2023-2026 Audi VIN Plate and B-Pillar Label Replacement TSB

Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 2021205/9, which details the procedures for ordering replacement VIN plates and B-Pillar Safety Certification labels. This TSB is primarily an informational document for dealerships, guiding them through the administrative process when these critical labels need to be replaced on affected vehicles, including the 2023 Audi e-tron.

This bulletin, released on December 16, 2025, applies to a wide range of Audi vehicles from model years 2000 through 2027, though the specific vehicles linked by NHTSA span 2023 to 2026. The TSB ensures that official replacement labels are obtained and installed correctly, maintaining vehicle compliance and safety information.

Why a VIN Plate or Safety Certification Label Might Need Replacement

The primary reason for this TSB is to address instances where the VIN plate and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification label require replacement. This could be due to damage, wear, or other circumstances necessitating a new, official label.

Ordering a New VIN Plate or B-Pillar Safety Certification Label

When a new VIN plate or B-Pillar Safety Certification label is required, Audi dealerships must follow a specific online ordering process detailed in TSB 2021205/9. This ensures the correct and compliant label is obtained directly from Audi AG.

Dealer Procedure Summary

1. Retention of Old Labels: Dealerships are instructed to save all VIN plates and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification labels removed from the vehicle until the new replacement arrives.
2. Accessing the Ordering Portal: Technicians must visit Access Audi at www.accessaudi.com and navigate to the "App Links" section. From there, they will choose either the "Parts menu" or the "Service menu" and select the "Compliance Label Ordering Portal."
3. Order Submission: Within the portal, the vehicle's VIN is entered into the "Quick VIN Order" field, found under the "VIN-Specific Items tab" of the order form. The desired label type is then selected.
4. Providing Weight Information: If a B-Pillar Safety Certification label is being replaced, the weight information from the original label must be entered to complete the web-based form.
5. Approval and Fulfillment: The completed web-based form is electronically routed to an Audi Compliance Label Coordinator for approval. The Coordinator manages the necessary steps to fulfill the request. Once the new VIN plate and/or Safety Certification label is received from Audi AG, the Compliance Label Coordinator will provide it to the dealership for installation.

Important Considerations

This Technical Service Bulletin 2021205/9 is for informational purposes only and does not apply to any Audi Warranty claims. It outlines an administrative process rather than a repair procedure for a vehicle malfunction. The TSB has undergone several revisions, with the latest being Revision 9, which updated the header and added model years to the condition table. Previous revisions include Revision 8 on May 7, 2024, and Revision 7 on May 12, 2023, both also updating the header and model years.

Source: NHTSA ID: 11027373