Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
640 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A9121782050565_3 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains general software update instructions for vehicles with PR Code 7UH. |
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| A9121762037809_8 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map. |
| A1921122061918_2 | 2021-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank. |
| A9121702062267_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin states to not perform any repairs and show the customer how to manually re-enable the map. |
| A6921622061030_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B, B102229, and/or B102202 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly. |
| A4621252054385_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. This informational contains an explanation for when the customer hears creaking noises when braking at almost standstill (crawling when pulling away or briefly before standstill). |
| A9721782061976_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains guidance for submitting warranty wiring repairs. |
| A9421342012749_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing condensation in the headlights. |
| A4621222051095_4 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App. |
| A4021232061464_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin addresses a cracking noise from the front end when changing direction. |
| A9421332061922_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational contains instruction on how to document optical concerns for warranty claims. |
| A462124203418118 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise. |
| A462123202258410 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions. |
| A4421802056386_4 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. STEERING. This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked. |
| A6621692030471_6 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin covers the condition of when license plate mounting bracket threaded inserts are stripped. |
| A4421792022563_1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel. |
| A1721122060750_2 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks. |
| A9121642024323_7 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE. This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning. |
| A1921112061918_1 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This bulletin provides guidance on diagnosing a coolant light concern with normal coolant level in the tank. |
| A6621682046229_2 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This informational bulletin outlines proper warranty procedure for optical defects. |
| A0121962060429_2 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin contains instructions for when there may be a noise from the exhaust flap or there are DTCs sporadically stored in the ECM. |
| A8520232061673_1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin contains instructions for properly removing the instrument panel vents. |
| A6920612061030_1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin contains instructions for correcting DTC B12251B and B102229 with airbag/seatbelt warning lamp or the PODs indicator light is displaying incorrectly. |
| A5520512014055_8 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This bulletin contains instructions for addressing discoloration due to moisture on a new vehicle. |
| SM C-2020 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only). |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.