The 2016 Audi A1 has 13 suspension parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 4 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2016 Audi A1, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. 9 parts of the 13 listed are Control Arm Bushing (4 parts), Control Arm (3 parts) and Ball Joint (2 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 2016 Audi A1 was sold with both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2016 Audi A1 suspension parts are DORMAN (8 parts), FVP (2 parts) and FCS (2 parts), plus 1 more brand.
Each part number listed for the 2016 Audi A1 opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Ball Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 538828 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Lower | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 538827 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Lower | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle.
2 Ball Joint parts for the 2016 Audi A1 come from DORMAN. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged.
Part numbers include DORMAN 538828 and DORMAN 538827.
Control Arm
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 524645 | 🇲🇽 MX | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 524646 | 🇲🇽 MX | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 528316 | 🇲🇽 MX | Adjustable | View on Amazon |
This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm.
3 Control Arm parts for the 2016 Audi A1 come from DORMAN. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged.
This group includes DORMAN 524645, DORMAN 524646 and DORMAN 528316.
Control Arm Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 523021 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 523022 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Lower Forward | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | BC43000 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Lower Forward | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | BC43010 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
4 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2016 Audi A1 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and FVP. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged.
This group includes DORMAN 523021, DORMAN 523022 and FVP BC43000 and the remaining parts above.
Shock / Strut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCS Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 341884 | 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| FCS Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | 337049 | 🇲🇽 MX | FrontExclude Sport Suspension | View on Amazon |
This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed.
2 Shock / Strut parts for the 2016 Audi A1 come from FCS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.
Part numbers include FCS 341884 and FCS 337049.
Shock Dust Cover
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARELLI Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | KPR097 | 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Shock Dust covers.
This group shows a single part: MARELLI KPR097.
Sway Bar Link
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2016 A1 engines | 542039 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 542039.
Buying Suspension Parts for a 2016 Audi A1
On this vehicle, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links.
- Match the engine first. Some suspension parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Control Arm Bushing and Control Arm .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suspension parts fit the 2016 Audi A1?
Our catalog currently lists 13 suspension parts for the 2016 Audi A1 across 6 subcategories and 4 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 1.8L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do suspension parts differ between 2016 Audi A1 engines?
Some do. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of suspension problems on a 2016 Audi A1?
Common symptoms include clunks over speed bumps, wandering steering, cupped tire wear, or a nose that keeps bouncing after a dip. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Audi A1 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Audi A1?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then worn bushings often mimic bad shocks — inspect before buying, and remember loaded vs unloaded strut assemblies differ in labor by hours. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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