# Service bulletin A171232 2018550\-

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10122799
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-11\-08
- Manufacturer's number: A171232 2018550\-
- Manufacturer's date: 2012\-10\-12
- NHTSA component: ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 \- 31 dated August 30, 2012. Oil consumption measurement \- Repair Authorization \(CA\). In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically engines with specified break\-in periods consume more oil during the break\-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break\-in period. Refer to the Owner's Manual for specific break\-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122799-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10122799-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2006 to 2013 AUDI A3
- 2000 to 2010 AUDI A4
- 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
- 2011 to 2012 AUDI A4 AVANT
- 2008 to 2009 AUDI A5
- 2013 AUDI A5
- 2000 to 2009 AUDI A6
- 2013 AUDI A6
- 2000 to 2013 AUDI A8
- 2009 to 2013 AUDI Q5
- 2007 to 2010 AUDI Q7
- 2013 AUDI Q7
- 2000 to 2002 AUDI S4
- 2003 AUDI S4
- 2004 to 2009 AUDI S4
- 2013 AUDI S4
- 2008 to 2009 AUDI S5
- 2013 AUDI S5
- 2000 to 2006 AUDI TT
- 2007 AUDI TT
- 2008 to 2010 AUDI TT
- 2011 to 2013 AUDI TT ROADSTER

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2022133](/recalls/tc/2022133.md), 2022-03-23: Engine
- [22V178000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V178000.md), 2022-03-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- [18V229000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V229000.md), 2018-04-11: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- [2017002](/recalls/tc/2017002.md), 2017-01-04: Engine
- [17V002000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V002000.md), 2017-01-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- [16V619000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V619000.md), 2016-08-24: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [14V516000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V516000.md), 2014-08-26: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [SM 01\-2026](/bulletins/11035797.md), 2026-08-05, Other: ENGINE. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- [TSB\_2082323\_1](/bulletins/11034728.md), 2026-07-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- [TSB\_2021205\_10](/bulletins/11029367.md), 2026-03-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- [TSB\_2060750\_5](/bulletins/11028398.md), 2026-02-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- [TSB\_2075530\_2](/bulletins/11016532.md), 2025-04-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- [A0124482014753\_13](/bulletins/11012476.md), 2025-01-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. 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.
- [A1524532075530\_1](/bulletins/11009928.md), 2024-11-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- [A2424632074810\_2](/bulletins/11009327.md), 2024-10-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- [A2124402044640\_13](/bulletins/11002220.md), 2024-06-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information when the engine is difficult to start; turbocharger is damaged \- 4.0L V8.
- [A2124402044640\_13](/bulletins/11002120.md), 2024-06-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin provides information when the engine is difficult to start; turbocharger is damaged \- 4.0L V8.

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