2017 Audi A3 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2017 Audi A3 — 2.0L I4 and 1.4L I4 engines, 19 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 year2017
Engines
2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
1.4L I4 — 85 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsPrestige Sedan 4-Door · Select Sedan 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Progressiv Sedan 4-Door +13
Other 2017 A3 variantsA3 Quattro → · A3 Sportback e-tron →
Federal record2 recalls · 74 complaints · 606 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 A3 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 166
  • General Information 2,550
  • Accessories & Equipment 7,814
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 2,166
  • Body & Frame 5,124
  • Maintenance 749
  • Brakes 927
  • Restraints 874
  • Drivelines & Axles 500
  • Steering 397
  • Electrical 2,020
  • Suspension 1,800
  • Engine Mechanical 3,809
  • Transmission 560
  • Engine Performance 3,157
  • Rear 200

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 A3

  1. Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification › front passenger · 21V198000
    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline · 24V110000
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Owners have filed 74 complaints and Audi has issued 606 technical service bulletins for the 2017 A3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2017 A3 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2017 A3?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.4L I4 across the Prestige Sedan 4-Door, Select Sedan 4-Door, Premium Sedan 4-Door, Premium Plus Convertible 2-Door, Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door, Progressiv Sedan 4-Door, Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door, Komfort Convertible 2-Door, Dynamic Sedan 4-Door, Komfort Sedan 4-Door, S Line Sedan 4-Door, Prestige Convertible 2-Door, Progressiv Convertible 2-Door, Elite Sedan 4-Door, Premium Convertible 2-Door, Select Hatchback 2-Door, Technik Sedan 4-Door, Technik Convertible 2-Door, S Line Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Audi published for this year.

What 2017 A3 problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 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 2017 A3 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 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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