2015 Audi S3 Technical Service Bulletins

689 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Audi S3. 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.

• 10128345May 18, 2017Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128346May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
• 10128249Mar 17, 2017Equipment. BorgWarner Clutch ? change oil every 3 years: ADDED S3
• 10133509Mar 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. DSG/S Tronic ? change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics: ADDED S3
• 10231132Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Technical bulletins and updates
• 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.
• 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.
• 10119796Dec 2, 2016Wheels, Tires. 3.0T R18 Wheel: Changed to "No chains available" 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 93Y High Performance Tire: Changed Chains from 8T0091375 to "No" 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 97Y High Performance Tire: Changed Chains from 8T0091375 to "No". 3.0T R18 245/40 R18 97V Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed Chains from "No" to 8T0091375. 4.2L R19 235/40 R19 96V Winter Wheel and Tire: Changed to "No chains available".
• 10130208Nov 17, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of Audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
• 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.
• 10128010Oct 19, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128009Oct 19, 2016Wheels. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
• 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.
• 10128008Oct 3, 2016Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises.
• 10106088Aug 26, 2016Brakes, Electrical system. Running gear: audi magnetic ride - knocking noises from rear shocks on s3 (8v) and tts (fv) brake system: braking noises - basic principals for diagnosis and repair. Running gear: multi-collision brake
• 10092325Jul 26, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
• 10092106Jul 26, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
• 10093304Jun 9, 2016Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10094969May 12, 2016Suspension. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace both rear shock assemblies based on a noise complaint.
• 10092729May 12, 2016Suspension. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to replace both rear shock assemblies based on a noise complaint.
• 10094967May 5, 2016Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10094963May 5, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin is repair authorization for issues with fueling the vehicle.
• 10092726May 5, 2016Steering, Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10092714May 5, 2016Fuel system, Engine, Equipment. This technical service bulletin is repair authorization for issues with fueling the vehicle.
• 10093655Apr 22, 2016Suspension. This bulletin instructs the reader to replace the rear shock assemblies and rear shock mounts if they are causing noise.
• 10094048Apr 14, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains how to determine the status of activation keys (that affect the function of audi drive select, cruise control, navigation, bluetooth, smartphone interface and voice recognition), and how to update them .
• 10093295Apr 12, 2016Engine. This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to diagnose a malfunction of the camshaft adjuster of the audi valvelift system and to replace the affected part.
• 10093647Apr 7, 2016Suspension. This bulletin instructs the reader to replace both rear shock assemblies and both rear shock mounts if they are causing noise.
• 10093803Apr 1, 2016Equipment. This technical service bulletin explains that vehicles with the mib mmi radio platform use a new sdars chipset that receives radio programming from a different band than previous platforms, which may affect the reception.
• 10118352Feb 26, 2016Electrical system. The analog needles in the cluster do not always perform a full sweep when the ignition is turned on. This condition is sporadic. An error in the cluster software created the sporadic condition. New cluster software was introduced into series production.
• 10120702Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 13-30 dated June 4, 2013. Customer may report that the license plate attachment screws do not install properly. License plate mounting bracket threaded inserts stripped.
• 10118303Jan 27, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
• 10118308Jan 21, 2016Suspension. Rear shock mounting noises. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to S3 vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.
• 10123658Dec 18, 2015Suspension. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for…
• 10123670Dec 11, 2015Electrical system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-04 dated September 11, 2013. The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system. Certain restrictions are present when a Bluetooth device is connected to the vehicle. The restrictions vary depending on the vehicle system present.
• 10123656Dec 10, 2015Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. When the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the original tank must be properly flushed to neutralize the remaining gasoline or diesel fuel.
• 10123653Dec 10, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a…
• 10123650Dec 10, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 10-05 dated June 14, 2010. VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
• 10123667Dec 8, 2015Equipment. The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative. If the vehicle is a model year 2016 A6 or A7, see TSB 2042013: 91 Audi connect online destination search, Google Earth navigation view, or INRIX online traffic is not available. There is a known server issue that can only be resolved through a change to the Audi AG backend server. Audi has changed traffic providers over the years as new technologies have…
• 10123659Dec 4, 2015Suspension. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to S3 vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.
• 10123614Nov 11, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 12-46 dated July 10, 2012. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology. The
• 10123669Nov 9, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 15-17 dated September 29, 2015. While using Audi connect, the customer cannot access the online destination search and/or the Google Earth navigation view. The following message appears in the MMI: ?This service is currently unavailable. Please try again later.? The customer may also see an error message in the myAudi portal indicating that one or multiple…
• 10130225Nov 6, 2015Engine. The customer complains of an engine droning noise or rattle noise when the engine speed is approximately 3,500 to 4,000 rpm. (Vehicle speed does not affect the noise; the vehicle can be stationary.) The source of the noise seems to be from somewhere near the windshield or inside the dash panel area. The noise is more noticeable when Audi drive select is set to dynamic mode. No DTCs are stored.
• 10128187Nov 6, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine. The customer complains of an engine droning noise or rattle noise when the engine speed is approximately 3,500 to 4,000 rpm. (Vehicle speed does not affect the noise; the vehicle can be stationary.) The source of the noise seems to be from somewhere near the windshield or inside the dash panel area. The noise is more noticeable when Audi drive select is set to dynamic mode. No DTCs are stored.
• 10123718Oct 27, 2015Equipment. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 15-09 dated October 2, 2015. Instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10124709Oct 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the Audi vehicle condition report checklist.

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