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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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A2021352043357_12021-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
A1021222018288_92021-06-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical service bulletin reminds the reader to check for metal debris when replacing an engine.
A1321132062387_12021-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for determining if a repair is needed when coolant touches a poly V-belt and/or a toothed belt.
A1721122060750_22021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A5520512014055_82021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle.
A1720112060750_12020-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.
A9020652032113_42020-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.
A1920042025303_12020-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.
A0020372059437_12020-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. The informational bulletin explains why during COVID-19 there is winter-blend fuel during a warmer season and causing some issues.
Dealer 24EC2019-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Undisclosed Engine Control Module (ECM) Software2015 S7, 2015-2016 S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Sedan, A3 Cab, A6 Sedan, 2017 R8 Coupe, 2018 A5 Sportback, SQ5, R8 Spyder, A5 Coupe, A4 Sedan
Circular 24EC2019-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Undisclosed Engine Control Module (ECM) Software 2015 S7, 2015-2016 S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Sedan, A3 Cab, A6 Sedan, 2017 R8 Coupe, 2018 A5 Sportback, SQ5, R8 Spyder, A5 Coupe, A4 Sedan
A911950 204237422019-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD; ENGINE. This bulletin contains repair instructions to dampen vibrations in the engine compartment.
A011874 2051384-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains a software update for when the MIL is on and there are one or more DTCs logged in the ECM (DTCs P030000, P030100, P030200, P030300, and/or P030400).
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Major Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "(except Audi A3 e-tron)" to (Audi A3 etron only)" at the end of "Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro" ADDED: "(except A3 e-tron)" at the end of "Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary"
A911523 2042374-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 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.
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.
A1915612025303-52018-02-05. 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.
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.
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.
A191789 2046712-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
A171453 2038129-2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-50 dated August 15, 2014. 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.
A191562 2025303-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 15-61 dated July 7, 2015. 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.
A171565 2038129-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 15-63 dated June 2, 2015. 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.
A001463 2033576-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 13-49 dated May 14, 2013. Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. When an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, the increased oil flow rate may force oil into the intake manifold or combustion chamber, creating the potential for engine damage.
A191450 2025303-2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 19 number 13-41 dated June 20, 2013. 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.

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