2017 Audi S3 Technical Service Bulletins

620 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10191544Apr 21, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10190523Apr 15, 2021Equipment. This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
• 10190282Apr 2, 2021Seat belts, Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B, B102229, and/or B102202 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
• 10190280Apr 1, 2021Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
• 10189653Mar 29, 2021Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.
• 10189324Mar 19, 2021Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing an insufficient or uneven heating performance from the HVAC system.
• 10189325Mar 18, 2021Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
• 10189141Mar 9, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly V-belt and/or a toothed belt.
• 10188604Mar 2, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH.
• 10188602Mar 2, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10188590Mar 2, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank.
• 10187575Feb 25, 2021Brakes, Equipment. This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill).
• 10187977Feb 23, 2021Equipment. This bulletin states to not perform any repairs and show the customer how to manually re-enable the map.
• 10187582Feb 23, 2021Air bags, Seat belts. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B, B102229, and/or B102202 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
• 10187508Feb 17, 2021Exterior lighting. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing condensation in the headlights.
• 10187349Feb 10, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
• 10186994Feb 10, 2021Brakes. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
• 10186993Feb 10, 2021Brakes. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
• 10186992Feb 10, 2021Steering. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
• 10186983Feb 9, 2021Equipment. This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
• 10186982Feb 9, 2021Wheels. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10187000Feb 4, 2021Equipment. This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
• 10186945Feb 2, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10186510Jan 29, 2021Engine cooling. This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank.
• 10186569Jan 25, 2021Brakes. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
• 10185651Jan 13, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM.
• 10185672Jan 12, 2021Body and structure. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
• 10185232Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle.
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185275Dec 16, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for properly removing the instrument panel vents.
• 10185273Dec 9, 2020Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly.
• 10185281Dec 1, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE.
• 10183455Nov 24, 2020Suspension, Steering, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
• 10183473Nov 17, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for voice recognition or Bluetooth quality issues that are related to the microphone.
• 10183467Nov 10, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update that correct when the Google Map setting is lost.
• 10182518Nov 10, 2020Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin contains a software update for when the rearview/overhead view camera and the optical parking aid are sporadically not switched on when moving into reverse
• 10182517Nov 10, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MMI screens go blank and the system reboots, it may have stored DTC U10CF00 and/or B13B901.
• 10182516Nov 10, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for when playing music the CarPlay menu title, artist, or album name are shown as "Unknown".
• 10181981Oct 27, 2020Steering. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
• 10182046Oct 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
• 10181818Oct 22, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided by HERE.
• 10181056Oct 7, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10181059Oct 5, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10180155Sep 24, 2020Wheels, Tires, Equipment. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
• 10180146Sep 14, 2020Electrical 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.
• 10180144Sep 3, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
• 10179048Aug 31, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM.
• 10179112Aug 27, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
• 10178591Aug 13, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MMI screens go blank and the system reboots, it may have stored DTC U10CF00 and/or B13B901.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels

← All problems reported for the 2017 Audi S3