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.

• 10253261Apr 3, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
• 10252104Mar 22, 2024Other or unknown, Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
• 10252002Mar 21, 2024Other or unknown, Brakes. This bulletin provides information for when the DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS control module.
• 10251660Mar 12, 2024Other or unknown, Steering. This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
• 10251666Mar 9, 2024Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
• 10251657Mar 9, 2024Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
• 10251628Mar 8, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the all-wheel drive coupling does not work, the fuse is blown or the DTC C111204 is stored in the all-wheel drive control module.
• 10250326Feb 9, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the rear shelf when playing music, or driving on rough roads.
• 10250322Feb 7, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
• 10250232Feb 6, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
• 10248192Dec 22, 2023Lane departure. This bulletin provides information for when the lane change assist radars cannot be calibrated after replacement.
• 10248111Dec 22, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.
• 10248208Dec 21, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
• 10247205Dec 13, 2023Brakes, Electrical system, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
• 10246152Nov 16, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
• 10245680Nov 15, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when high beam assist or traffic sign detection limited, DTC 12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module.
• 10245675Nov 14, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides information for when the license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
• 10245285Nov 7, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
• 10244595Oct 30, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
• 10244517Oct 25, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
• 10244467Oct 13, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
• 10244320Oct 13, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).
• 10244546Oct 12, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when Navigation, Bluetooth, smartphone interface, and voice recognition is not available.
• 10243930Oct 4, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
• 10242949Sep 18, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information for when the brakes creak at an almost standstill.
• 10242948Sep 18, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 10242946Sep 18, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information on brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
• 10242945Sep 15, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information on for when there is corrosion on the friction surface of a steel brake disc.
• 10242940Sep 15, 2023Steering. This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
• 10242942Sep 14, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information on brake noise analysis and handling.
• 10242906Sep 13, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
• 10242903Sep 7, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
• 10241458Aug 23, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
• 10240154Jul 19, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.
• 10240152Jul 19, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
• 10239686Jul 19, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
• 10240212Jul 17, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
• 10238396Jun 30, 2023Air bags. This bulletin provides information for when the airbag warning light is on and DTC B13BCF2 is stored in the airbag control module.
• 10238321Jun 29, 2023Suspension. This bulletin provides information for when creaking and squeaking noises emit from the front end on uneven roads.
• 10238315Jun 29, 2023Steering. This bulletin provides information for when the front shock absorber cap emits cracking noises or causes spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
• 10238235Jun 20, 2023Brakes. This bulletin provides information for when one or more DC is stored in the ABS control unit related to the parking switch; DTC C100C07 and/or C100C29.
• 10238233Jun 20, 2023Steering. This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
• 10238273Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
• 10238194Jun 8, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
• 10238160Jun 6, 2023Steering, Suspension. This bulletin provides information for when cracking noises/spring jumps occur when steering or when maneuvering.
• 10238172Jun 5, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
• 10237383May 24, 2023Suspension. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop and shock absorber cap when cracking noises/spring jumps are detected when steering or maneuvering.
• 10237017May 22, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
• 10236601May 12, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
• 10236373May 9, 2023Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information for when there is moisture accumulation in the exterior lights.

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