Service bulletins for the 2015 Audi S3
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.
689 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A871679 2041717- | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a ODIS GFF test plan. |
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| A301519 2019850- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 11-10 dated December 2, 2011. Clutch is not operating properly. Clutch has a burnt smell. Clutch pedal does not fully return to starting position. Incorrect shifting, the revolutions of clutch plate and engine input shaft differ too much, excessive slipping of the clutch, and when the clutch is pressed and an incorrect lower gear is selected, can result in clutch damage. |
| A871567 2041717- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative. Any replacement of A/C compressors must include an ODIS GFF test plan confirming a malfunction of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume. |
| A1915612025303-5 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 14-50 dated June 20, 2014. Discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants. G11, G12, and G12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. G12++ coolant (for service available) has been introduced in MY 2005 for all engines. G13 has been introduced in MY 2008 as factory filling and service. |
| A0115332041261-1 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The EPC light is illuminated. DTCs are stored in the engine control module. Due to a software error, the ECM can falsely record engine misfires in the primary detection window. No actual engine misfires are present until the EPC light is illuminated and the ECM hides a cylinder. |
| A171782 2010043- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change. |
| A301722 2019850- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate. |
| A401762 2047758- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering. |
| A401764 2047759- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the protective sleeve for the shock absorber is out of alignment and causes a queaking or creaking noise. |
| A441764 2022563- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| PDI - 2015 ALL M | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the Audi vehicle condition report which contains the initial vehicle inspection checklist. |
| MY 2015 Schedule | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BorgWarner Clutch ? change oil every 3 years: ADDED S3 |
| A461486 2022584- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. Both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depend on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The wear of the brake discs is determined by the frequency and intensity of the brake operations. Dirt build-up, exposure to sand, long standing times, and road salt or similar, can also promote wear as well as cause scoring marks on the brake discs. The driving style of the driver also influences the wear of the brake system. An overly-aggressive driving style, which results in frequent sharp braking, can lead to more wear (particularly of the brake pads). A gentle driving style can result in very light brake applications. If the brakes are always applied with little pressure, a rust film and other airborne particles may settle on the brake discs and pads. Firm brake operations can help clean off such build-up from the brakes. |
| ATE-17-05 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada. |
| A911523 2042374- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE; BACK OVER PREVENTION. The customer complains of an engine droning noise or rattle noise when the engine speed is approximately 3,500 to 4,000 rpm. (Vehicle speed does not affect the noise; the vehicle can be stationary.) The source of the noise seems to be from somewhere near the windshield or inside the dash panel area. The noise is more noticeable when Audi drive select is set to dynamic mode. No DTCs are stored. |
| A921613 2038151- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A921612 2038151- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A441663 2022563- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| A441662 2010334- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This information TSB provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt. |
| A421635 2042645- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises. |
| A001684 2037949- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code. |
| A371779 2041177- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update to correct high ambient temperatures and a low throttle input. |
| A911743 2042097- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the MMI navigation. |
| SM 52-2017 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s. |
| A401770 2018194- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers. |
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