb 22, 2022Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10208209Feb 10, 2022Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
• 10208202Feb 9, 2022Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides repair instructions for the all-wheel drive coupling.
• 10207210Jan 31, 2022Brakes. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

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