Service and repair manuals for 26 model years of the Audi A3, 1998 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC · 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 41 recalls, 927 owner complaints and 10,265 technical service bulletins are logged for the A3. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your A3 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.99 | — | 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door +1 | select |
| 2023 | $40.99 | 1 | 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2022 | $40.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 1.4L I4 | Prestige Sedan 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2020 | $40.99 | 2 | 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4 | Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Progressiv Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2019 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.4L I4 | Prestige Sedan 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door +13 | details → |
| 2018 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.4L I4; 1.8L I4 | Prestige Sedan 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door +9 | details → |
| 2017 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.4L I4 | Prestige Sedan 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door +15 | details → |
| 2016 | $40.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4 | TDI Komfort Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Attraction Plus Sedan 4-Door · TDI Komfort Sedan 4-Door +23 | details → |
| 2015 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4 | TDI Komfort Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · TDI Komfort Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door +22 | details → |
| 2014 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Ambiente Sedan 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door +2 | select |
| 2013 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4 | TDI Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door +4 | details → |
| 2012 | $40.99 | 3 | 1.8L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4; 1.4L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · TDI Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2011 | $40.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | TDI Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2010 | $40.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | TDI Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2009 | $40.99 | 4 | 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Attraction Hatchback 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2008 | $40.99 | 2 | 1.8L I4; 1.4L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Attraction Hatchback 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2007 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | X Aniversario Hatchback 4-Door · LE Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2006 | $40.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Attraction Hatchback 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2005 | $40.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Attraction Plus Hatchback 2-Door | details → |
| 2004 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Attraction Plus Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 2003 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 2002 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 2001 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambition Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 2000 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambition Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 1999 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Base Hatchback 2-Door | select |
| 1998 | $40.99 | — | 1.8L I4 | Base Hatchback 2-Door | select |
Related Audi models: Audi A3 Quattro 2004–2024 · Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 2016–2018 · Audi A3 e-tron 2016
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 A3 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 583
- General Information 1,418
- Accessories & Equipment 2,745
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 862
- Body & Frame 2,160
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 438
- Brakes 378
- Maintenance 45
- Drivelines & Axles 90
- Restraints 208
- Electrical 1,316
- Steering 146
- Engine Mechanical 1,022
- Suspension 718
- Engine Performance 516
- Transmission 175
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Other yearsOther A3 years
2024 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door · Dynamic Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 A3. 1 complaints · 592 TSBs.
2014 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · Ambiente Sedan 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Attraction Sedan 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 A3. 0 complaints · 274 TSBs.
2004 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC; 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Attraction Plus Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2004 A3. 7 complaints · 54 TSBs.
2003 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2003 A3. 2 complaints · 46 TSBs.
2002 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door · Advance Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 A3. 0 complaints · 44 TSBs.
2001 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambition Hatchback 2-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2001 A3. 1 complaints · 35 TSBs.
2000 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Attraction Hatchback 2-Door · Ambition Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2000 A3. 0 complaints · 32 TSBs.
1999 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1999 A3. 0 complaints · 17 TSBs.
1998 Audi A3 · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1998 A3. 0 complaints · 16 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore A3 manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the A3 manual
Which A3 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1998 to 2024 — 26 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Audi A3 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Audi published for the A3, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include A3 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every A3 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover A3 recalls?
41 recalls are on federal record across the 1998–2024 A3, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Audi dealers.
Why do some A3 years cost more?
Every A3 year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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