51 Cracked Paintwork With Corrosion At Joint Between Roof And Roof Side Member (GROUP 51, NO. 24-32)
Reference number: GROUP 51, NO. 24-32
Supersedes refnos: 2068999/1, 2068999/2, 2068999/3, GROUP 51, NO. 23-26, GROUP 51, NO. 24-31
51 CRACKED PAINTWORK WITH CORROSION AT JOINT BETWEEN ROOF AND ROOF SIDE MEMBER
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| AUDI: | 2013-2024 A6; 2013-2018, 2020-2024 S6; 2013-2018 A7, and S7; 2014-2018 RS 7; 2015-2020, 2022-2025 A3, and S3; 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet; 2016-2023 TT, and TTS; 2016-2018 A3 Sportback e-tron; 2017-2024 A4, A4 allroad, and Q7; 2017-2023 TT Roadster; 2018-2025 A5, and S5; 2018-2024 S4, A5 Cabriolet, A5, Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, Q5, and SQ5; 2018-2019, 2021-2024 RS 5; 2019-2024 A8, Q3, and Q8; 2019 2021 - 2024 RS 5 Sportback; 2020-2024 A6 allroad, S8, Q5 e quattro, SQ7, SQ8, and RS Q8; 2020-2022 TT RS; 2020-2021 A8 e quattro; 2021-2024 RS 6 Avant, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback; 2025 Q6 e-tron, and SQ6 e-tron |
| GROUP: | 51 - Body - Center Section, Chassis Frame, Roof |
SERVICE INFORMATION
51 24 32 2068999/3 December 17, 2024. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 51 number 24-31 dated September 16, 2024, for reasons listed below.
| Model(s) | Year | VIN Range | Vehicle-Specific Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | 2013 - 2024 | All | Not Applicable |
| S6 | 2013 - 2018 2020 - 2024 | ||
| A7, and S7 | 2013 - 2018 | ||
| RS 7 | 2014 - 2018 | ||
| A3, and S3 | 2015 - 2020 2022 - 2025 | ||
| A3 Cabriolet | 2015 - 2019 | ||
| TT, and TTS | 2016 - 2023 | ||
| A3 Sportback e-tron | 2016 - 2018 | ||
| A4, A4 allroad, and Q7 | 2017 - 2024 | ||
| TT Roadster | 2017 - 2023 | ||
| A5, and S5 | 2018 - 2025 | ||
| S4, A5 Cabriolet, A5, Sportback, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, Q5, and SQ5 | 2018 - 2024 | ||
| RS 5 | 2018 - 2019 2021 - 2024 |
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| A8, Q3, and Q8 | 2019 - 2024 | ||
| RS 5 Sportback | 2019 2021 - 2024 | ||
| A6 allroad, S8, Q5 e quattro, SQ7, SQ8, and RS Q8 | 2020 - 2024 | ||
| TT RS | 2020 - 2022 | ||
| A8 e quattro | 2020 - 2021 | ||
| RS 6 Avant, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback | 2021 - 2024 | ||
| Q6 e-tron, and SQ6 e-tron | 2025 |
CONDITION
| Revision | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | Revised header (Add models and model years) Revised Condition (Change to text) Revised Service (Change to text) |
| 2 | 09/16/2024 | Revised header (Add A5 models 2018 - 2024) Revised Condition (Clarified customer statement) Revised Technical Background (Clarified technical background) Revised Service (Clarified service statement) |
| 1 | 01/05/2023 | Initial publication |
Customer states:
Cracked paintwork with corrosion at joint connecting roof to roof side member.
Workshop findings:
The corrosion formation is confirmed.
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 1
As the result of force applied to the roof skin panel, a crack in the paintwork forms in the area where the roof is joined with the roof side member.
The force involved may be the impact of hail, large amounts of snow falling off a roof, or other external forces. The crack in the paintwork is often not detected even after dent removal is carried out; it is therefore possible that a longer period of time may have passed since the dent removal was performed.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
Not applicable.
SERVICE
The following photos show examples of the issue.
- Figure 1 shows paint thickness measurement.
- Figure 2 shows an example of a typical case of corrosion formation due to paint cracking.
- Figure 3 shows a closer view of the paint cracking.
- Figure 4 shows paintwork crack evaluation using a magnifying glass.
- Figure 5 shows surface deformations caused by large amounts of snow falling off a roof.
- Figure 6 shows deformation identified using a dent mirror.
WARRANTY
This issue does not constitute a fault which is covered by warranty/goodwill.
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All part and service references provided in this TSB (2068999 ) 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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