2011 AUDI S6 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
18V004000 on 01/03/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
10/09/2008 - 03/22/2011
Affected:
10,166
Defect:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 audi a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, unless included in "zone b" above, volkswagen is recalling certain 2009 audi a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet vehicles, and 2009-2011 audi a6 avant, a6 sedan and s6 sedan vehicles registered in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. audi mailed an interim owner notification march 02, 2018. when parts to perform the recall repair become available, audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69u1.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V427000 on 06/25/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
07/13/2006 - 01/12/2011
Affected:
237,947
Defect:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 audi a4 sedan, a4 avant, s4 avant and s4 sedan, 2007-2008 rs4 sedan, 2004 rs4 cabriolet, 2007-2009 a4 cabriolet and s4 cabriolet, 2005-2011 a6 sedan, 2006-2011 a6 avant, and 2007-2011 s6 sedan vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69r7. note: this recall supersedes recalls 16v382, 17v032 and 18v004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 AUDI S6 TSBs (140)

Bulletin:
A96160720295633
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
This technical service bulletin explains possible causes for the rearview camera to not display an image.
Bulletin:
A011514 2014753-
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
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,
Bulletin:
A101511 2018288-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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 pos
Bulletin:
A171557 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 13-35 dated january 9, 2013. this bulletin lists engine oils that meet audi oil quality standards (vw 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00).
Bulletin:
A911578 2011500-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 08-129 dated november 12, 2008. customer states that the reception of satellite radio occasionally fades or drops out. the information display may show a message related to the satellite
Bulletin:
A911579 2038824-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 14-69 dated november 4, 2014. the following message appears on the mmi display: "device or cable type not supported". the ami cable being used is a genuine audi-branded cable with an aud
Bulletin:
A911582 2029903-
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-42 dated june 20, 2012. the customer complains about the picture quality of rearview backup camera image in the mmi screen. the picture is fuzzy or distorted. the picture looks too br
Bulletin:
A941565 2012749-
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 12-92 dated october 24, 2012. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake l
Bulletin:
Dealer Letter -
Component:
092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump.
Bulletin:
A871563 2010146-
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 87 number 14-54 dated august 28, 2014. there is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. the odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five
Bulletin:
A911583 2030465-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-07 dated september 12, 2013. group "a" complaints: valid for vehicles with mmi software below version 566. group "b" complaints: valid for vehicles with mmi software at or above versi
Bulletin:
A941567 2027773-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 12-96 dated november 1, 2012. part or all of the daytime running lights do not work on vehicles equipped with led daytime running lights. for vehicles with halogen daytime running lights
Bulletin:
A971548 2013504-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 97 number 10-15 dated october 20, 2010. sporadic fault memory entries are stored in various control modules. contacts may be widened (over 0.63 mm) if incorrect pins or incorrect methods for curre
Bulletin:
A011507 2028344-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 13-69 dated february 14, 2013. noises and inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. the customer may misinterpret these symptoms as engine misfiri
Bulletin:
A171563 2038129-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 14-53 dated november 7, 2014. a check with the engine oil service dipstick t40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the elsa repair manual. be
Bulletin:
A871564 2010146-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 87 number 15-63 dated may 18, 2015. there is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. the odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hou
Bulletin:
A911595 2040926-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
The navigation map update database 8r0051884cj cannot be activated using software version management.
Bulletin:
A911598 2018187-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 14-50 dated july 10, 2014. customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. parts of the speakers (su
Bulletin:
Executive Servic
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
This document contains a fluid capacity chart as well as a chart that contains the parts and part numbers needed for service.
Bulletin:
A101310 2018288-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 10 number 10-02 dated september 14, 2010. prior to engine replacement, any debris lodged in transferred assemblies must be removed. if the vehicle's engine experienced a serious mechanical problem
Bulletin:
A401334 2018194-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 40 number 10-04 dated april 1, 2010. oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. oil may appear on a shock absorber. as a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. as a result of
Bulletin:
A401335 2023187-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 40 number 12-23 dated may 14, 2012. squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. the noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. the folds of the outer rubber boots
Bulletin:
A441342 2022563-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-36 dated february 18, 2013. this bulletin is not applicable if this vehicle has a repair authorization on this topic. customer feels vibration in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pe
Bulletin:
A481354 2028220-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 48 number 12-30 dated june 25, 2012. steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). external impact (e.g., contact with
Bulletin:
A571394 2035367-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Various features in the rear passenger compartment are inoperative. some features may include power rear windows, rear climate control operating unit, rear sunroof panel, rear reading lamps, rear cigarette lighters, etc. by design, many ele
Bulletin:
A901341 2010353-
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 90 number 10-14 dated august 10, 2010. cigarette lighter element will not lock into the lighter socket -u1- to begin the heating process, or the lighter element will not automatically release once
Bulletin:
A911304 2013422-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-49 dated july 31, 2012. the bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s infotainment system. certain restrictions are present when a bluetooth device is connected to the
Bulletin:
A441346 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 12-32 dated august 2, 2012. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment. torque sticks, torque extension bars, and impact guns/wrenches are not approved by audi of america, inc., and should no
Bulletin:
A441344 2022563-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-42 dated september 27, 2013. 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
Bulletin:
A911314 2013790-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 11-25 dated november 29, 2011. the navigation dvd or other cd/dvd cannot be ejected. there are no dtcs stored in the corresponding module. the eject button is not stuck. when the eject b
Bulletin:
741312 2004327-4
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 70 number 08-39 dated december 4, 2008. leather upholstery is dirty or stained.
Bulletin:
A871346 2035582-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The a/c compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty. when performing replacement of an a/c compressor under warranty, the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered must be documented.
Bulletin:
Reference-Oil Ca
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This document contains the audi oil capacity chart.
Bulletin:
A011350 2030192-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 12-55 dated october 22, 2012. mil on. dtcs are stored in the engine control module (ecm). engine may have reduced power without significant loss of power or stalling. a deformed oil seal
Bulletin:
A461466 2022584-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 46 number 12-23 dated june 18, 2012. customer may report that the steering wheel vibrates or pulsates when the brakes are applied. document contains the brake pulsation diagnostic guidelines.
Bulletin:
A911419 2026895-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 11-16 dated october 5, 2011. during a bluetooth call, the sound is difficult to hear for the other party. voice recognition accuracy is poor. this tsb provides guidelines for testing mic
Bulletin:
A691428 2023323-
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 69 number 13-26 dated october 21, 2013. after the airbag control module (j234) has been replaced, the control unit cannot be coded via svm spec/actual. an svm code is required to code and paramete
Bulletin:
A911429 2026888-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-50 dated august 1, 2012. echo effects, caller on either end cannot hear conversation, sound distortion or feedback, and the sound is distorted, hisses, or scrapes occur during a phone
Bulletin:
A171449 2028440-
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 12-26 dated january 20, 2012. when the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed th
Bulletin:
A441449 2022563-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-44 dated november 21, 2013. 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
Bulletin:
A911435 2026895-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 14-19 dated january 3, 2014. customer complains that during bluetooth calls, the person at the other end has trouble hearing the speaker in the vehicle. voice recognition accuracy is poo
Bulletin:
A911437 2030947-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-92 dated july 16, 2013. the customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disconnect
Bulletin:
A911438 2033780-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-83 dated may 2, 2013. apple® devices with the new 8-pin plug will not play videos using the audi music interface. the current apple devices have a new plug assignment: the 30-pin plug
Bulletin:
A191450 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-41 dated june 20, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A371431 2013002-
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 37 number 11-19 dated january 31, 2011. automatic transmission fluid is leaking at the sump pan gasket. as the sump pan gasket settles, the torque of the bolts decreases and the seal may leak.
Bulletin:
A001463 2033576-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 13-49 dated may 14, 2013. although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. when an
Bulletin:
A371430 2003658-
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 37 number 13-07 dated may 29, 2013. customer states that the engine returns to idle speed of approximately 1,400 rpm although the accelerator is depressed, and/or the vehicle hesitates (lacks powe
Bulletin:
A441450 2022563-
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 14-49 dated april 17, 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 veh
Bulletin:
A641433 2029714-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 64 number 12-22 dated july 5, 2012. after one or both of the front door control units (j386/j387) is replaced, one or both of the rear door control units (j3888/j389) cannot be coded or parameteri
Bulletin:
A001465 2011732-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 12-32 dated february 7, 2012. this technical service bulletin (tsb) details the general process for carrying out a software version management (svm) software update for any tsb or update
Bulletin:
A001466 2037949-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
A dtc with the description ?invalid data record? is stored after an ecu has been replaced or updated. this dtc is normal. it indicates that the parameter data has not been properly programmed into the ecu by svm.
Bulletin:
A001467 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 14-61 dated may 1, 2014. technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center (tac).
Bulletin:
A401440 2023187-
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 40 number 13-35 dated september 23, 2013. squeaking noises are heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered. the noises may be more prevalent in wet weather. the folds of the outer rubber
Bulletin:
A401441 2018194-
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 40 number 13-34 dated september 23, 2013. oil appears on one or several shock absorbers.
Bulletin:
A911450 2018187-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-02 dated august 30, 2013. customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. parts of the speakers (
Bulletin:
A901238 2032113-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
The customer may state that the outside ambient temperature display is incorrect. to achieve a smoothening effect of the displayed outside ambient temperature, the value shown does not instantaneously follow the temperature sensor measureme
Bulletin:
A941292 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 94 number 11-52 dated october 11, 2011. condensation is visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, or third brake
Bulletin:
A911263 2021151-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 11 ? 83 dated april 15, 2011. the customer may report that the illumination of the dash insert, the air conditioning control panel or the inside light flickers when briefly pressing the
Bulletin:
A011257 2028344-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 12-51 dated july 18, 2012. noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. the customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. to com
Bulletin:
A261215 2026528-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 26 number 12-10 dated march 30, 2012. mil on. dtc p0491 and p0492 (secondary air system insufficient flow, bank 1/2) are stored at the same time. mileage greater than 20,000 miles.
Bulletin:
A911387 2024683-
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 10-68 dated october 26, 2010. the mmi control knob joystick is loose or has fallen off. only vehicles with navigation and without mmi touch are affected.
Bulletin:
A191341 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 13-35 dated march 25, 2013. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A011309 2014753-
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 10-01 dated february 5, 2010. excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. engine runs rough after cold start. excessive
Bulletin:
A911524 2026611-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-46 dated july 10, 2012. this technical bulletin provides an overview of hd radio technology and terminology. the
Bulletin:
A001578 2021205-
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 10-05 dated june 14, 2010. vin plate and/or b-pillar safety certification label requires replacement.
Bulletin:
A171568 2028440-
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 14-49 dated april 3, 2014. when the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is displayed is different than the vehicle range that was displayed the l
Bulletin:
A201559 2011703-
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 20 number 13-29 dated november 15, 2013. the fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or disposal. when the fuel tank in a vehicle is replaced, the origi
Bulletin:
A401549 2018194-
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 40 number 14-41 dated july 2, 2014. oil appears on one or several shock absorbers. oil may appear on a shock absorber as a result of a leak because the shock absorber is damaged. oil may appear on
Bulletin:
A911526 2042097-
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
The traffic feature in the mmi navigation is inoperative. if the vehicle is a model year 2016 a6 or a7, see tsb 2042013: 91 audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, or inrix online traffic is not available. ther
Bulletin:
A911529 2013422-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-04 dated september 11, 2013. the bluetooth® telephone cannot be connected to the vehicle?s infotainment system. certain restrictions are present when a bluetooth device is connected t
Bulletin:
A441557 2022563-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 14-56 dated december 8, 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 v
Bulletin:
A461525 2022584-
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 46 number 14-86 dated july 14, 2014. do not use this tsb if there is another tsb for same concern applicable to the vin. this tsb is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a g
Bulletin:
Scheduled Maint
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals. the first scheduled service is due at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. thereafter, all remaining scheduled services are due every 10,000 mil
Bulletin:
A171565 2038129-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 15-63 dated june 2, 2015. a check with the engine oil service dipstick t40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the elsa repair manual. becaus
Bulletin:
A191562 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 15-61 dated july 7, 2015. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service a
Bulletin:
A351518 2028085-
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 35 number 13-12 dated june 18, 2013. customer may report that there is oil leaking under the vehicle. leaking from the oil pan seal. crack in the oil pan. leak between gearbox housing and intermed
Bulletin:
A961501 2019260-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 96 number 13-67 dated july 10, 2013. the customer may report that the handheld transmitter cannot be programmed to the garage door opener control module, j530. the customer?s door opener system ma
Bulletin:
Email Mandatory
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains the important email to all audi dealership personnel in regards to the immediate madatory stop-sale order that is in effect to all vehicles from 20110-2015 that have a 2.0l tdi engine.
Bulletin:
A911380 2032706-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-73 dated january 25, 2013. customer complains of a "popping" noise from the radio followed by 10-15 seconds of no audio. the concern can happen in any audio source. vehicle is equipp
Bulletin:
A191335 2025303-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 11-19 dated february 10, 2011. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for serv
Bulletin:
A001348 2002047-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 11-19 dated april 8, 2011. this tsb contains information on technician preparation when calling the audi technical assistance center
Bulletin:
A011369 2028344-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 01 number 12-57 dated october 29, 2012. noises/inconsistent engine operation after cold start during the catalyst heating phase. the customer may interpret this engine roughness as misfiring. to c
Bulletin:
A441336 2022563-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-35 dated january 18, 2013. customer feels vibration from 55 - 80 mph (88 - 128 km/h) in the seat, vehicle floor, footwell, pedals, or steering wheel. this condition does not result in
Bulletin:
A911374 2024323-
Component:
284000 back over prevention: camera system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-61 dated october 1, 2012. parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles when none exist. parking aid is inoperative or provides constant warning. various parking aid sensor fitting issu
Bulletin:
A371309 2028715-
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 37 number 12-40 dated february 28, 2012. rough gear changes, both when accelerating and when slowing down. there is a rough driving power disruption that occurs sporadically and lasts for less tha
Bulletin:
A461347 2034387-
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Customer may report sporadically hearing the parking brake being actuated after the vehicle has been switched off. if the customer does not identify the sound as the sound of the parking brake being actuated, he or she may simply complain o
Bulletin:
A911392 2030947-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-61 dated september 25, 2012. the customer complains that when he or she is trying to place a phone call from the vehicle while using a bluetooth®-connected phone, the phone call disco
Bulletin:
Customer Letter
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Audi has determined that, under certain driving conditions, carbon buildup can occur in the engine cylinder head secondary air ports. due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this carbon buildup, the malfunction indicator lamp
Bulletin:
AWA-13-07
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
As part of audi's ongoing commitment to our environment, audi is extending the emissions control systems warranty to cover cleaning of the engine cylinder head secondary air ports to remove carbon buildup under specific conditions to 10 yea
Bulletin:
A911302 2018187-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 11-20 dated october 21, 2011. customer may report that cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference is coming from one or more speakers. parts of the speakers
Bulletin:
A641329 2020552-
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
Bulletin:
A011498 2038166-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
The engine warning light is on after engine replacement. the engine is not running roughly. however, fault codes are stored in the engine control module (ecm). the fault codes occur at light load, between 8% and 14% accelerator pedal positi
Bulletin:
A911467 2021037-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-85 dated may 29, 2013. the ipod or the usb memory stick is not recognized or the ipod is not charged when either unit is connected to the audi music interface (ami). mmi3g or a sympho
Bulletin:
A911466 2020399-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 14-24 dated january 24, 2014. the audi mmi system will not play audio files from an sd card. the mmi system does not recognize the audio files on the sd card. the mmi system reports that
Bulletin:
A441455 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 44 number 13-46 dated december 9, 2013. wheel bolt requires torque adjustment.
Bulletin:
A481463 2028220-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 48 number 13-54 dated september 13, 2013. steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails, zippers, watches, rings, etc.). external impact (e.g., contact
Bulletin:
A871458 2035582-
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 87 number 13-46 dated october 21, 2013. the a/c compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty. when performing replacement of an a/c compressor under warranty, the am
Bulletin:
A911463 2028190-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 13-08 dated september 20, 2013. the customer would like to add a different navigation map database for countries outside of the usa or canada. the customer would like to change the mmi s
Bulletin:
A921409 2038151-
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 92 number 14-08 dated august 19, 2014. the washer solvent level warning is on in the dis, but the washer solvent level is correct. there is no functional restriction in the windshield washer syste
Bulletin:
A641436 2020552-
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or its surface feels rough. residue from industrial fallout as well as normal road dirt and grime may accumulate on windshield.
Bulletin:
A011491 2028842-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Customer vehicle is fitted with unauthorized ecm tuning. all systems on audi vehicles are engineered to work together using the factory calibrations, which have been extensively tested and validated before the vehicle is released for sale.
Bulletin:
A171453 2038129-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 17 number 14-50 dated august 15, 2014. a check with the engine oil service dipstick t40178 is necessary, but the adjustment values for the dipstick are not available in the elsa repair manual. bec
Bulletin:
A191453 2039018-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. the coolant level warning is not on. a minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. the dry coolant marks are
Bulletin:
A911469 2038824-
Component:
111100 electrical system:battery:cables
Summary:
The following message appears on the mmi display: ?device or cable type not supported?. the ?device or cable type not supported? message may be displayed when the wrong ami cable type is used. see the service section of this bulletin for an
Bulletin:
A001470 2039206-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
High quality media files (video and sound) are now integrated into technical service bulletins on a case-by-case basis. media files can now be viewed on any smartphone or tablet. audi of america has started to host its tsb videos outside of
Bulletin:
A441456 2022563-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 vehic
Bulletin:
A901451 2021151-
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 91 number 12-63 dated october 4, 2012. the customer may report flickering of the dash insert lighting, of the a/c control panel lighting, or of the inside light. the condition occurs when the acce
Bulletin:
A911472 2024323-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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 iss
Bulletin:
Accessories Oper
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This is an advance notice for audi of america employees. this notice contains information for the accessories operations technical bulletin.
Bulletin:
A001349 2033576-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Although the correct amount of oil was added to the engine during an oil change service, a check of the oil level shows that the oil level is not okay. when an unapproved aftermarket speed-filling device is used to add oil to the engine, th
Bulletin:
A001459 2029737-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 00 number 12-34 dated june 6, 2012. the process of draining oil through the drain plug is not always tidy. when oil is drained through the drain plug, the oil might spill on components around the
Bulletin:
A871447 2010146-
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 87 number 12-27 dated april 24, 2012. there is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. the odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five h
Bulletin:
A911736 2024323-
Component:
262000 forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist
Summary:
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin:
69N1 69N2 and 69
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This communication informs the dealers of details on the takata parts allocation.
Bulletin:
A941791 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
Bulletin:
A401770 2018194-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
Bulletin:
SM 52-2017
Component:
123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
Summary:
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all tail lamps with the part number listed that are below generation 14s.
Bulletin:
A911743 2042097-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the mmi navigation.
Bulletin:
A001684 2037949-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an svm code.
Bulletin:
A441662 2010334-
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This information tsb provides information regarding the correct way to torque adjust a wheel bolt.
Bulletin:
A441663 2022563-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin:
ATE-17-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
A461486 2022584-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Brake-related vibration and pulsation has several causes that depend on driving style and resulting brake disc temperature, as well as environmental conditions. both the intensity of the wear of the brake system and the type of wear depen
Bulletin:
A441764 2022563-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin:
A301722 2019850-
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
Bulletin:
A171782 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Bulletin:
Bulletin 69N1 69
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
69n1, 69n2 - campaign parts bulletin - today, may 5th is the final standard weekly allocation of takata airbag inflators. after this date, takata allocations will be based on the previous week?s paid claim volume. it is critical that cla
Bulletin:
69N1 69N2 and 69
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
69n1, 69n2 and 69o2 - campaign tip -takata part return label information
Bulletin:
A1915612025303-5
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
A871567 2041717-
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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 r
Bulletin:
A301519 2019850-
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
TAKATA 081916
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Takata recall campaign - communication toolkit for dealers
Bulletin:
A871679 2041717-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a odis gff test plan.
Bulletin:
Email-Audi Takat
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Email-audi takata airbag inflator collection update
Bulletin:
Campaign Parts B
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
Takata parts request update.
Bulletin:
Email-IMPORTANT!
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Audi takata airbag collection time extended
Bulletin:
Email-Takata-XPO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Important! takata recall update - xpo airbag inflator pickup / future changes (usa only)
Bulletin:
Email-Takata-XPO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Important! takata recall update - xpo airbag inflator pickup / future changes (usa only)
Bulletin:
A351833 2028085-
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for diagnosing transmission leaks and repairing them.
Bulletin:
Takata updated r
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Takata-updated part return-vw dealer usa 07-2018

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