AWA-13-03

Warranty Policies and Procedures Bulletin
Number: AWA-13-03
Date: Mar 14, 2013
Audi Warranty
Subject: Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
This document modifies the
Audi Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual.
Dealers: United States and Puerto Rico
Effective: Reception Date March 14, 2013
Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
As part of Audi’s ongoing commitment to our environment, Audi is extending the Emissions Control Systems
Warranty for engine exhaust flap replacement under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever
occurs first, from the vehicles’ original in-service date for certain 2010-2012 Model Year Audi A3 2.0L TDI® Clean
Diesel Engine Vehicles with Engine Code CBEA. The vehicle’s original in-service date is defined as the date the
vehicle was delivered to either the original purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service
as a “demonstrator” or “company” car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service. The warranty extension is
fully transferable to subsequent owners.
Audi has determined that under specific conditions, certain deficiencies affecting the engine exhaust flap on a TDI®
Clean Diesel Engine vehicle could make the engine exhaust flap susceptible to degraded performance. If this
happens, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster may illuminate due to the presence of
specific fault codes caused by a faulty engine exhaust flap. Audi will diagnose and replace the engine exhaust flap at
no cost to a customer as long as the vehicle is within the time and mileage limits of the warranty extension.
Note: Other conditions unrelated to this issue may cause the MIL to illuminate. This warranty extension does not
cover diagnosis and repair for these other unrelated conditions.
What is covered under this Warranty Extension
This warranty extension covers only the diagnosis and replacement of the engine exhaust flap for the applicable
vehicles.
What is not covered under this Warranty Extension
 Any damage or malfunctions caused by installation of non-EPA or non-CARB certified parts, or parts that alter the
performance of the engine, engine controls, or exhaust system, such as the installation of engine management
components (chipped” or “tuned” ECMs) not approved by Audi.
 Other conditions unrelated to the engine exhaust flap that may cause the MIL to illuminate. These conditions may
require repairs that are needed for proper diagnosis of the underlying condition. Any repairs that are (1) necessary
for proper diagnosis of these conditions or (2) required to bring the vehicle’s emission system up to factory
specifications are not covered by this warranty extension.
 Damage or malfunctions caused by outside influence, such as damage due to an accident, or vehicle misuse or
neglect as well as repairs that are (1) necessary for proper diagnosis of these other conditions or (2) required to
bring the vehicle up to factory specifications are not covered by this warranty extension.
Claim Processing
Claim Type: 110
SN: 2671
Damage code: 0017
Warranty Key: U16 Exhaust Flap EXT 10/120,000 US ONLY is assigned in ElsaWeb to identify vehicle eligibility.
Reimbursement is applicable only to the repairs described in this Warranty Bulletin.
Contact Audi Warranty for questions or concerns: 866.677.2834 or [email protected].
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