2018 Audi S3 Technical Service Bulletins

655 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 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.
• 10145680Jul 11, 2018Equipment. Reminder Section: Changed GFF statement to the following: All PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) using PDI Total Function Test Plan only.
• 10144678Jun 21, 2018Equipment. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
• 10144996May 4, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.
• 10145010May 2, 2018Equipment. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
• 10144624May 2, 2018Tires. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
• 10138303Mar 29, 2018Tires. New Document Added
• 10133299Feb 2, 2018Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.
• 10133281Dec 20, 2017Engine cooling. Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long Life IV
• 10133437Nov 30, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace
• 10133436Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles or 6 years
• 10133427Nov 21, 2017Equipment. Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi® options > Wi-Fi® Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped) Review TSB 2042942 for additional information Make sure the system fully connects to the wireless network (LTE symbol with service…
• 10133365Nov 16, 2017Other or unknown. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.
• 10133426Nov 1, 2017Equipment. All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
• 10133420Nov 1, 2017Equipment. Vehicle Preparation section: Added "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"
• 10153113Sep 18, 2017Equipment. Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
• 10153116Sep 15, 2017Equipment. New Document
• 10153071Sep 15, 2017Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
• 10153112Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
• 10153111Sep 12, 2017Equipment. Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"
• 10127949Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation.
• 10133348Aug 18, 2017Suspension, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under…
• 10127906Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. This bulletin contains information about the Start/Stop system.
• 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.
• 10127844Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Audi connect Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 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.
• 10127803Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Infotainment Section: Added: "If Audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?The myAudi Server is currently unavailable?, reference TSB 2048436 to activate service"
• 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.
• 10127769Jun 22, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10127752Jun 22, 2017Brakes. This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
• 10127794Jun 21, 2017Equipment. Added
• 10127770Jun 21, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10128340May 22, 2017Suspension. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
• 10128350May 10, 2017Engine. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
• 10128253Mar 8, 2017Tires. New Document
• 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.
• 10120800Feb 10, 2017Equipment. Additional Maintenance Items Section: Perform first at 60,000 miles: REMOVED RS 3 from Air Cleaner exceptions
• 10118415Feb 3, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
• 10119791Dec 12, 2016Equipment. New document
• 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.
• 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.
• 10092325Jul 26, 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 .

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