Audi A3 Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (2006 - 2025)

Engine timing belt and timing chain components

From the model year 2006 to 2025 the Audi A3 has various engines with either a timing belt or a timing chain. However, all of its engines are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Audi A3 Timing Belt Or Chain (2006 - 2025)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2025 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 1.4L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 204 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 220 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2015 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 220 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2013 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2012 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2011 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2010 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 2.0L 4 Cyl. Diesel 140 hp Timing Belt Interference 130k miles
2009 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2009 3.2L V6 250 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2008 3.2L V6 250 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2007 3.2L V6 250 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 2.0L 4 Cyl. 200 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2006 3.2L V6 250 hp Timing Chain Interference Lifetime