The service and repair manual for the 2016 Audi A3 — 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 engines, 27 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Trims | TDI Komfort Convertible 2-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Attraction Plus Sedan 4-Door · TDI Komfort Sedan 4-Door · S Line Sedan 4-Door · TDI Technik Sedan 4-Door +21 |
| Other 2016 A3 variants | A3 Quattro → · A3 Sportback e-tron → · A3 e-tron → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 113 complaints · 546 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 A3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 214
- General Information 2,606
- Accessories & Equipment 7,889
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 2,166
- Body & Frame 5,071
- Maintenance 749
- Brakes 927
- Restraints 874
- Drivelines & Axles 603
- Steering 397
- Electrical 2,067
- Suspension 1,800
- Engine Mechanical 5,036
- Transmission 1,338
- Engine Performance 4,559
- Rear 200
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 A3
- 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 › front passenger · 21V198000A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 24V110000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 113 complaints and Audi has issued 546 technical service bulletins for the 2016 A3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 A3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 A3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.4L I4 across the TDI Komfort Convertible 2-Door, Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door, Attraction Plus Sedan 4-Door, TDI Komfort Sedan 4-Door, S Line Sedan 4-Door, TDI Technik Sedan 4-Door, TDI Premium Sedan 4-Door, Ambiente Hatchback 2-Door, Attraction Sedan 4-Door, TDI Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door, Premium Convertible 2-Door, TDI Progressiv Convertible 2-Door, Prestige Sedan 4-Door, Premium Sedan 4-Door, TDI Technik Convertible 2-Door, Progressiv Sedan 4-Door, Ambiente Sedan 4-Door, Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door, Attraction Convertible 2-Door, Komfort Sedan 4-Door, TDI Progressiv Sedan 4-Door, Attraction Hatchback 2-Door, Prestige Convertible 2-Door, TDI Prestige Sedan 4-Door, S Line Convertible 2-Door, Technik Sedan 4-Door, S Line Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.
What 2016 A3 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 A3, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline. 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 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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