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.

• 11028397Jan 5, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
• 11027441Dec 19, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
• 11027438Dec 19, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
• 11027373Dec 16, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
• 11027368Dec 11, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.
• 11027358Dec 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
• 11027356Dec 11, 2025Engine. This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
• 11027350Dec 11, 2025Steering. This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
• 11027321Dec 9, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
• 11027322Dec 3, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information about voice recognition performance, and bluetooth call quality issues on the other end of the line.
• 11027342Dec 1, 2025Fuel system. This bulletin provides information when there is a noise from the fuel line.
• 11025369Oct 22, 2025Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
• 11025342Oct 21, 2025Brakes. This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
• 11025333Oct 21, 2025Brakes. This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
• 11025330Oct 21, 2025Brakes. This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
• 11025357Oct 17, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
• 11025340Oct 17, 2025Steering. This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
• 11025336Oct 17, 2025Brakes. This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
• 11025326Oct 17, 2025Wheels. This bulletin provides information about the steering wheel alignment.
• 11025323Oct 17, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
• 11025322Oct 17, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.
• 11025293Oct 13, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.
• 11025264Oct 7, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the FMC for obtaining vehicle software updates (SD Creator decomissioned).
• 11025245Oct 3, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
• 11025241Oct 1, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin addresses complaints about the heated steering wheel, DTC B145504.
• 11025240Oct 1, 2025Suspension. This bulletin provides information when there are cracking/clattering/squeaking noises while steering.
• 11023827Sep 29, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there is vibration/clacking/boomingnoises when driving due to foreign objects.
• 11023772Sep 29, 2025Suspension. This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
• 11023755Sep 26, 2025Electrical system. This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
• 11023767Sep 25, 2025Steering. This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
• 11023811Sep 11, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides sevice info regarding the bluetooth connection with an Apple iPhone.
• 11023734Sep 10, 2025Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
• 11022715Aug 29, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides tips for improving the robustness of the Bluetooth and CarPlay connection.
• 11022710Aug 29, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or there are particles or insects inside of the housing.
• 11022704Aug 28, 2025Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
• 11022698Aug 26, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for wire harness repairs and documentation.
• 11022664Aug 19, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
• 11022668Aug 15, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
• 11022633Aug 1, 2025Other or unknown. This bulleitn provides information regarding UV Leak additive for finding oil leaks.
• 11022630Aug 1, 2025Other or unknown. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: The hotfix is to correct the issue: Issue seen: ODS5003E Infrastructure Guided Fault Finding: An internal fatal error occurred during the G929 - Vehicle Interior Carbon Dioxide Concentration Sensor function test plan. NOTE: This ODS error could show up on any other GFF function…
• 11021439Jul 31, 2025Electrical system. This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.
• 11021438Jul 25, 2025Electrical system. This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter is inoperable.
• 11021480Jul 22, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when a customer reports that poor voice quality via bluetooth with iOS 18.0.x - 18.4.x.
• 11021447Jul 10, 2025Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
• 11020367Jun 26, 2025Fuel system. This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
• 11018961May 8, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
• 11018962May 5, 2025Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi pre sense is displayed after engine starts.
• 11017657Apr 18, 2025Other or unknown. This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
• 11017649Apr 15, 2025Body and structure. This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
• 11017621Apr 14, 2025Seats. This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.

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