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.

• 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.
• 10251500Mar 5, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there are DTCs stored in the TCM J217 (address word 0002), and/or running problem, maximum temperature recorded for clutch K1.
• 10250815Feb 23, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for vehicles when the infotainment system sporadically reboots.
• 10250813Feb 23, 2024Back-over prevention (rear camera). This bulletin provides information for certain vehicles when the rearview camera/overhead view camera does not turn on.
• 10250558Feb 15, 2024Body and structure, Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there are noises coming from the trunk lid struts.
• 10250336Feb 9, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.
• 10250326Feb 9, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the rear shelf when playing music, or driving on rough roads.
• 10250314Feb 9, 2024Body and structure. This bulletin provides information when there is a cracking noise form the front end when changing directions.
• 10250322Feb 7, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
• 10250296Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when the low coolant light is illuminated but the coolant level is within specifications.
• 10250232Feb 6, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
• 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.
• 10247508Dec 14, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated parts and claiming information
• 10247507Dec 14, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated parts and claiming information
• 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.
• 10245541Nov 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed. Added example photos of transmission damage.
• 10245540Nov 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed. Added example photos of transmission damage.
• 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.
• 10244508Oct 24, 2023Body and structure. This bulletin provides information for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10244532Oct 23, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.
• 10244476Oct 23, 2023Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
• 10244325Oct 16, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
• 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.
• 10243948Oct 9, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information for when there is a Gearbox Malfunction warning stored in the TCM; DTCs P176F00, P176E00, P175E00, P175D00, P189900, P060700, P081000.
• 10243938Oct 9, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
• 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.
• 10242931Sep 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information for when the Gearbox warning comes on, and various DTC memory entries are stored in the TCM.
• 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.
• 10242930Sep 11, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.
• 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.
• 10241433Aug 18, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.
• 10241489Aug 3, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Audi is providing updated transmission control module (TCM) software to enhance an in-vehicle alert should a problem arise within the auxiliary hydraulic pump. Additionally, if a specific fault is found after the software is updated, a repair will be made to the transmission.
• 10241441Aug 3, 2023Equipment. This Document informs dealers on the Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Limited Warranty Extension
• 10241492Aug 2, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Letter to announce Repair Available - Service Action 34L4 / TCM Software
• 10241221Aug 2, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information for when Gearbox Malfunction Warning, DTC P0C2900, P176F00, P176E00 or P175E00 stored in the TCM.

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