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Audi A3 2010–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin Dealer 26N1 · NHTSA communication 10168803 · issued Nov 19, 2019

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2010–2013
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Due to a parts catalog error, an incorrect emissions related component may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.

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.