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Service bulletin A101511 2018288-

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10119945
Published by NHTSA2017-10-21
Manufacturer's numberA101511 2018288-
Manufacturer's date2015-03-17
NHTSA componentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA's summary

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these metal debris pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, they could be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Engine

Vehicles listed
AUDI A32005
AUDI A32006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
AUDI A3 CABRIOLET2015 to 2016
AUDI A3 SPORTBACK E-TRON2016
AUDI A41998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
AUDI A4 ALLROAD2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI A4 AVANT2011 to 2012
AUDI A4 CABRIOLET2006 to 2009
AUDI A52008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI A5 CABRIOLET2010 to 2016
AUDI A61998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI A72012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI A81998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI ALLROAD2013 to 2016
AUDI Q32015, 2016
AUDI Q52009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI Q72007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
AUDI R82008, 2009, 2010
AUDI R82013
AUDI R8 GT SPYDER2012
AUDI R8 SPYDER2011
AUDI R8 SPYDER2014 to 2015
AUDI RS52013
AUDI S32015, 2016
AUDI S41998 to 1999
AUDI S42000, 2001, 2002
AUDI S42003
AUDI S42004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
AUDI S42010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI S52008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI S5 CABRIOLET2010 to 2016
AUDI S61998 to 2001
AUDI S62002, 2003
AUDI S62004 to 2006
AUDI S62007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
AUDI S62013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI S72013, 2014, 2015, 2016
AUDI S81998 to 2000
AUDI S82001, 2002, 2003
AUDI S82013
AUDI S82015, 2016
AUDI TT2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
AUDI TT2007
AUDI TT2008, 2009, 2010
AUDI TT ROADSTER2011 to 2016

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20221332022-03-23. Engine
22V1780002022-03-23. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
18V2290002018-04-11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
20170022017-01-04. Engine
17V0020002017-01-03. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
16V6190002016-08-24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
14V5160002014-08-26. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
20043692004-10-08. Engine
19981261998-06-22. Engine
98V1340001998-06-22. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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SM 01-20262026-08-05. Other. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
TSB_2082323_12026-07-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
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TSB_2021205_102026-03-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
TSB_2060750_52026-02-06. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
TSB_2074640_22026-01-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km.
TSB_2075530_22025-04-04. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
A0124482014753_132025-01-07. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.