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Audi A3 2010–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin A191453 2039018- · NHTSA communication 10124868 · issued Nov 18, 2014

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2010–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

A small amount of dry or crusted coolant is seen on the coolant pump housing. The coolant level warning is not on. A minor coolant leak is possible during the break-in phase of the coolant seal on the coolant pump. The dry coolant marks are normal.

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.