2011 Audi A6 technical service bulletins
966 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2011 Audi A6.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- 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 information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 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 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 bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00...
- This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the...
- This bulletin provides infomraiotn when there is a gearbox malfunction message in the instrument clostuer;...
- 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 is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- 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 informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 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 TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 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 when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake...
- 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 bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements...
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the tailpipes.
- 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 TSB provides informatin when the cigarette lighter element does not eject, or the cigarette lighter...
- This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the...
- 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 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 about leather care and seat repair.
- This TSB provides information when the exterior rubber trim is spotted.
- This bulletin provides information when noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft are reported.
- 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 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 when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 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 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 informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with...
- 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 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 service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 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 for when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 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 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 on the ordering procedures for VIN Plates, and Safety Certification labels.
- This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.
- This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.
- This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.
- This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.
- This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
- This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software...
- This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
- This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.
- This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
- This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or...
- This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
- This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in...
- This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).
- This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
- This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.
- This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- This bulletin provides information for when there is noise from the area around the instrument cluster.
- This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights...
- This bulletin provides information regarding the Audi advanced key.
- This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.
- This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding,...
- This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights...
- This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the...
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- This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.
- This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
- This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not...
- In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- Takata recall and 3G turndown
- This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
- This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.
- 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...
- SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
- In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue
- In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that...
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
- In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
- In conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Audi sent Takata airbag recall...
- This Document informs dealers on the new Takata warranty extension for 2005-2017 A3, A4 Avant, A4 Sedan,...
- 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 describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing
- This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area.
- Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy
- In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Audi is sending Takata airbag recall...
- This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean the secondary air ports if they have too much carbon and
- This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of...
- This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.
- This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
- In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall...
- In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Audi is sending Takata airbag recall...
- This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is...
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.
- Dealer Communication
- This bulletin contains inspection guidelines for radio interference that causes noises in the speaker.
- This informational bulletin gives instructions for identifying chip tuning.
- In conjunction with the Idaho DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering...
- The oil pressure switch is defective.
- This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
- This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere...
- In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the Texas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- 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 contains repair instrructions for when there are noises in the engine compartment with DTC...
- This bulletin provides instructions on how to clean exterior glass.
- This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor in the vehicle.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- This bulletin contains instructions for determining if bushings need to be replaced.
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is radio static when the rear heater is active.
- This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.
- This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at...
- This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- This bulletin contains a guide for troubleshooting HD radio issues.
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- In conjunction with the Michigan Department of State, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder...
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- In conjunction with the County of Fort Bend, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recalll reminder notices...
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there are noises in the engine compartment with DTC...
- This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer.
- In conjunction with the Tennessee DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the City of Miramar, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately...
- In conjunction with the City of La Puente, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- 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 bulletin contains instructions for correcting the phonebook.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for issues with the navigation map database.
- 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...
- Effective immediately, TK Services Inc. will resume scheduling part pick-up from dealerships and service...
- This information bulletin contains instructions for technicans on how to ensure their TAC call goes smoothly.
- In conjunction with the Nebraska DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- Operational Update
- In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Audi sent Takata airbag recall...
- In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for when car wash bristles are stuck in the headlights
- Exterior lights, moisture accumulation 2013-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 Sportback, 2004-2005 A4...
- New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder
- In conjunction with the Pennsylvania DMV, Audi sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately...
- In conjunction with the Arkansas DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- In conjunction with the Houston Dept
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing the rear camera wiring harness.
- XPO Phone Outage
- In conjunction with the Florida Dept
- This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers.
- Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- Body components
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions
- In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- 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 communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion...
- In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- Additional maintenance items
- In conjunction with the City of Compton, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19....
- In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Aud will be sending Takata airbag...
- This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering...
- Mailing Information: In conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD Creator program
- This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading
- This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements
- This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3,...
- This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries...
- Mailing Information: In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending...
- Takata Reminder Mailing
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for covering the trim of the head-up display to...
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
- This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "AIR system...
- Takata-Updated Part Return-VW Dealer USA 07-2018
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned and only the success part number used.
- The part number listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers ordered.
- IMPORTANT! Takata Recall Update
- This bulletin contains instructions for removing the HD radio feature if requested by the customer.
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- AUDI Takata Airbag Collection Time Extended
- Takata Recall Campaign
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- Email-Audi Takata Airbag Inflator Collection Update
- This informational bulletin is hardware update for vehicles that can no longer receive 2G service from T...
- Over time and mileage and under certain conditions, the factory-installed catalysts may not perform as...
- This informational bulletin explains why an error message appears when using the AMI.
- Takata Parts request update.
- This bulletin is hardware update for vehicles that can no longer receive 2G service from T Mobile
- This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting tips for various issues with the MMI3G+...
- Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
- This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are...
- This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the...
- This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- This informational bulletin contains information on why ACC sensor could be deactivated.
- This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
- This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing...
- 69N1, 69N2
- This informational bulletin provides instructions for when DTC P195000 appears but there is no customer...
- 69N1, 69N2 and 69O2
- This bulletin contains repair information for when the remote key has low range or the functions do not work
- This informational bulletin contains details about a normal function of the top view camera system.
- This informational bulletin contains instructions for sychronizing the remote key after the battery has...
- Technical bulletins and updates
- Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians...
- This bulletin provides software update information for the mmmi 3G or rmc for navigation data.
- This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and...
- This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
- This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code.
- The bulletin states a normal function of the headlight switch and how to fix but not replace
- This bulletin lists instructions for what to replace when a dimmer cap is missing from the headlight switch.
- This bulletin is hardware update for vehicles that CAN no longer receive 2G service from t mobile
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting tips for various issues with the MMI3G+...
- This tehcnial service bulletin provides cleaning instructions for carbon accumulation in the secondary air...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for insulating the bracket for the starter motor...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for covering the trim of the head-up display to...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for insulating the trim pieces of the head-up...
- This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel...
- This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
- This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for excessive oil consumption and update the...
- This technical service bulletin contains instructions for pressure washing ports to resolve an "air system...
- This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
- This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to verify a rattling noise heard at cold start and to...
- A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing
- The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only...
- TSBs in this newsletters include the MIL on due to DTC P042000 and/or P043000 (Catalyst system Bank 1/2,...
- MIL is on due to One of the following DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance is stored in the engine control...
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers
- The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system
- VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label requires replacement.
- When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is...
- The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal
- The traffic feature in the MMI navigation is inoperative
- The engine judders or runs erratically
- This Technical Bulletin provides an overview of HD Radio technology and terminology
- A rattling noise is heard from the right dash panel area when the car is driven with light acceleration...
- DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only...
- The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- This document contains the important email to all Audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed or is stuck closed
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative
- The customer complains that the Audi connect online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only...
- Audi: all audi 2011-2012 model year with an 2.0 tfsi engine will be extending the warranty on all fuel...
- Audi: some 2011-2012 audi vehicles with 2.0 tfsi engines will have the warranty extended for intake...
- Audi: some audi vehicles with 2.0 tfsi engines will have the warranty extended for the intake solenoid
- Customer may report that downshifts are not smooth when the vehicle is slowing down
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Audi: engine, on some vehicles, would run irregularly or have malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on or...
- Clutch is not operating properly
- The customer complains that the Audi connect Online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only...
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
- This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers...
- Customer states all or part of the picture generated from the top view camera system has an unnatural hue
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules
- Part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles equipped with LED daytime running lights
- When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes Briefly after...
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- The customer complains that the Audi Connect Online service in their 2012-2013 A6 or A7 vehicle only...
- Customer reports that the ignition sporadically cannot be switched on. DTC 00456 (Access/start control...
- Group "A" complaints: Valid for vehicles with MMI software below version 566
- Cracking or clicking noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when it is driven...
- In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal...
- The customer complains about the picture quality of rearview backup camera image in the MMI screen
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- The MIL is on. DTCs P2440(00) and/or P2442(00) are stored in the ECM. One of the combi valves is defective...
- This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump.
- The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable...
- Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out
- The message "Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in...
- The customer complains that the vehicle sporadically cannot be started
- This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi oil quality standards (VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01,...
- Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start...
- Noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Equipment: electrical
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a...
- High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- The customer may report flickering of the dash insert lighting, of the A/C control panel lighting, or of...
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation
- This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees
- The engine warning light is on after engine replacement
- The programmed values for the misfiring recognition are not automatically reset by deleting the memory once.
- A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing (Figure 1, Figure 2, and...
- A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the...
- The 12V outlet compartment in the rear center console is disengaged, causing the compartment to come out...
- The following message appears on the MMI display: ?Device or cable type not supported?. The ?Device or...
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- Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers,...
- Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- Tightening wheel bolts
- MIL on. DTCs for air-fuel ratio imbalance are stored in the engine control module (ECM). An incorrect...
- The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty
- An incorrect software setting causes the DTC to be stored.
- The iPod or the USB memory stick is not recognized or the iPod is not charged when either unit is...
- The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card
- The engine warning light is on after engine replacement
- The programmed values for the misfire adaption are not automatically reset when the memory is deleted
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
- Customer states that the vehicle cannot be refueled due to difficulty inserting the fuel pump nozzle into...
- Beginning with MY2009, the filler necks of various TDI clean diesel vehicles were equipped with a...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- The customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the USA or Canada
- Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over...
- Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- Audi: under specific conditions, the emissions control systems warranty, for fuel injector replacement,...
- Audi: a warranty extension has been issued for 10 yrs or 120, 000 miles, whichever occur first, on...
- Audi: warranty extension for emissions control systems warranty for fuel injector replacement, has been...
- The washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS, but the washer solvent level is correct
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning
- Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning.
- The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- The message ?Oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil? appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil...
- The engine judders or runs erratically
- Possible incorrect function on the sensor elements of the air mass meter.
- Under certain driving conditions, the secondary air ports in the cylinder head can accumulate carbon over...
- One or more fuel injectors may be stuck open, allowing fuel to enter the combustion chamber when the...
- Audi: some vehicles are experiencing xenon high beam failure on one side, all leds failure in headlight or...
- Technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated
- The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off
- A DTC with the description ?Invalid Data Record? is stored after an ECU has been replaced or updated.
- The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the engine control module.The oil pressure switch is defective.
- I-wire new wiring diagram application
- The sunglass holder in the dome light assembly will not latch closed
- Sunglass holder will not close
- The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked...
- This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake...
- Pending service solutions and bulletins
- Brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be...
- The yellow warning for electromechanical parking brake (EPB) appeared once in the instrument cluster
- Yellow warning light for electric parking brake on, ACC inoperative once
- Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
- Squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering
- Shock absorber leaks: assessment aid
- Idenifying and mixing factory fill engine coolants
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- ElsaPro Software update and technical bulletins
- Module
- Automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket
- As the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak
- ATF pan leaks
- Audi: electrically adjustable steering column adjustment fails to adjust vertical and is restricted and...
- Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust vertically
- Vehicle lacks power or will not move after stop due to simultaneous depressing of the brake and...
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator...
- This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Google Maps Street View (NVLW))
- After one or both of the front door control units (J386/J387) is replaced, one or both of the rear door...
- The seat memory does not work
- Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery
- This TSB provides basic diagnosis steps for discharged batteries, general tips for working with batteries,...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Apple® devices with the new 8-pin plug will not play videos using the Audi Music Interface
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Elsa newsletter
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other...
- Customer complains that during Bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the...
- When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is...
- Customer may report that the vehicle does not start due to a discharged battery
- The customer complains of one or more of the following issues: ? When the vehicle is completely refueled,...
- Vehicle does not start, battery flat DTC stored (DTC U101100)
- After the airbag control module (J234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via SVM spec/actual
- The warning light for dynamic headlight range control is displayed in the instrument cluster
- Echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound...
- The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the ECM. Under extreme driving conditions (such as short-distance,...
- Under extreme driving conditions (such as short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can
- The MIL is on. DTC P164B(00) is stored in the ECM. The oil pressure switch is defective.
- Updated oil pressure switch
- There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system
- The process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy
- When oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the oil pan area
- The MIL is on. DTC may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting are...
- The Audi MMI system will not play audio files from an SD card
- In tank, fuel pump may be making a straining noise
- The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting...
- Customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied
- Sound system ?pops? and loses audio for a few seconds
- The MIL is on. DTC P0087 may be stored in the ECM. Drivability concerns such as hard starting/no starting...
- Audi: some vehicles would experience rough idle, driving power reduced, illumination of malfunction...
- During a Bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party
- When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- During reset of the service reminder, the message ?AIR system
- Audi: on certain vehicles, use calibrated torque wrench and not torque sticks, torque extension bars and...
- Wheel bolt requires torque adjustment
- Audi: information provided regarding warranty extension on carbon buildup removal, engine cylinder head...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). Under extreme driving conditions (such...
- Under extreme driving conditions (such short-distance, stop-and-go driving), high crankcase pressure can
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel
- Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel.
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration and/or oscillation
- Wind noise from Exterior Mirror.
- ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- Upon customer complaint of excessive engine oil consumption.
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area.
- In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal...
- The leak can be traced to the connection of the water pump and the hose leading to the heater core (Figure...
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected
- The navigation DVD or other CD/DVD cannot be ejected.
- Several weeks ago, the ODIS Quick Reference Guide was sent to all dealer technicians (non-corporate
- Customer states that the BOSE sound system does not have enough bass
- This communication is to inform you of upcoming Update 28G6. There are 79,232 Audi vehicles affected in...
- The current sound system equalization provides a flat frequency response, which many customers may
- Upcoming Update 28G6.
- Ignition Coils
- Audi: driver information display message side assist unavailable and lane change assist is sporadic...
- When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other...
- Customer complains that Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative
- Lane Change Assistant sporadically inoperative
- The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked...
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- This document contains the Audi oil capacity chart.
- The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty
- Customer reports sound system ?pops? and loses audio for a few seconds (for vehicles with base sound...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- During reset of the service reminder, the following message appears on the ODIS tester: ?Secondary air...
- During reset of the service reminder, the following message appears on the ODIS tester: ?Secondary air...
- The customer may report a discharged battery when trying to start the vehicle
- Low battery charge: excess current draw location
- Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM
- Battery testing and charging for vehicles equipped with a Battery Data Manager (BDM
- Battery testing and charging
- Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
- Audi Oil Capacity Chart
- This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic
- Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative
- Seat memory function does not work
- Sound system ?pops? and loses audio for a few seconds
- Cracking or clicking noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when it is driven...
- Cracking noises from rear of vehicle
- Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers
- Squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered
- Cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -U1- to begin the heating process, or the...
- Customer is inquiring about retrofitting the MMI system with a language pack or map database outside of...
- The engine warning light is on after engine replacement
- Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers,...
- Sound system ?pops? and loses audio for a few seconds (for vehicles with base sound system)
- The Bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s Infotainment system
- Audi Lane Change Assistant deactivates or is sporadically inoperative
- Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed
- After replacing the electromechanical steering with the control unit J500, the unit cannot be coded via...
- Steering rack control unit cannot be coded
- Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming...
- Electric steering column adjustment is restricted or does not work at all
- Customer states the vertical adjustment of the steering column does not work or works intermittently
- MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301
- The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- As part of Audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems...
- Engine and engine cooling
- Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes
- Sound system "pops" and loses audio for a few seconds (for vehicles with base sound system) or sound...
- This document contains information on the Audi braking guard.
- This document contains information on the Audi side assist update.
- Cap on dimmer knob (light switch) has fallen off and cannot be found.
- The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle "locked...
- When a phonebook with a large number of contacts is being downloaded, the MMI screen freezes in one of the...
- Audi: in some vehicles, the clutches, after having torque converter, complete gearbox replacement or...
- Rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down
- After a mechatronics, torque converter, or complete gearbox replacement, the clutches must be adapted to...
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- CD or DVD disks do not automatically change from one to the next in the external CD or DVD changer.
- The customer is able to program one or more of the Homelink buttons using their garage door remote, but...
- Audi: the connection of water pump and hose, on some vehicles, leading to heater core, has a coolant...
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- The customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener...
- Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been...
- Customer states that the BOSE sound system does not have enough bass
- Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers
- The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in...
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- The MMI control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- When the driver uses the Bluetooth hands-free telephone system to make a call, the listener on the other...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- Audi: some vehicles may lack power or will not move after stop due to simultaneously depressing the brake...
- MIL on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module
- This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously
- Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the...
- Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of two new Required Special...
- MIL on. A cylinder misfire fault (DTC P0301 ? P0306) with DTC P130A is stored in the engine control module...
- 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor)
- 01 MIL on (DTC P1196/P1197/P0135, heater circuit fault lambda sensor)
- The customer may report that the Easy Entry function of the power adjustable steering column...
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- Customer may report coolant leaking from the engine area
- Customer complains of brake squeal.
- Brakes squeel
- This TSB contains information on technician preparation when calling the Audi Technical Assistance Center
- MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time
- Customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Engine oil consumption
- Oil filter cartridge requires replacement.
- Engine oil service
- Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants
- Muh? sound or moaning noise coming from the front brakes (FNRG). The performance of the brakes is not...
- Elsaweb Newsletter
- Brakes make moaning or "muh" noise when accelerating from stop or turning at slow speeds
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption.
- The engine warning light is on after engine replacement
- Engine warning light on after engine replacement
- Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently
- Audi: the air charge cooler, on some vehicles, leaking small amounts of coolant, caused by installation of...
- Some Audi A6 customers have reported small coolant leaks from the air charge cooler on their vehicles
- Customer feels vibration from 55
- This document contains information on the upcoming service action 19i4.
- Customer complains of excessive oil consumption
- Central locking via remote control does not work either sporadically or permanently
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving...
- Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards.
- Audi Delivery Guidelines.
- Warning light for dynamic headlight range control is displayed in the instrument cluster
- MIL on, with DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module)
- Engine oil consumption too high
- Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009
- The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect
- The vehicle cannot be started sporadically
- Sporadic vehicle no start (DTC P170100, P157000)
- Engine oil consumption too high
- In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal...
- Air conditioning is inoperative
- The driver? s voice is difficult to clearly understand by the caller on the other end of the call when...
- Clicking or clacking noise when maneuvering or parking
- Clicking noise from wheel bearing
- Customer complaint is that street addresses with hyphens (e.g. 27-80) cannot be entered as a Navigation...
- Audi: while driving, mainly short distance (stop and go), high crankcase pressure CAN lead to dtcs P113700...
- MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time
- MIL on, with one or more DTCs stored in the 01 (Engine Control Module)
- DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time.
- MIL on. DTC P0491 and P0492 (Secondary Air System Insufficient Flow, Bank 1/2) are stored at the same time.
- Under extreme driving conditions, such as a driving profile of mainly short distance (stop and go) driving...
- MIL on. Engine misfire
- Unnecessary High Pressure Fuel Pumps replacement due to Guided Fault Finding test plans not being...
- Customer may complain that the vehicle locks itself when removing the key from the ignition lock
- The seat memory does not work
- CD or DVD disks do not automatically change from one to the next in the external CD or DVD changer
- Condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front...
- Excessive Voltage DTCs present in multiple control units
- Audi: unit CAN not be coded after replacing electromechanical steering control units (J500) via svm...
- After replacing the electromechanical steering with the control unit J500, the unit cannot be coded via...
- Cracking or clicking noises from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when driving over bumps or...
- Cracking noises from rear of vehicle
- MIL on. DTCs for the cam actuators are stored in ECM memory
- MIL on. One or several of the following DTCs for the cam actuators are stored in ECM memory
- The customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or...
- The vehicle cannot be started sporadically
- Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist
- Engine oil consumption too high
- Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2009
- Engine oil consumption too high, 3.0T TFSI Model Year 2010 ? 2012
- Noise when making a turn under hot conditions
- Audi: the instrument cluster displays warning for headlight dynamic range control module.
- Audi: instrument cluster illuminates showing headlight dynamic range control, which may have faulty...
- Audi: back up camera image is incorrect or off, too bright, too dark, fuzzy, distorted or opaque
- Audi: when selecting reverse gear, the picture of rearview camera fails to appear, sporadically. certain...
- Audi: MIL on
- Audi: displayed in the instrument cluster is the warning for the dynamic headlight range control.
- Audi: vehicle have issues with ignition key CAN not be removed from ignition; vehicle in park position but...
- Audi: some model year vehicles must have the service part for the airbag control unit coded and/or...
- Audi: information regarding certain 2011-2012 model year vehicles rearview camera modules which were not...
- Audi: on certain model year 2008 to 2013 vehicles, during adjustment or removal, brake light sensors being...
- Audi service campaign: under certain conditions the coolant pump may leak
- Audi service campaign: apology letter about the water pump campaign
- Audi service campaign: apology letter about the water pump campaign and warranty information
- Audi service campaign: a seal inside the coolant pump CAN wear out and leak coolant
- Audi service campaign: the engine thermostat stays close and may cause the engine to overheat
- Update Installation Instructions.
- Audi: daytime running lights do not work
- Audi: central locking locks up when removing ignition key from ignition lock
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