2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron technical service bulletins
451 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeaking noises from the front end on uneven...
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- This bulleti provides informaitpon wheh the electric drive system warning lamp lights up; DTCs under 008C.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the...
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are rattling/grinding noises reported from the front end.
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair.
- This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless...
- This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel.
- This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00...
- This bulletin provides information when there are creaking/squeakignnoises from the front end on uneven roads.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the electric drive system warning lamp lights up/DTCs under 008C.
- This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
- This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases...
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- This bulletin provides basic informaiton on damaged high-voltage batteries.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective.
- The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to...
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the...
- This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information about where to download the Audi frequency app.
- This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs.
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides information on the use of the Audi frequencly analysis app, and where the...
- This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- This bulletin provides information for when the 12V socket and/or the cigarette lighter are not working.
- This bulletin advises that the cell module label must be documented when replacing the HV modules.
- This bulletin provides basic information on damaged high-voltage batteries.
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- This bulletin provides service infrmation for workshop mode with Audi connect vehicles.
- This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion...
- This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call LED in the roof module is not lit up green.
- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information about voice recognition performance, and bluetooth call quality issues...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a noise from the fuel line.
- This bulletin provides information when the front silencer stud on the flange of the front muffler has...
- This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations at the front of the vehicle at idling speed.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance.
- This bulletin provides guidance for exterior glass cleaning.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the license plate mouting bracket threaded inserts are stripped.
- This bulletin provides information about the steering wheel alignment.
- This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when tehre is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the FMC for obtaining vehicle software updates...
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a fluid sample request from Product Support.
- This bulletin provides information when there are cracking/clattering/squeaking noises while steering.
- This bulletin addresses complaints about the heated steering wheel, DTC B145504.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a cracking noise heard from the front or rear end of the...
- This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- This bulletin provides information when there is vibration/clacking/boomingnoises when driving due to...
- This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- This bulletin provides information related to the VIN-4-PIN Program.
- This bulletin provides sevice info regarding the bluetooth connection with an Apple iPhone.
- This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides information for when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the...
- This bulletin provides tips for improving the robustness of the Bluetooth and CarPlay connection.
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- This bulletin provides information for wire harness repairs and documentation.
- This Repoarting Obligation requests that technicians create a ticket with the Technical Asisstance Center...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- This bulleitn provides information regarding UV Leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.
- This bulletin providesi nformation when various DTCs are stored; high maximum temperature recorded for...
- This TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter...
- This TSB provides information when there are vibrations at the front of the vehicle at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information when a
- This TSB provides information related to billing regarding billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- This bulletin provides information when DTC U14A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM.
- This bulletin provides accounting instructions for noises from the headliner/noises from the panoramic...
- Service Action and UPDATE Closure Notice
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the...
- This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi pre sense is displayed after...
- This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
- This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
- This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.
- Apple CarPlay: general troubleshooting for connection complaints.
- This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements...
- This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS...
- This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises from the steering rack when steering.
- This bulletin provides repair information for Panoramic sunroofs.
- This TSB provides information when there are visible wires in the interior.
- This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- This TSB provides informaiton about locating noises coming from suspension.
- This bulletin provides information regarding creaking/squeaking noises from the front end on uneven roads.
- This bulletin advises that the cell module must be documented when replacing HV modules.
- This bulletin is an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- This bulletin provides information when a cracking noise can be heard from the vehicle front or rear end...
- This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
- This TSB provides information when there is cracked paintwork with corrosion at joint between roof and...
- This bulletin provides information when a GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical defects, scratches, and/or chrome peeling.
- This bulletin provides information when the control functions in the vehicle are restricted.
- This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle...
- This bulletin provides information regarding wheel alignment.
- This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean...
- This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass.
- This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides information regarding documenting cell module labels when replacing HV modules.
- This TSB provides information when the message "High beam assist and/or traffic sign recognition currently...
- This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy...
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when a cracking noise is heard fron the front or rear end of the...
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop...
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore...
- This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi...
- This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the exterior black optic trim is discolored.
- This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof...
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the...
- This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis.
- This bulletin provides information when there are rattling/grindingn oises from the front end/brake system.
- This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with...
- This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction.
- This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to...
- This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox...
- This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the calendar function is not available; MIB2 and MIB2+.
- This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start...
- This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in...
- This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is a leak from the end cover of the dual clutch.
- This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors (Audi advanced key) inoperative.
- This bulletin provides informatoni when the Gearbox warning comes on; various DTCs in the TCM.
- This bulletin provides information when there are cracking noises/spring jump when steering or when...
- This bulletin provides information when there is visual damage on the steering wheel.
- This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention.
- This bulletin provides information when the defrost function deactivates after 5-10 seconds and/or MMI...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the...
- This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical...
- This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.A1
- This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
- This bulletin provides information when the airbag warning light is on, DTC B13BCF2 stored in the airbag...
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- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibration or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information when the door handle touch sensors for Audi advanced key are inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise while steering.
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides information on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- This bulletin provides infomrion when the Gearbox warnming comes on; DTC memory entries in the TCM.
- This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument...
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.
- This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.
- This bulletin provides information when timer charging does not work.
- This bulletin provides details on the VIN-4-PIN program.
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information for when the 12 Volt battery is discharged after charging the...
- This bulletin provides information for when the charge connection lock mechanism malfunctions and the...
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the customer advises that there is insufficient or uneven...
- This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during...
- This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming...
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the MIL is on and DTC P044200 and/or P045600 is stored in the...
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs.
- Dealer Communication
- This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front...
- This bulletin addresses a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
- This bulletin describes a reporting program for Audi certified technicians.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
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- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and...
- This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.
- This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- This bulletin includes directions for updating the MIB2 software to address an issue where the...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for an oil leak from the bell housing.
- This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise (rumbling or squeaking from the front...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank.
- This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is...
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Update battery charging control manager (BCCM) module software.
- This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
- This informational bulletin shows the battery design differences in the app, laptop, etc.
- This informational bulletin outlines what is damage due to outside influence on a seat belt.
- This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.
- This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
- This informational bulletin gives instructions for identifying chip tuning.
- This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering...
- This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS module with several warning...
- This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the...
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This information bulletin explains how the daylights turn on and off.
- This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere...
- This bulletin contains instructions to update eligible cars from Google Earth to the new service provided...
- This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi presense interventions.
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
- This informational bulletin explains why the version information pops-up.
- This bulletin contains a cleaning procedure from leftover residue from suction cups or labels.
- This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B, B102229, and/or B102202 with...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.
- This bulletin contains instructions for addressing an insufficient or uneven heating performance from the...
- This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
- This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at...
- This bulletin states to not perform any repairs and show the customer how to manually re-enable the map.
- This bulletin contains instructions for addressing condensation in the headlights.
- This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts...
- This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs...
- This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle.
- This bulletin contains instructions for properly removing the instrument panel vents.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for Audi connect before performing any MMI work.
- This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for voice recognition or Bluetooth quality issues that are...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for replacing a HV battery.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800.
- This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
- This bulletin contains instructions for verifying a charge indicator condition and submitting a TAC Web...
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- This bulletin contains instructions for addressing the issue when the parking assist will intermittently...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700 and/or C052800.
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Moisture may enter the high-voltage battery due to corrosion creep at the battery regulation control unit...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map...
- This bulletin contains instructions for creating a PSS record when the satellite map setting is lost.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the HV battery charging does not work when the timer...
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining unexpected Audi pre sense interventions.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to use the QR code in a TSB.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
- Apple car play function.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when a phone is connected to the vehicle via...
- The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season...
- This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- This bulletin contains information on why the TPMS message 'Tire pressure: malfunction!' appears without DTCs.
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- On Audi A3 e-tron vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the heating output may not be fully...
- This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800
- Oil chart section: changed
- Additional Maintenance Section: ADDED to Battery
- This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights
- New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- This bulletin contains a software update for DTC B158129 and B158131 with the A/C system being inoperative.
- This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level...
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for submitting a PSS when the instrument cluster map...
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system.
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTCs P045600, and/or P044200, P04EF00, P04ED00.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for claiming Panoramic sunroofs
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800
- Additional Maintenance Items Section: REMOVED: S5 from 40K mile Stronic Transmission Service
- This informational bulletin contains repair information for Panoramic sunroofs
- 2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule
- This bulletin contains instructions for when there is a rattle noise or a shudder when pulling away in D or R.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for 3.0 and 2.9 TFSI engines that have oil loss around the...
- Oil Capacity Table: Changed Oil Specs for all models
- This bulletin contains instructions for MIB2 Standard on how to update the MMI.
- ADDED to footnote (b at the end of the chart: "If vehicle has a top speed of 174 mph, it has the Dynamic...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
- Update
- Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
- New Document
- Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
- Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be...
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
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