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.

• 10165969Sep 27, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
• 10166284Sep 17, 2019Electrical system. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
• 10165371Sep 12, 2019Forward 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.
• 10165377Sep 6, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback
• 10165378Sep 5, 2019Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, 2015-2016 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Sportback
• 10164512Aug 30, 2019Fuel system. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro
• 10164489Aug 30, 2019Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro.
• 10164216Aug 14, 2019Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises.
• 10163509Jul 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6
• 10163506Jul 19, 2019Engine cooling. Undisclosed Engine Control Module (ECM) Software 2015 S7, 2015-2016 S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Sedan, A3 Cab, A6 Sedan, 2017 R8 Coupe, 2018 A5 Sportback, SQ5, R8 Spyder, A5 Coupe, A4 Sedan
• 10163510Jul 18, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6
• 10163507Jul 18, 2019Engine cooling. Undisclosed Engine Control Module (ECM) Software2015 S7, 2015-2016 S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Sedan, A3 Cab, A6 Sedan, 2017 R8 Coupe, 2018 A5 Sportback, SQ5, R8 Spyder, A5 Coupe, A4 Sedan
• 10163536Jul 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe
• 10163513Jul 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Infotainment System Software – Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe
• 10156506Mar 26, 2019Engine, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains repair instructions to dampen vibrations in the engine compartment.
• 10158460Feb 26, 2019Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10157238Feb 26, 2019Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10155714Feb 26, 2019Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10158453Feb 13, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update to correct an EPC light with one or more of the following DTCs: P039B00, P03A500, P03AF00, P03B900, P030000, P030100, P030200, P030400, and P130A00.
• 10157231Feb 13, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to correct an EPC light with one or more of the following DTCs: P039B00, P03A500, P03AF00, P03B900, P030000, P030100, P030200, P030400, and P130A00.
• 10155707Feb 13, 2019Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to correct an EPC light with one or more of the following DTCs: P039B00, P03A500, P03AF00, P03B900, P030000, P030100, P030200, P030400, and P130A00.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10153584Dec 14, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This bulletin contains a software update to correct an EPC light with one or more of the following DTCs: P039B00, P03A500, P03AF00, P03B900, P030000, P030100, P030200, P030400, and P130A00.
• 10153588Dec 13, 2018Steering, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10145646Jul 12, 2018Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 10144982May 31, 2018Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10144596May 31, 2018Steering, Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10144975May 25, 2018Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MIL is on and there are one or more DTCs logged in the ECM (DTCs P030000, P030100, P030200, P030300, and/or P030400).
• 10144589May 25, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MIL is on and there are one or more DTCs logged in the ECM (DTCs P030000, P030100, P030200, P030300, and/or P030400).
• 10133224Dec 21, 2017Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10133366Nov 30, 2017Suspension, Wheels. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153108Sep 7, 2017Tires, Equipment. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10127952Aug 4, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update to correct high ambient temperatures and a low throttle input.
• 10127905Aug 4, 2017Equipment, Exterior lighting. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10127827Jul 14, 2017Suspension. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10128343May 19, 2017Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the protective sleeve for the shock absorber is out of alignment and causes a queaking or creaking noise.

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