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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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A101511 2018288-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 10 number 13-10 dated September 5, 2013. Prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. If the engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that small pieces of metal debris resulting from the mechanical problem may have become deposited in the intake manifold, air intake hoses, exhaust manifolds, exhaust down-pipes, turbocharger, supercharger, and/or intercooler. If these metal debris pieces are not removed prior to the installation and operation of the replacement engine, they could be drawn into the combustion chamber, which can cause a knocking noise and subsequent serious engine damage.
A011514 2014753-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors, and combustion chambers, engine running rough after cold start, excessive engine cranking time, hesitations while driving, rough engine idle, Reduced engine performance, and/or Poor fuel economy. Conditions may be severe enough to illuminate the MIL in conjunction with storage of DTCs for misfire, lean fuel system, or air/fuel ratio imbalance in the engine control module. Condition may be caused by use of contaminated gasoline. Condition may be caused by use of gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives.
Tire Pressure Ta2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table.
Tire Pressure Ta2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. This document contains the Audi normal load condition tire pressure table. This document is in Spanish.
A461599 2034181-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time.
2016 Audi Tire C2017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS. 3.0T R18 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg changed to R19 235/55 R19 104H Winter Wheel and Tire pkg
PDI - 2016 ALL M2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY).
PDI - 2016 ALL M2017-10-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This document contains the Audi vehicle detail report checklist. DO NOT use accessories (radio, etc.) while performing detail, as this can discharge the battery. Refer to TSB 2009967 for Detailer responsibilities, specific use of chemicals, and for part numbers to order materials. Only operate power convertible top with engine running to conserve battery power (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT allow convertible top to remain in a partially opened or partially closed position for longer than 5 minutes. This will cause the top to stop functioning and will require service (A5/S5 Cab, R8 ONLY). DO NOT treat vehicle parts painted with matte finish paint using polishing materials or hard wax. NEVER use protective wax. It can destroy the matte finish effect. Only use a microfiber cloth for cleaning (R8 ONLY). This document is in Spanish.
A191777 2046712-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
PDI - 2017 Norma2017-10-04. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This document contains the tire pressure table for MY 2017 Audi vehicles under normal load conditions. This document is in Spanish.
A151627 2043735-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE. The MIL is on due to DTCs for cam shift actuator "A" or "B" cylinder range/ performance beings stored in the ECM. Customer complains of occasional poor performance and that cruise control does not always work. Malfunction of the camshaft adjuster of the Audi valvelift system.
Tire Pressure Ta2017-10-04. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. This document contains the tire pressure table for MY 2017 Audi vehicles under normal load conditions.
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.
A191666 2043142-2017-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The MIL is sporadically on. One or more of the following DTCs is stored in the engine control module (ECM, J623 (address word 01). They are DTC P261A00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit/Open), DTC P261B00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Range/Performance), and DTC P261C00 (Coolant Pump ?B? Control Circuit Low). The continued coolant circulation pump sporadically fails.
A921614 2038151-2017-09-27. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
ATU 8/20162017-06-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. RUNNING GEAR: AUDI MAGNETIC RIDE - KNOCKING NOISES FROM REAR SHOCKS ON S3 (8V) AND TTS (FV) BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKING NOISES - BASIC PRINCIPALS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. RUNNING GEAR: MULTI-COLLISION BRAKE
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.
A201669204418212017-03-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUES WITH FUELING THE VEHICLE.
A911637204250622017-03-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS HOW TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF ACTIVATION KEYS (THAT AFFECT THE FUNCTION OF AUDI DRIVE SELECT, CRUISE CONTROL, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH, SMARTPHONE INTERFACE AND VOICE RECOGNITION), AND HOW TO UPDATE THEM .
A911635203707332017-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS THAT VEHICLES WITH THE MIB MMI RADIO PLATFORM USE A NEW SDARS CHIPSET THAT RECEIVES RADIO PROGRAMMING FROM A DIFFERENT BAND THAN PREVIOUS PLATFORMS, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE RECEPTION.
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.
A01165820437352017-03-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS THE READER TO DIAGNOSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER OF THE AUDI VALVELIFT SYSTEM AND TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED PART.
2016 A3-S32017-02-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NEW PUBLICATION

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