Service bulletins for the 2016 Audi S6
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.
676 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| A171894 2048392- | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This bulletin contains software update ifnormation for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.? |
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| SM 91-2018 | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided. |
| A911801 2042942- | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This bulletin contains instructions for when the Audi connect Gen 2 system is not functioning and there is a "Please wait.." message. |
| A371882 2051685- | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). This bulletin contains repair instructions for when DTC P179E00 is stored and the mechantronic unit and/or gear sensor G676 are being replaced. |
| A211829 2044640- | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. |
| Scheduled Mainte | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Major Maintenance Section: REMOVED: "Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only)" (Already listed under Time-Sensitive Maintenance Items) |
| A011854 2046724_ | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries. |
| 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. |
| Tech Ref 7-22-15 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document. The Pre-Delivery Inspection Technician Reference Document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist (PDI). The PDI Checklist has been simplified to make the process more efficient, and in doing so, this document has been created to be used as a reference for checklist items that may have additional information. On the PDI Checklist, you find that certain items have been notated with an asterisk symbol (*), this lets you know that additional information can be found in this Technician Reference Document. |
| A6-S6 7-20-15 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Audi recommends using an Audi approved battery charger to prevent excessive battery discharge during inspection. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. It is advised to start ODIS with the engine running to enable all 5F Test Plans in GFF and also to ensure SVM sees all control units during the SVM check vehicle configuration. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document posted on ServiceNet for additional information. |
| Fluid Capacity 7 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. This document contains the fluid capacity chart. |
| A301519 2019850- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 11-10 dated December 2, 2011. Clutch is not operating properly. Clutch has a burnt smell. Clutch pedal does not fully return to starting position. Incorrect shifting, the revolutions of clutch plate and engine input shaft differ too much, excessive slipping of the clutch, and when the clutch is pressed and an incorrect lower gear is selected, can result in clutch damage. |
| 2016 Audi 7-28-1 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This document contains the Audi maintenance schedule. The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element. |
| A871567 2041717- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative. Any replacement of A/C compressors must include an ODIS GFF test plan confirming a malfunction of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume. |
| A911722 2047407- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This bulletin contains a software update for when the audio is muted after using the front, rear, or top-view camera system. |
| MY 2016 Audi USA | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Added to: DSG/S tronic - "Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics" |
| ATE-17-05 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (HVE PPE) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Electric Vehicle), the Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Team has identified two US based suppliers to support dealers in USA and Canada. |
| A921613 2038151- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A921612 2038151- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct. |
| A011682 2045598- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides repair information when a P023600 or P024000 appear in the tester. |
| A001684 2037949- | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an SVM code. |
| Accessories Oper | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This is an advance notice for Audi of America employees. This notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin. |
| A911472 2024323- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 13-74 dated February 5, 2013. Parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. Parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. Various parking aid sensor fitting issues. Environmental conditions. |
| A441456 2022563- | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 44 number 14-50 dated May 14, 2014. Customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. This condition does not lead to any handling concerns or loss of vehicle control. Customer feels the vibration while driving at highway speeds from 55 ? 80 mph (88 ? 128 km/h). This bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a Repair Authorization on this topic. If an applicable Repair Authorization is not followed, the claim will not be paid. |
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