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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| A9219232038151_1 | 2019-12-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. 2015-2021 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2021 A5 Sportback, 2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 RS 6 Avant |
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| A4419712022563_1 | 2019-12-06. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2008-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2008 and 2010 RS4 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2010-2012 and 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2008 A7, 2008-2011 S7 |
| A3819172049498_4 | 2019-12-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the all wheel drive coupling is stuck on or doesn't engage without DTCs stored. Also Audi 2015 and 2016 A3 Cabriolet. |
| A6919432056406_1 | 2019-11-07. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored. 2015-2020 A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, 2018-2020 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback |
| A1919992052657_3 | 2019-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains details on conditions for replacing the water pump and/or thermostat housing. 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet, 2017-2018 S3 Cabriolet, 2018-2019 A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2013--2019 TTR |
| A4019972018194_9 | 2019-11-07. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for leaking shock absorbers. |
| A0019252011732_1 | 2019-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions |
| A9119932037087_4 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for enabling text message notifications through the MMI system. |
| Dealer 91U7_rev1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, 2015-2016 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Sportback |
| Circular91U7rev1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch - Revised Also includes 2015 A3 Cabriolet, 2016 TT Roadster, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sportback |
| A9119882024323_6 | 2019-10-03. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning. |
| A0019262052680_2 | 2019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries (airbag/seatbelts, accidents, fire and overheat damage. |
| 16AUUSMaint919 | 2019-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: Perform first at 35,000 miles and thereafter every 40,000 miles. DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, S3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only) Added: Footnote 3: "For the 8K2 Audi S4 use the MY 2015 maintenance card. This is a push behind vehicle based on the PR code" |
| A9619432056019_1 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. This bulletin contains instructions for when the anti-theft alarm went off for no reason or did not go off. Includes A3 Cabriolet 2015-2020, 2010-2020 A4 Allroad, 2018-2020 A5 Sportback, RS5 Cabriolet 2010-2012 and 2018-2020, 2018-2020 S5 Sportback, 2010-2011 S7, 2010 S8, 2019-2020 e-tron Quattro. |
| A1719982028440_4 | 2019-09-09. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009 S4 Cabriolet, 2010-2012 and 2018-2021 RS5 Cabriolet, 2018-2021 S5 Sportback, 2021 S6, 2005 and 2006 A7, 2005-2011 and 2021 S7 2005-2006 and 2021 S8, 2019-2021 E-Tron Quattro |
| A4219392042645_7 | 2019-09-09. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. This bulletin provides information regarding the repair of rear shock mounting due to noises. |
| Dealer 91U7 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment System Software - Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe |
| Circular 91U7 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment System Software – Security Patch 2015 A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 A3 Cabriolet, A3 Sedan, A3 Sportback, A6 Sedan, A7, Q7, RS7, S3 Sedan, S6, S7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2017 A4 Sedan, Q7, R8 Coupe |
| Dealer 37M3 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6 |
| Circular 37M3 | 2019-08-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Undisclosed Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software 2013 A8, S8, Q7, 2014 TT Coupe, 2015 Q7, S3 Sedan, 2016 A3 Cab, A3 Sedan, S3 Sedan, TT Coupe, 2017 Q7, TT Coupe, 2018 S7, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S6 |
| Dealer 24EC | 2019-08-07. 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 24EC | 2019-08-07. 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 |
| A4819782053869_2 | 2019-06-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC B145504 with symptom code 7340800. This document applies to every 2016-2019 Audi Model. |
| A401993 2047758- | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SUSPENSION. This bulletin contains instructions for proper lubrication of the shock absorber to prevent cracking noises or spring jumps when steering. |
| 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. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.