2022-2023 Audi VIN Plate and Safety Label Replacement TSB

Condition Requiring Replacement

This Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) addresses situations where a VIN plate or B-Pillar Safety Certification label on a 2022-2023 Audi vehicle requires replacement. These labels are crucial for vehicle identification and compliance with safety standards.

An Audi VIN plate replacement or Safety Certification label replacement may be necessary due to damage, theft, or other circumstances that render the original label unreadable or missing. The TSB outlines the official procedure for obtaining new, compliant labels.

Ordering Procedure Summary

When an Audi VIN plate replacement or a new B-Pillar Safety Certification label is required, Audi dealerships must follow a specific ordering process. This procedure ensures that replacement labels are authentic and correctly reflect the vehicle's specifications.

1. Save Existing Labels: Technicians must save all VIN plates and/or B-Pillar Safety Certification labels removed from the vehicle until the new labels arrive. This step is critical for maintaining a record and ensuring proper replacement.
2. Access Ordering Portal: The ordering process is initiated on the Access Audi web site. Dealers navigate to either the Parts menu or the Service menu and then select the "Compliance Label Ordering Portal."
3. Enter Vehicle Information: The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is entered into the Quick VIN Order or the VIN-Specific Items tab of the order form. This ensures the correct label is ordered for the specific vehicle.
4. Select Label Type: The desired label type (VIN plate or B-Pillar Safety Certification label) is selected from the available options.
5. Provide Weight Information: If a B-Pillar Safety Certification label is being ordered, the weight information from the original label must be entered. This data is essential for completing the web-based form accurately.
6. Approval and Fulfillment: The completed web-based form is electronically routed to the Compliance Label Coordinator for approval. The Coordinator then takes the necessary steps to fulfill the request. Once the new VIN plate or Safety Certification label is received from Audi AG, the Coordinator will provide it to the dealer for installation.

Important Notes for Owners

This Technical Service Bulletin, identified as 00 21 48 2021205/6, is informational in nature. It provides guidance to dealers on how to order specific replacement parts. It is important for owners to understand that this TSB is not applicable to any Audi Warranty. This means that the cost associated with an Audi VIN plate replacement or Safety Certification label replacement will typically not be covered under standard warranty terms, unless it is part of a separate, covered repair.

Owners should consult with their authorized Audi dealership for specific details regarding the need for and cost of replacing these critical vehicle labels.

Revision History

This TSB has undergone several revisions to ensure accuracy and include updated model years. It supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 00 number 19-20, which was dated May 22, 2019. Key revisions include:

• Revision 6 (June 25, 2021): Revised header to add new model years.
• Revision 5 (May 22, 2019): Revised header to include additional models and model years.
• Revision 4 (January 10, 2017): Updated the service procedure and revised the header to add model years.

Source: NHTSA ID: 10198567