2016 Audi S3 Technical Service Bulletins

629 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10158460Feb 26, 2019Suspension, Equipment. 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.
• 10155715Feb 5, 2019Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10155669Jan 25, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10153588Dec 13, 2018Suspension, Steering. 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.
• 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10144648Jun 20, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message.
• 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, 2018Equipment, Suspension, Steering. 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, 2018Engine, Electrical 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).
• 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, 2017Wheels, Suspension. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored.
• 10133434Nov 10, 2017Electrical system, Engine cooling. Major Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "(except Audi A3 e-tron)" to (Audi A3 etron only)" at the end of "Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro" ADDED: "(except A3 e-tron)" at the end of "Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary"
• 10133433Nov 7, 2017Equipment. Major Maintenance Section: REMOVED: "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)" (Already listed under Time-Sensitive Maintenance Items)
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153109Sep 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10128250Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Added to: DSG/S tronic - "Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics"
• 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.
• 10119814Jan 24, 2017Wheels. 3.0T R18 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg changed to R19 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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