Audi A3 Timing Belt or Chain (2000-2026)

The Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine and model year. These engines are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Audi A3.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2026 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2025 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2024 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2023 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2022 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2021 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Audi A3 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2020 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2019 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2018 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2017 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2016 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2015 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2013 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2012 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2011 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2010 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Audi A3 engines have timing chains or timing belts, depending on the engine. These engines are interference.

2009 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2006 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Audi A3 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2003 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Audi A3 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2002 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Audi A3 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2001 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Audi A3 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2000 Audi A3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Audi A3 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.