Audi A3 Timing Belt And Timing Chain List (2003 – 2017)

Does An Audi A3 Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Audi A3. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.

Audi A3
Model Year	Engine	Belt / Chain
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013	1.2 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI)	timing chain
	1.4 L I4 Turbo FSI (TFSI)	timing chain
	1.6L TDI	timing belt
	1.6 L I4 FSI	timing chain
	1.8 L I4 TFSI	timing chain
	2.0 L I4 FSI	timing chain
	2.0 L I4 TFSI	timing chain

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.	1.2L TFSI	timing chain
	1.4L TFSI	timing chain
	1.8L TFSI	timing chain
	2.0L TFSI	timing chain
	1.6L TDI	timing belt
	2.0L TDI	timing belt

Audi A3