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Audi A4 2009–2011technical service bulletin

Bulletin A171554 2027731- · NHTSA communication 10119856 · issued Jan 29, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2009–2011
model years
8
vehicle entries

Official summary

Engine oil consumption is too high. Under certain driving conditions, internal engine pressure conditions in the 2.0 TFSI engine can negatively influence the rate of oil consumption. Crankcase pressure reduction starting with model year 2012

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.