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Audi A3 2017–2020technical service bulletin

Bulletin Circular 24GJ · NHTSA communication 10190289 · issued Apr 9, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2017–2020
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Audi is providing an Engine Control Module (ECM) software update to address elevated tailpipe emissions that were found during vehicle testing. This software will also improve drivability and provide other diagnostic improvements.

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.