2022 Audi A3, S3, RS 3 Driver Assist Systems Unavailable TSB

Audi has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 96 24 93 2070572/2, dated March 9, 2024. This bulletin addresses a condition where multiple driver assist systems become unavailable in certain 2022 Audi A3, S3, and RS 3 vehicles. This TSB is a revision, with its second version correcting the service number, and it supersedes the previous Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 23-99, which was dated June 6, 2023.

This TSB specifically targets a software malfunction that can cause the front camera for driver assist systems (R242) to store a specific Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC), leading to various driver assistance features becoming inoperative. If you own a 2022 Audi S3 and are experiencing issues with your driver assist systems, this information is highly relevant.

Symptoms

Owners of affected vehicles may notice that multiple driver assist systems are unavailable. The instrument cluster may display several warning messages, indicating the malfunction of these critical safety features. These messages include:

• "Adaptive cruise assist not working."
• "Lane assist: currently unavailable. See owner's manual."
• "Audi pre sense: currently restricted. See owner's manual."
• "Audi pre sense not working."

These warnings collectively indicate that the Audi S3 driver assist systems unavailable condition is present, impacting the vehicle's advanced safety and convenience features.

Fault Codes / DTCs

During workshop diagnosis, technicians will find a specific Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) stored in the front camera for driver assist systems (address word 00A5, component R242). This code points directly to the root cause of the Audi S3 driver assist systems unavailable issue.

Code	Description	Symptom Code
B200FF4	Internal malfunction	1124105

Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions

The underlying cause for the DTC B200FF4 and the subsequent disabling of driver assist systems is a software malfunction. This software anomaly within the front camera module (R242) leads to the internal malfunction error, which then prevents the proper operation of features like adaptive cruise assist, lane assist, and Audi pre sense.

Repair Procedure Summary

The repair for the Audi S3 driver assist systems unavailable condition involves a software update to the front camera module (R242). The procedure, outlined in TSB 96 24 93 2070572/2, requires the following steps:

1. Software Update: The Camera for Driver Assist Systems (R242), specifically address word 00A5, must be updated. This update uses the SVM action code A5A018. Technicians must follow all instructions detailed in TSB 2011732, which provides comprehensive operating instructions for Software Version Management (SVM). The update will install new software with part number 5WA980653C and version 3303, replacing the older software version 3302 (also part number 5WA980653C).
2. Restore Activations: After the software update is successfully completed, the vehicle's activations must be restored. This is performed using the ODIS tester by navigating to the "Special functions" menu, then selecting "SVM Activations," and finally choosing "Restore already existing activations."

This process ensures that the updated software is correctly applied and that all driver assist system functionalities are re-enabled.

Warranty Information

This repair is covered under Audi's warranty program, subject to specific conditions outlined in the TSB.

• Claim Type: 110 (Up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles) or G10 (for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner).
• Service Number: 9638
• Damage Code: 0039
• Labor Operations: The software update, which includes checking for DTCs, is covered under labor operation 0151 0000.
• Diagnostic Time: No allowance for General Fault Finding (GFF).
• Road Test Time: No allowance for road tests performed prior to or after the service procedure.
• Claim Comment: Claims must be submitted as per TSB 2070572/2.

All warranty claims must adhere to the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual and are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Important Warnings

Owners should be aware of the following regarding this Technical Service Bulletin:

• If your vehicle is outside of any warranty coverage, this Technical Service Bulletin is for informational purposes only. In such cases, charges for diagnosis and repair may apply.

NHTSA ID: 10251662