Service bulletins for the 2012 Audi A3
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.
882 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 20AUTIRECHAINS | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TIRES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. New document 2004-2020 A4 allroad, A6 allroad, A8L, R8 Spyder |
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| Circular 26N1 | 2019-12-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Due to a parts catalog error, an incorrect emissions related component may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance. |
| Dealer 26N1 | 2019-12-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Due to a parts catalog error, an incorrect emissions related component may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance. |
| ATUBody2019 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Body components - Examples of customer misuse |
| AWA171020190918 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin explains the extended emissions warranty limited warranty extension for Model Year 2010 - 2013 2.0L TDI vehicles. Revised September 18, 2019 to include information about vehicles with a totaled status, and revised "Loaner Vehicle Applicability" statement. |
| A0019262052680_2 | 2019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage. |
| AWC 19-05 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; EQUIPMENT. This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries. |
| A9619432056019_1 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro. |
| AWC 19-04 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This communication is issued to remind dealers of the repair validation process for repair group 19. 2005-2019 A3, 1996-2019 A4, 2008-2019 A5, 1992-2019 A6, 2012-2019 A7, 1997-2019 A8, 2019 E-Tron, 2015-2019 Q3, 2010-2019 Q5, 2007-2019 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2000-2019 TT, 2008-2018 R8 |
| A4819792028220_8 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 2005-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2005-2012 A4 Avant, 2005-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2005-2020 A6, 2005-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2005-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7, 2019-2020 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2007-2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2004-2012 S4, 2004-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 S5 Coupe, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2007-2020 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2007-2009 S8, 2018-2020 SQ5, 2004-2020 TT Coupe, 2004-2020 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe |
| A8719912041717_6 | 2019-07-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. 2010-2021 A3, 2015-2021 A3 Cabrio, 2010-2016 A3 Sportback, 2010-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 2010-2012 A4 Avant, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2010-2021 A6, 2010-2021 A7, 2010-2021 A8, 2010-2019 e-tron, 2015-2021 Q3, 2010-2021 Q5, 2010-2021 Q7, 2019-2021 Q8, 2010-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2010-2021 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2010-2012 S4, 2010-2021 S5 Cabrio, 2010-2021 S5 Coupe, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2010-2021 S6, 2010-2020 S7, 2010-2021 SQ5, 2010-2021 TT Coupe, 2010-2021 TT Roadster |
| A9019192032113_2 | 2019-07-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading. 2008-2020 A3, 2015-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2008-2016 A3 Sportback, 2008-2020 A4, 2010-2020 A4 allroad, 2008-2012 A4 Avant, 2008-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2008-2020 A6, 2008-2011 A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 2008-2020 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2015-2020 Q3, 2009-2020 Q5, 2007-2020 Q7, 2019-2020 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2008-2012 S4, 2008-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2020 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2020 S5 Coupe, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008-2020 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2008-2009 S8, 2018-2021 SQ5, 2008-2020 TT Coupe, 2008-2020 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe |
| A0019212052680_1 | 2019-07-09. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage). 2008-2021A3, 2015-2021A3 Cabrio, 2005-2016 A3 Sportback, 1999-2021 A4, 2010-2021 A4 allroad, 1999-2012 A4 Avant, 2003-2009 A4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 A5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 A5 Coupe, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 1999-2021A6, 1999-2011A6 Avant, 2008-2020 A7, 1999-2021 A8, 2008-2019 e-tron, 2019-2021 e-tron quattro, 2015-2021 Q3, 2009-2021 Q5, 2007-2021 Q7, 2019 Q8, 2008-2020 R8 Coupe, 2011-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2007-2008 RS4, 2008 RS4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 RS5, 2010-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2004-2012 S4, 2004-2009 S4 Cabrio, 2010-2021 S5 Cabrio, 2008-2021 S5 Coupe, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2007-2021 S6, 2008-2020 S7, 2007-2009 S8, 2018-2021 SQ5, 2000-2021 TT Coupe, 2001-2021 TT Roadster, 2012 TT/RS Coupe |
| SM 23-2019 | 2019-05-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers used going forward. |
| AWA 19-02 | 2019-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin clarifies how to claim AdBlue on warranty claims. |
| AWA 18-15-201902 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement. |
| AWA 18-15-201902 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This bulletin explains the extended warranty for the timing chain/timing chain tensioner in certain vehicles. Was revised on 11/13/18 to include a proration table for consequential damage repair reimbursement. It was revised again on 2/4/19 to include claiming information for entire engine replacement. |
| A921916 2038151 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| SM 44-2017 EN | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. |
| AWC 18-14 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This communication notifies dealers that AWC 17-34 was modified to remove 2.0L vehicles and apply to 3.0L vehicles only. |
| TDI Repair and I | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Email TDI Repair and IN-FORM Tool Enhancement |
| Maint Flip Chart | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TIRES. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)" |
| 23U7 rev 0912201 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Audi A3 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle conditions depends upon how the vehicles are driven. Updated work instructions. |
| 69N1 69N2 and 69 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation. |
| A511711 2009967- | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing. |
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