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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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Only bulletins with component: Shocks and struts are shown. Show all

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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.
A4021292047758_72022-01-05. 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.
A4220432059240_12020-05-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for knocking or rattling when driving on uneven roads.
A4219392042645_72019-09-09. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises.
A401993 2047758-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
A401889 20477582019-02-25. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
A401881 2044060-2018-10-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A401879 2047758-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering.
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.
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.
A401773 2044060-2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. This technical service bulletin asks the reader to check for improperly installed or deformed front shock bellows and to replace if necessary.
A421526 2042645-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to S3 vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.
A401549 2018194-2017-11-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 40 number 14-41 dated July 2, 2014. Oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. Oil may appear on a shock absorber As a result of residue from when the shock was filled during production, or as a result of slight condensation in the seal area. This small amount of oil is for lubrication and it reduces wear on the seal.
A421629 2042645-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Rear shock mounting noises. Customer may report hearing rumbling noises from the rear of the vehicle when driving on very uneven roads or over potholes. This bulletin only applies to S3 vehicles with Audi magnetic ride. The rear shock mounts are causing the noises.
A421633204253942017-03-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLIES BASED ON A NOISE COMPLAINT.
A421632204264542017-03-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLIES AND REAR SHOCK MOUNTS IF THEY ARE CAUSING NOISE.
A421631204264532017-03-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLIES AND BOTH REAR SHOCK MOUNTS IF THEY ARE CAUSING NOISE.
A401654204406022017-03-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ASKS THE READER TO CHECK FOR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR DEFORMED FRONT SHOCK BELLOWS AND TO REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
A421633204253942017-02-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLIES BASED ON A NOISE COMPLAINT.

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