2018 Audi S4 Technical Service Bulletins

797 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Audi S4. 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.

• 10182491Nov 10, 2020Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This bulletin contains a software update for when the reversing camera switches from camera view to graphic view intermittently.
• 10182479Nov 4, 2020Equipment. Added Saga Part number for 0W40 oil: SAGA Part: G E55040S0
• 10182173Oct 29, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for oil loss found in the engine compartment.
• 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.
• 10181834Oct 16, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC B200FF1 and B200FF2.
• 10181815Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10181058Oct 8, 2020Engine, Body and structure. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10181185Oct 7, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin directs you to read the SSP and not perform any repairs for the concern.
• 10181056Oct 7, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains information for diagnosing the Start/Stop system.
• 10181436Oct 5, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. This bulletin contains calibration information for the front camera.
• 10181059Oct 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
• 10180155Sep 24, 2020Equipment, Wheels, Tires. Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
• 10180147Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing the issue when the parking assist will intermittently alert the customer to an obstruction and the sensors look 'pushed in'.
• 10180136Sep 15, 2020Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin directs you to read the SSP and not perform any repairs for the concern.
• 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.
• 10179047Aug 26, 2020Equipment, Engine. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10178820Aug 21, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with DTC C05ED00.
• 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.
• 10178560Aug 12, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for documenting the "Please reduce Oil Level" message in the instrument cluster potentially with an Engine Warmup request.
• 10178548Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178559Aug 4, 2020Equipment, Engine. New document
• 10178442Aug 4, 2020Body and structure. This bulletin contains instructions for when the black optic trim is discolored.
• 10178445Aug 3, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the satellite map setting is lost.
• 10177884Jul 20, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 10177408Jul 14, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC U101300 is logged with sports differential warning lamps or messages.
• 10177401Jul 14, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for oil loss found in the engine compartment.
• 10176873Jun 25, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
• 10176853Jun 25, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains software update instructions for when the audio is distorted from door speakers or subwoofer.
• 10176756Jun 17, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
• 10176408Jun 9, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
• 10176410Jun 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10176432Jun 5, 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.
• 10176069May 28, 2020Equipment. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
• 10175951May 18, 2020Equipment. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs P218100, P017B00, P308100, and P01E400.
• 10175375May 15, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Apple car play function.
• 10175376May 13, 2020Suspension, Equipment. This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle is driven over bumps.
• 10175371May 13, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front end).
• 10175370May 13, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).
• 10176067May 12, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth, one of the following conditions occurs when the user searches for a contact name in the MMI address book (by using the MMI control knob or the voice recognition system): *The MMI screen goes blank then restarts. *The MMI screen freezes for a few minutes then recovers.
• 10175308May 12, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin contains repair instructions for oil loss found in the engine compartment.
• 10175975May 11, 2020Seat belts, Air bags. This bulletin contains instructions for DTCs B130494 and B130594.
• 10175961May 8, 2020Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
• 10174949May 5, 2020Fuel system, Engine. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
• 10174548Apr 28, 2020Engine cooling. This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the engine compartment, front end, and underbody.
• 10174390Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
• 10174389Apr 24, 2020Electrical system. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

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