2011 Audi A3 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 Audi A3 — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 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 year2011
Engines
2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC
TrimsTDI Hatchback 4-Door · Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door · S Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Attraction Hatchback 4-Door · Attraction Plus Hatchback 4-Door
Other 2011 A3 variantsA3 Quattro →
Federal record3 recalls · 51 complaints · 647 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 A3 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 104
  • General Information 1,433
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,688
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 593
  • Body & Frame 743
  • Maintenance 157
  • Brakes 189
  • Restraints 195
  • Drivelines & Axles 247
  • Steering 155
  • Electrical 664
  • Suspension 757
  • Engine Mechanical 762
  • Transmission 429
  • Engine Performance 865
  • Torque 46

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 A3

  1. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V079000
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
  2. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V862000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  3. Fuel System, Diesel · 11V490000
    Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead t.

Owners have filed 51 complaints and Audi has issued 647 technical service bulletins for the 2011 A3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 A3 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 A3?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the TDI Hatchback 4-Door, Ambiente Hatchback 4-Door, S Line Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Attraction Hatchback 4-Door, Attraction Plus Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 2011 A3 problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 A3, covering air bags, fuel system, diesel. 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 2011 A3 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 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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