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Service bulletins for the 2012 Audi A6

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.

1506 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A5123262068999_12023-02-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin provides instruction for when a customer advises that a visible line of corrosion is forming in the roof.
5813052035796 12021-12-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The seal is held onto the rear door by its own clamping force.
A0021482021205_62021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.
A0021472031473_32021-07-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere else to prevent it from occurring again.
A8721132010146_12021-06-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor in the vehicle.
A961934 204892722019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote.
A571386 2027368-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-73 dated September 24, 2012. The exterior door handle touch sensors (Advanced key) are inoperative on one or several doors. The key blade can be used mechanically (driver door or trunk) or remote electrically (key remote buttons) to unlock and lock the vehicle.
A571387 2029151-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-80 dated November 9, 2012. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the handle is slack.
A571280 2029151-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 12-65 dated May 14, 2012. The door cannot be opened from outside with the outer door handle, but it can be opened with the inner handle. The complaint is often described as follows: The customer locks the vehicle and checks by pulling the door handle whether the vehicle is locked. When opening the vehicle again, the door cannot be opened. It feels as if the handle is slack.
A901237 2029843-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 12-36 dated October 4, 2012. The customer may report hearing a rattle sound coming from near the Head Up Display when driving over various road surfaces. The dimensional tolerances of the internal components of the Head Up Display may be in a condition that allows excessive clearance, and the possibility for a rattle noise.
A421215 2029953-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12 ? 10 dated June 28, 2012. Cracking or clicking noises from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when driving over bumps or rough roads. The noise comes from the upper shock absorber mounting.
A551225 2030373-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 55 number 12 ? 22 dated July 27, 2012. Customer may report the trunk is difficult to close, or excessive force required to latch the trunk closed. The latch and striker for the trunk lid may be out of position and not properly engaging.
A901236 2029843-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 90 number 12 ? 29 dated June 15, 2012. The customer may report hearing a rattle sound coming from near the Heads up Display when driving over various road surfaces. The dimensional tolerances of the internal components of the Heads up Display may be in a condition that allows excessive clearance, and the possibility for a rattle noise.
Update Bulletin2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Due to a process fault, the gearbox was filled with ATF fluid containing sulphur on Audi vehicles with multritronic manufactured within a specific period. As a result, a copper sulphide layer may form on the conductor tracks of the gearbox control unit and cause electrical faults. This Update is in effect until removed. Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 37H5 code in the Elsa Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. Vehicle must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this Technical Service Bulletin. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale. Due to a process fault, the gearbox was filled with ATF fluid containing sulphur on Audi vehicles with multritronic manufactured within a specific period. As a result, a copper sulphide layer may form on the conductor tracks of the gearbox control unit and cause electrical faults.
A391414 2028902-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 39 number 12-12 dated June 12, 2012. A squealing, howling, or whistling noise may be heard coming from under the vehicle. The condition is typically noticed when the vehicle is cold and is moving at speeds of 5 - 60 mph. The noise is from the intermediate bearing of the propeller shaft.
741312 2004327-42017-11-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 70 number 08-39 dated December 4, 2008. Leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
A581305 2035796-2017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The customer may report that the seal on the rear door is loose or deformed. The loose seal may cause noise when the vehicle is motion. The seal is held onto the rear door by its own clamping force. As passengers enter and exit the vehicle, the seal may become dislodged due to friction created when their clothing comes in contact with the seal.
A421319 2029953-2017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 12-15 dated October 12, 2012. Cracking or clicking noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when it is driven over bumps or rough roads. The noise comes from the upper shock absorber mounting.
A421523 2029953-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 42 number 13-19 dated September 24, 2013. Cracking or clicking noises are heard from the rear of the vehicle in the C pillar area when it is driven over bumps or rough roads. The noise comes from the upper shock absorber mounting.
A701654204476322017-02-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR COVERING THE TRIM OF THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY TO REDUCE A RATTLING NOISE.
A701653204476312017-02-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSULATING THE TRIM PIECES OF THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY TO PREVENT A RATTLE SOUND.
2033802/12016-06-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2029280/32016-05-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2030373/22016-05-23. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2029280/22016-05-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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