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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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Tire Pressure Ta2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. New Document
Scheduled Mainte2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Added Oil Capacity Chart at the end of the document.
Scheduled Mainte2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Converted kilometers to miles for all items.
Scheduled Mainte2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Changed format of Service Intervals Table Minor Maintenance Section: Added "Multi-Point Inspection - Completed" to checklist items. Created table for "Additional Maintenance Items"
A511711 2009967-2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains instructions for vehicle inspection, protection removal, and detailing.
A351834 2049449-2018-12-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.
2018 A3-S3 Sedan2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Reminder Section: Changed GFF statement to the following: All PDI function tests must be run in Guided Fault Finding (GFF) using PDI Total Function Test Plan only.
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.
Service Informat2018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
A9118972018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.
SM 91-20182018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
Service Informat2018-09-17. Service bulletin. TIRES. Page 2 Disclosure information changed
2018 Audi Tire C2018-05-21. Service bulletin. TIRES. New Document Added
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Additional Maintenance Section: Added, "(if applicable)" to Battery - Connected gateway - Replace
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Additional Maintenance Section: CHANGED: "RS 7 Plus" to "RS 7 performance" on Rear Axle every 40,000 miles and Spark plugs - Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years ADDED: "(except RS 7 performance)" and "(except S8 plus)" to Spark Plugs - Replace every 40,000 miles or 6 years
PDI 2018 Audi Te2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Audi A3 e-tron Sportback: Audi connect section: ADDED "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped) Ensure the wireless network is turned on (Telephone > Options > Wi-Fi® options > Wi-Fi® Mode ?Hotspot?) " Audi A3/S3/RS 3: ADDED: Verify system connects to mobile network (if equipped) Review TSB 2042942 for additional information Make sure the system fully connects to the wireless network (LTE symbol with service bars)(only applies if in an AT&T service area)
PDI 2018 Audi Te2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. All models: Vehicle Preparation section: ADDED "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)" A8 and Q3: Audi connection: REMOVED: "Turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
PDI 2018 A3-S3 S2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Vehicle Preparation section: Added "Using Guided Functions" to "Set adaption channel to enable CD Ripping (if equipped)"
A351727 20494492018-04-16. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.
MY 2018 Audi USA2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION. Under Additional Maintenance Items Section: Removed e-tron from "Perform every 130,000 miles. Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L TDI models only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed A5/S5 Cabriolet from "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (A3 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only)" Under Standard Maintenance Section: Removed Q7 from "Panorama sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped) (all except A8L)" and "Panorama sunroof systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease (if equipped) (A8L only)"
A351828 2049449_2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions for DTC P060700.
Scheduled Mainte2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Capacity Table: For A3 B-Cycle 2.0 TFSI engine: Changed oil spec from 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40 to 508/509** Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long Life IV
A911691 2042506-2018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 .
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.

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