The service and repair manual for the 2016 Audi A3 e-tron, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Audi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Trims | Prestige Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door |
| Other 2016 A3 e-tron variants | A3 → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2 complaints · 546 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 A3 e-tron manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 24
- General Information 1,920
- Accessories & Equipment 4,422
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 774
- Body & Frame 2,910
- Maintenance 283
- Brakes 502
- Restraints 451
- Drivelines & Axles 238
- Steering 174
- Differentials & Drive Axles 48
- Electrical 869
- Suspension 690
- Engine Mechanical 1,242
- Transmission 266
- Engine Performance 1,025
- Front 200
- Rear 200
- Hydraulic Components 47
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 A3 e-tron
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 22V543000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious i.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 19V474000A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners have filed 2 complaints and Audi has issued 546 technical service bulletins for the 2016 A3 e-tron. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 A3 e-tron manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 A3 e-tron?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year across the Prestige Sedan 4-Door, Premium Sedan 4-Door, Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2016 A3 e-tron problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 A3 e-tron, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Audi dealers.
Does it include 2016 A3 e-tron wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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2016 Audi A1 · 2016 Audi A3 · 2016 Audi A3 Quattro · 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron · 2016 Audi A4 · 2016 Audi A4 Quattro · 2016 Audi A4 allroad · 2016 Audi A5 · 2016 Audi A5 Quattro · 2016 Audi A6 · 2016 Audi A6 Quattro · 2016 Audi A7 · every 2016 model