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NHTSA ID Number: 11032174

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_2081030_2

TSB/Document Date: 2026-05-05


Summary

This bulletin provides information when there is an abnormal engine knocking noise from the engine compartment; V6 3.0L TFSI.


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Technical Service Bulletin

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Technical Service Bulletin Transaction No.: 2081030/2
01 Engine: abnormal engine knocking noise frome engine compartment - V6 3.0L TFSI _ Release date: Apr 15, 2026
Condition
Model(s) VIN Range Vehicle Specific Equipment
S4, S5 Sportback, and SQ5] 2018 - 2025
$5, and S5 Cabriolet 2018 - 2025
A6, A7, S8, and Q8 2018 - 2025
All V6 3.0L TFSI
A6 allroad, and Q7 2020 — 2025
A8 e quattro 2020 - 2021
$SQ5 Sportback 2021 - 2025
Customer Statement:
+ Knocking noise from the engine compartment when engine is running.
Workshop findings:
+ No faults are logged in Engine Control Module J623 (address word 0001)
+ Compression values of all 6 cylinders are within the specified range.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
AudieBay logo of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information regarding this condition.
Verify the condition.
Please open a Web Ticket with the Technical Assistance Center under concern type: 3.0L Engine Noise Diag WEB
ticket only.
Warranty
Procedure 1
Please use the following claiming instructions if no piston replacement was recommended by the technical
assistance center.

Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0055
Labor Operations: PICO measurement according to analysis 0161 0099 60 TU
guideline for engine noise V6 TFSI EA839
GFF/Guided Functions 0150 0010 See SRT with
associated operations
GFF/ Guided Functions 0150 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Software update 0151 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2081030/2
Procedure 2
Please use the following claiming instructions if no piston replacement was recommended by the technical
assistance center and if additional diagnosis was requested (e.g. borescope and compression).
Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0055
Labor Operations: PICO measurement according to analysis 0161 0099 60 TU
guideline for engine noise V6 TFSI EA839
Check compression of cylinders 1019 0143 See SRT with
associated operations
Cylinder block check (borescope) 1009 0250 See SRT with
associated operations
GFF/Guided Functions 0150 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Charge battery 2706 8950 See SRT with
associated operations
Software Update (If needed) 0151 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log

Claim Comment: As per TSB 2081030/2
Procedure 3
Please use the following claiming instructions if piston replacement was recommended by the technical assistance
center and if additional diagnosis was requested (e.g. borescope and compression).
Claim Type: + Ifthe vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0055
Labor Operations: PICO measurement according to analysis 0161 0099 60 TU
guideline for engine noise V6 TFSI EA839
Check compression of Cylinder 1019 0199 40 TU
Cylinder block check (borescope) 1009 0250 See SRT with
associated operations
Remove and install 6 pistons 1310 2093 See SRT with
associated operations
Remove and install 6 connecting rods 1340 2051 See SRT with
associated operations
GFF/Guided Functions 0150 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Charge battery 2706 8950 See SRT with
associated operations
Software Update (If needed) 0151 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2081030/1
Procedure 4
Please use the following claiming instructions if piston replacement was recommended by the technical assistance
center and no additional diagnosis was requested (e.g. borescope and compression).
Claim Type: + If the vehicle is outside of any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is
informational only.
Damage Code: 0055

Labor Operations: PICO measurement according to analysis 0161 0099 60 TU
guideline for engine noise V6 TFSI EA839
Remove and install 6 pistons 1310 2093 See SRT with
associated operations
Remove and install 6 connecting rods 1340 2051 See SRT with
associated operations
GFF/Guided Functions 0150 0060 Labor according to the
diagnostic log
Charge battery 2706 8950 See SRT with
associated operations
Software Update (If needed) 0151 0060 Time stated on the
diagnostic protocol
Claim Comment: As per TSB 2081030/2
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the AudieBay logo Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by AudieBay logo Warranty.
Please note the information on predecessors and items that are included and excluded in the repair operations as
well as any associated tasks.
Try to reproduce the customer complaint (based on the description/cause of the issue), so that it can be clearly
assigned to this TSB. The following repair must only be carried out if all the criteria (model/type, chassis number,
engine/motor, gearbox code, PR number(s), part number, software version, code, etc.) apply exactly. Otherwise, this
solution will not eliminate the problem and repeat repairs may be necessary. In such a case, the warranty claim may
be rejected, and the cost of the parts may be charged back.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2081030) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check
with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair
Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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