Service bulletins for the 2016 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.
507 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A462234203418122 | 2022-09-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
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| A922230203815112 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A642285202055211 | 2022-08-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass. |
| A4022462047758_8 | 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. |
| A4822342065978_2 | 2022-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER. This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly. |
| 145320381292 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. A check with the engine oil service dipstick T40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the Elsa repair manual. Because of a system change, the adjustment values for the service dipstick T40178 were removed from the repair manual. |
| 149120288422 | 2022-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ECM tuning. |
| SM 47-2022 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| A4622332051095_7 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App. |
| A462232203418121 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| SM 48-2022 | 2022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| A4522262067132_1 | 2022-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs. |
| DCMobileService | 2022-06-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Mobile Service Opportunity – Battery Module Control Unit Software 93N6 + other campaigns |
| A8722272041717_8 | 2022-06-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements. |
| A442292202256321 | 2022-06-07. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| A4822322063526_2 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This bulletin contains instructions for when DTC B116831 is stored in the ABS module with several warning lamps. |
| A9622772059201_5 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains information for when the messages appear in the instrument cluster about the high beam assist and/or traffic sign detection with DTC C12B3FD. |
| A9022592063038_2 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This informational bulletin explains why the version information pops-up. |
| A9022582059335_3 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin contains information on noises from the instrument cluster installation area. |
| A872225201014617 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system. |
| A9022572032113_6 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading. |
| A6422832062618_2 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. This bulletin provides directions on how to deice a frozen door on vehicles with frameless windows. |
| A462230203418120 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| A6622862046229_3 | 2022-05-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects. |
| 37 14 30 2003658 | 2022-05-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN. This condition may be caused when the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are depressed simultaneously. Drivers who drive with their left foot resting on the brake pedal are prone to experience this condition. With the introduction of Electronic Power Control (EPC) (no accelerator cable) to fuel injection systems, an engine RPM control feature has been incorporated into the engine electronic control system software. Customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 RPM although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks power on take-off). |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.