Audi A3 News
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2022 Audi A3 Starter/Generator Special Parts Collection
Audi has initiated a Special Parts Collection program, code 27K4, for certain 2022 Audi A3 vehicles to replace the starter/generator. This is a proactive measure, not a recall, and is performed free of charge by authorized Audi dealers.
2022-2024 Audi/VW Control Unit Software Update SM 38-2023
Audi and Volkswagen have issued Special Notice SM 38-2023, instructing dealers to return specific 5WA-907-556-G control units with software versions older than SW: 00304. This ensures only the latest development parts are in inventory. Returns must be completed by August 24, 2023.
2021-2023 Audi/VW Wiring Set Return SM 36-2023
Audi and Volkswagen have issued Special Notice SM 36-2023, instructing dealerships to return specific wiring sets, part number 3Q0-971-013-D, if they were produced before July 1, 2023. This measure ensures that all vehicles are equipped with parts reflecting the latest state of development.
2022-2023 Audi A3 Instrument Cluster Phone Tab Display TSB
Audi A3 owners from 2022-2023 may notice their instrument cluster occasionally displays the phone tab after ignition, even if it was parked showing the navigation tab. Technical Service Bulletin 90 23 07 2069510/1 states this is normal operation and no repair is needed.
2023 Audi A3 Recall: Missing Weight Capacity Label
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 22V901000) for certain 2023 Audi A3, S3, and RS3 vehicles. The recall addresses missing weight capacity information on the B-pillar safety certification label, which could lead to unintentional vehicle overloading and an increased…
2022 Audi A3 / VW Golf R Gateway Interface Part Return SM 70-2022
Audi and Volkswagen have issued Special Notice SM 70-2022, requiring dealers to return specific 5WA-907-530-L Gateway Interface parts with software version 7104 for 2022 Audi A3 and VW Golf R models. This ensures only correct parts reach customers.
2022 Audi A3 Electrical System Warning Software Update
Audi has issued Technical Service Bulletin 9309 for the 2022 A3 to proactively prevent various electrical system warnings from appearing in the instrument cluster. The fix involves a software update for the gateway control module, performed by authorized Audi dealers.
2022 Audi A3 Control Unit Return Notice (SM 63-2022)
Audi and Volkswagen dealers are instructed via Special Notice SM 63-2022 to return specific control units (5WA-980-556-B, 5WA-980-556-D, 1EA-980-556-F) with production dates between 01.12.21 and 09.02.22 for further inspection. Parts with other dates are acceptable.
2022 Audi A3 Instrument Cluster Warnings Software Update
A software issue can cause various electrical system warnings to appear in the instrument cluster of 2022 Audi A3 vehicles. Audi has released Update 9309 to address this by updating the gateway control module software. Owners should be aware that Audi is not directly notifying consumers about this…
2019-2021 Audi A3 TPMS Recall 22V815000
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall (NHTSA ID 22V815000) for certain 2019-2021 Audi A3, VW Atlas, and Tiguan models. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) software may not detect simultaneous air pressure loss in all four tires, increasing crash risk.
2022 Audi A3 Remote Key / No Start DTC U014000 TSB
This Audi Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 2067813/1) details a software update for 2022 Audi A3 vehicles that may experience issues with the remote control key not communicating, leading to a no-start condition or inability to unlock the vehicle, often accompanied by DTC U014000.
2022 Audi A3 Front Passenger Air Bag Recall
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) has issued a recall for certain 2022 Audi A3 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly, which could prevent proper deployment in a crash and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of…
2016 Audi A3 Front Passenger Air Bag Recall 22V543000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Audi A3 and TT vehicles. The front passenger air bag module may explode or deploy improperly, potentially causing serious injury or death from sharp metal fragments. Dealers will replace the module free of charge under recall 22V543000.
2022 Audi A3 Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 22V515000) for certain 2022 Audi A3 and S3 sedans. The recall addresses a potential issue where the seat belt pretensioner's retention force may be insufficient, leading to an increased risk of injury during a crash.
2022 Audi A3 'Audi pre sense: fault' TSB
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 2067440/1 has been issued for the 2022 Audi A3 addressing an erroneous 'Audi pre sense: fault. Please contact service' message that appears briefly upon vehicle startup. This issue is caused by a software timing problem and does not indicate a functional defect…
2021-2022 Audi/VW Threaded Plug Return Notice
Volkswagen and Audi dealers received Special Notice SM 48-2022 regarding the mandatory return of certain N-100-371-05 threaded plugs. Parts with delivery note 12126668 are affected and must be returned by July 8, 2022, to ensure credit and prevent defective parts from reaching customers.
2022 Audi A3 Instrument Cluster Song Skipping TSB
Audi TSB 90 22 74 2067439/1 addresses a software issue in the 2022 A3 Digital Instrument Cluster where songs skip after playing for one second when selected via steering wheel controls. A software update to the J285 control unit resolves this problem, and no DTCs are typically stored.
2022 Audi A3 Blank Instrument Cluster TSB 2066854/1
Audi has released Technical Service Bulletin 2066854/1 for the 2022 A3, addressing instances where the digital instrument cluster display remains blank at vehicle start-up, often accompanied by DTC B200FF0. The fix involves replacing the instrument cluster.
2022 Audi A3 Child Seat Anchorage Recall
Audi has issued a recall for certain 2022 A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles due to incorrectly marked child seat anchorage fitting sleeves. This non-compliance with safety standards could lead to improper child seat installation, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the sleeves at…
2022 Audi A3 Instrument Cluster Skips Songs (TSB PSS 90)
Owners of the 2022 Audi A3 may find that songs selected through the steering wheel controls in the instrument cluster's media-tab skip to the next track after just one second. Audi Technical Service Bulletin PSS 90 (2065283/2) confirms a software issue is the cause, with a solution expected in Q3…
2021-2022 Audi A3/Q3 Latch Part Update SM 17-2022
Audi has issued Special Notice SM 17-2022, a parts circular instructing dealers to return older latch components (part numbers 83A-839-015 and 83A-839-016) and re-order updated versions (83A-839-015-B and 83A-839-016-B). This ensures the latest parts are available for 2021-2022 Audi A3 and Q3…
2021-2022 Audi/VW Control Unit Software Return SM 15-2022
Special Notice SM 15-2022 instructs dealers to return specific control units (5WA-959-436-H, 5WA-959-436-J) with software versions older than SW 0725 for 2021-2022 Audi A3 and Volkswagen models. This ensures customers receive parts with the latest development.
2021-2022 Audi/VW Injector 04E-906-036-AL Return Notice
Audi and Volkswagen issued Special Notice SM 09-2022 regarding the return of specific 04E-906-036-AL fuel injectors. Dealers must return injectors lacking a support element and retaining ring by February 21, 2022, to ensure only the latest development parts are in inventory.