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Service bulletins for the 2016 Audi Q3

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.

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

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A171568 2028440-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the last time the vehicle was completely refueled. The displayed vehicle range drops inconsistently. After the vehicle is refueled, the displayed vehicle range does not change for a long period of time. When the vehicle is driven on hilly roads for a long period of time, the displayed vehicle range suddenly changes by a significant amount. There are no DTCs related to fuel senders stored in the instrument cluster control module, J285 (address word 17). This condition does not involve or affect the accuracy of the fuel level indicator, but only the estimated distance to empty display on the on-board computer.
A961503 2039108-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 96 number 14-90 dated December 5, 2014. When the key is in the center console storage area under the climate control module, one of the following messages appears in the cluster driver information display: ?Key not in vehicle? or ?Remote key not recognized.? No relevant DTCs are stored. The remote key is too close to Aerial 1 for Access and Start Authorization (R138), which is located under the center console storage area, directly under the climate control module.
Bulletin - Updat2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Bulletin - The software update will correct a cylinder imbalance monitor tracking error within the fuel system OBD readiness bit on specified MY 2016-2018 vehicles.
Dealer Letter -2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Dealer communication - The software update will correct a cylinder imbalance monitor tracking error within the fuel system OBD readiness bit on specified MY 2016-2018 vehicles.
A571402 2022032-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 57 number 13-97 dated October 29, 2013. The customer inquires about the operation of the vehicle locking, and may suggest that the vehicle ?locked itself?. The lock command history is stored in the convenience system control module (J393).
A001465 2011732-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 12-32 dated February 7, 2012. This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any TSB or Update.
A911437 2030947-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-92 dated July 16, 2013. The customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a Bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnects before it begins and an error shows on the MMI display. The message may be "Function not supported" or "Network error". The customer is using a phone with the Android operating system. In addition, Skype®, or another network-based communication software, is installed on the phone. Call can be placed directly from the phone without a problem. When the phone receives the request to place a call from the vehicle, a prompt appears on the phone asking the user to choose how the call should be placed. If the prompt is ignored, the MMI system disconnects the call because it assumes that the phone is not responding.
A911598 2018187-2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-50 dated July 10, 2014. Customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. Parts of the speakers (such as the brackets, cables, or covers) or parts of the interior fittings (such as door covers, rear shelf, facings, or covers) can vibrate at certain frequencies, causing noises. The radio tuner or other control modules may be affected by electromagnetic interference from aftermarket electronic devices.
A911595 2040926-2017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The navigation map update database 8R0051884CJ cannot be activated using Software Version Management.
Dealer Letter -2017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document conveys information on the upcoming 45E1 update for the ESP control module software.
Bulletin - Updat2017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document conveys information on the ESP control module software update concerning the rare situations in which the ESP control module may cause an excessive amount of current to be drawn from the battery after the vehicle has been parked.
A911632 2043595-2017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. The customer complains that the display on the MMI screen is incomplete and text is missing. Additionally, the cluster DIS text may be using an incorrect menu language. The RMC manin unit is designed to support French, Spanish, and English languages. The control unit software has an issue that can cause th esystem language to default to German. The conditions occurs because German is not contained in the software.
A971548 2013504-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 97 number 10-15 dated October 20, 2010. Sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules. Contacts may be widened (over 0.63 mm) if incorrect pins or incorrect methods for current flow tests are used. Either action may cause intermittent electrical connections, which can cause sporadic DTCs to be stored in various control modules.
A941564 2017806-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 94 number 15-60 dated February 12, 2015. The light bulb warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster with the following message: "Vehicle lights: malfunction". DTCs are stored in the vehicle electrical system control module. Exterior lights are functioning properly.
A911579 2038824-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Audi part number (see Required Parts and Tools for a list of valid part numbers). The "Device or cable type not supported" message may be displayed when an incorrect AMI cable type is connected to the MMI system. Only cables with an Audi part number (i.e., 4F0.XXX.XXX) are supported by the MMI system. Volkswagen-branded cables look similar, but are not guaranteed to work with Audi MMI systems. The label on the end of an Audi-branded cable has an Audi logo and Audi part number. Audi-branded cables have unique firmware inside the hardware that can determine which MMI system and iOS device are connected to the cable. Volkswagen cables do not have this firmware. The firmware is required to allow the system to function normally due to the different technology available in the different MMI systems and in the different iPhones and iPod Touch devices. In addition, the AMI system was designed to play the music stored locally on the connected device only. Music streaming (from Spotify or Pandora, for example) is not supported, and music stored in the cloud (on Google Play, Amazon Prime, or iTunes Match/iCloud, for example) may drop out, pause, and skip when played.
A911701 2044670-2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical service bulletin provides instructions for a software update to correct an issue with dropped calls in RMC MMI systems.
A961605 2043428-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Side assist inoperative or warning about sensor vision. Audi side assist (lane change assist) does not work. A warning about sensor vision appears in the driver information system. DTCs B200000, C111504, C1114F3, or C1115F5 may be stored in the lane change assistance control module. Defective internal control unit component. Production Solution is improved hardware.
A961604 2042811-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Audi connect Gen1 and Gen2 systems: Differences and troubleshooting. The customer has a general concern related to Audi connect. Different features are included with different generations of the Audi connect system. The Audi connect Gen1 system includes all vehicles that utilize a removable plastic SIM card. The Audi connect Gen2 system includes all vehicles that utilize an embedded SIM card. The root cause of all complaints cannot be attributed to the vehicle hardware because of the backend server configurations that need to be correct in order for Audi connect to work. For most sporadic complaints, the issue typically resides with the MBB backend server or with the source data provider (Google, INRIX, etc.), and not with the vehicle. In rare cases, the mobile network operator (AT&T, T-Mobile) can be the cause of the complaint. For most static complaints, the issue can be attributed to the user account subscription or possibly the vehicle hardware.
A301620 2043144-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Haldex coupling does not work (DTC C111204) (Haldex clutch pump faulty). All-wheel drive does not work and/or the EPC warning lamp is illuminated. There is an internal leak in the hydraulic pump.
A911667 2030465-2017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY.
A27162620450812017-03-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE BATTERY FOR A CONDITION THAT CAUSES NO START DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE.
A911668204467022017-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO CORRECT AN ISSUE WITH DROPPED CALLS IN RMC MMI SYSTEMS. "
A911653204467012017-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO CORRECT AN ISSUE WITH DROPPED CALLS IN RMC MMI SYSTEMS.
A911650204057932017-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES SOFTWARE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESOLVING AN ERROR THAT CAUSES THE ERROR MESSAGE: "NAVIGATION DATA IS INVALID".
A911649203046592017-03-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR VARIOUS ISSUES WITH THE MMI3G+ FUNCTIONALITY.

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