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Service bulletins for the 2018 Audi RS 3

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.

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

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A2023522065287_62023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). This bulletin provides instructions for when the MIL is on and DTC P044200 and/or P045600 is stored in the ECM.
A0123322067757_22023-02-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides guidance for additional testing when the MIL is illuminated, the engine does not start, and/or the engine does not start in the presence of DTCs P09100, P008700, or P008800.
DC_Alternator2023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order
DC_RECALLS2023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES
A5722002022032102023-01-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
A9722892061976_32022-12-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs.
A9122452068435_12022-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. This bulletin states that due to a software malfunction in Apple iOS Version 16.0.x there are restrictions with bluetooth connection.
A4622372068629_12022-12-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This bulletin provides instructions to address rattling/grinding noises from the front end.
A2022512065287_52022-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. If DTC P044200 or P045600 are present, the GX36 may need to be replaced.
DC_69BY_UPD2022-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer Communication - Important Update about 69BY
A4022482043424_12022-11-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking or squeaking noise from the front of the vehicle. This only occurs on uneven roads.
A8722332056182_42022-10-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. This bulletin addresses a faint, high-frequency noise from the instrument panel area when the air conditioning is active.
A2422602067937_12022-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin offers further guidance regarding diagnosis and system information for vehicles with a 48 V electrical system.
A2022492065287_42022-10-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER. This bulletin advises to replace the EVAP LD Pump if DTC P044200 or DTC P045600 are present under specific circumstances.
A1722202067906_12022-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides detailed instructions for diagnosis when DTC P0A7D00 is present.
A0122252067757_12022-09-01. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This bulletin advises to perform the test G265 that if GFF via ODIS yields no results for DTCs P019100, P008700, and P008800.
A5522702062669_22022-09-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This bulletin advises that noises from the trunk lid struts heard during operation are normal and no repair is required.
A4622342034181222022-09-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.
A9222302038151122022-08-04. 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.
A6422852020552112022-08-04. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
A4022462047758_82022-08-03. 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_22022-08-03. 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.
A4622332051095_72022-07-01. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.
A4022432061464_32022-07-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE. This bulletin addresses a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction.
A0022562066297_12022-07-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin describes a reporting program for Audi certified technicians.

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