# Service bulletin A4020132059474\_2

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: 10177884
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-08\-06
- Manufacturer's number: A4020132059474\_2
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-07\-20
- NHTSA component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise \(rumbling or squeaking from the front end\).

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177884-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177884-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Equipment and accessories, Suspension, Shocks and struts

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2020 AUDI A3
- 2021 AUDI A3
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI A4
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI A5
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI A6
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI A7
- 2018 to 2020 AUDI A8
- 2021 AUDI A8
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI Q3
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI Q5
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI Q7
- 2019 to 2021 AUDI Q8
- 2018 AUDI R8
- 2019 AUDI R8
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI R8
- 2018 to 2019 AUDI RS 5
- 2020 AUDI RS 5
- 2021 AUDI RS 5
- 2021 AUDI RS 6 AVANT
- 2018 AUDI RS 7
- 2021 AUDI RS 7
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI RS Q8
- 2018 to 2020 AUDI RS6
- 2019 to 2020 AUDI RS7
- 2018 to 2020 AUDI S3
- 2021 AUDI S3
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI S4
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI S5
- 2018 AUDI S6
- 2019 AUDI S6
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI S6
- 2018 AUDI S7
- 2019 AUDI S7
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI S7
- 2018 AUDI S8
- 2019 AUDI S8
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI S8
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI SQ5
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI SQ7
- 2020 to 2021 AUDI SQ8
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI TT
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI TT RS
- 2018 to 2021 AUDI TTS

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V114000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V114000.md), 2019-02-20: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [A4323702070154\_1](/bulletins/10236593.md), 2023-06-06, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin states that the shock absorbers in the RS 5 should a part number index.
- [A4022462047758\_8](/bulletins/10216843.md), 2022-08-03, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; STEERING; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin states to lightly lubricate the contact surface between the buffer stop for the shock absorber, and the front shock absorber cap to address cracking noises/spring jumps when steering or maneuvering.
- [A4022322059474\_3](/bulletins/10206954.md), 2022-02-04, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting buffer stop noise \(rumbling or squeaking from the front end\).
- [A4021292047758\_7](/bulletins/10204724.md), 2022-01-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A4321502059564\_2](/bulletins/10198653.md), 2021-07-02, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for noises on uneven roads using chassis ears or the PICO tool.
- [A4220432059240\_1](/bulletins/10173908.md), 2020-05-07, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
- [A4220422058459\_1](/bulletins/10171340.md), 2020-03-05, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions when there is creaking noises from the rear of the vehicle from one of the shock absorber mountings.
- [A401993 2047758\-](/bulletins/10157238.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A401889 2047758](/bulletins/10153588.md), 2019-02-25, Service bulletin: STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
- [A401881 2044060\-](/bulletins/10145646.md), 2018-10-15, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.

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