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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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A8719912041717_62019-07-09. 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_22019-07-09. 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
A9119652050565_22019-07-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. 2016-2020 A3, 2016-2020 A3 Cabrio, 2016 A3 Sportback, 2016-2020 A4, 2016-2020 A4 allroad, 2016-2012 A4 Avant, 2016-2020 A5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 A5 Coupe, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2016-2020 A6, 2016-2020 A7, 2016-2020 A8, 2016-2020 e-tron, 2019-2020 e-tron quattro, 2016-2020 Q3, 2016-2020 Q5, 2016-2020 Q7, 2016-2020 Q8, 2016-2020 R8 Coupe, 2016-2020 R8 Spyder, 2017-2019 RS3, 2016-2020 RS5, 2016-2020 RS5 Cabrio, 2016-2018 RS6, 2016-2018 RS7, 2016-2020 S5 Cabrio, 2016-2020 S5 Coupe, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2016-2020 S6, 2016-2020 S7, 2018-2021 SQ5, 2016-2020 TT Coupe, 2016-2020 TT Roadster
A0019212052680_12019-07-09. 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
TRMNYDMV_Audi2019-06-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Mailing Information: In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 15,000 Audi owners in the State of New York on May 23, 2019. This document also applies to the 2007-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2008 S4 Avant, 2005-2008 A4 Avant, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, 2016-2017 Roadster, 2017 R8 Spyder.
SM 23-20192019-05-28. 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 19-022019-05-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin clarifies how to claim AdBlue on warranty claims.
ATakataDMVMSmail2019-05-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Takata Reminder Mailing - Mississippi DMV /Safety Recalls 69R6, 69R7, 69S8. This document also applies to the 2007-2008 S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2008 A4 Avant, 2005-2008 S4 Avant, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, 2008 RS4, 2016-2017 TT Roadster and 2017 R8 Spyder.
AWA 18-15-2019022019-04-15. Service bulletin. 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.
AWA 18-15-2019022019-04-08. 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.
A461903 20341812019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A441969 20225632019-04-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
A001915 20478122019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the SD creator program.
AWA 18-15-2019022019-04-01. 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 20381512019-04-01. 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.
A461903 20341812019-04-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A441969 20225632019-04-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
SM 44-2017 EN2019-04-01. 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.
A571954 202203282019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
AWC 18-142019-02-25. 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 I2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Email TDI Repair and IN-FORM Tool Enhancement
AWA 18-15-2018112019-02-19. Service bulletin. 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.
Maint Flip Chart2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; TIRES. Revision to Tires-rotate: 5K only; added "(except R8)"
23W1 rev 08282012019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement - The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced. Revision Summary Updated work procedure.
23U7 rev 09122012019-02-19. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.