The 2016 Audi A3 has 57 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 18 brands, covering all 5 engine options (1.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 1.8L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and 2.0L L4 Turbocharged). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2016 Audi A3, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 52 parts of the 57 listed are Tie Rod End (38 parts), Knuckle (10 parts) and Rack and Pinion Bellow (4 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
The 2016 Audi A3 was sold with 5 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2016 Audi A3 steering parts are VAICO (9 parts), SKP (6 parts) and MEVOTECH (6 parts), plus 15 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Daily Driver.
9 parts on this 2016 Audi A3 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including SKP SK697331 (Knuckle) and DELPHI TA1915 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V105409 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RightSedan | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V105408 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | LeftSedan | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | SK697331 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | SK697330 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V104005 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V104004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V105124 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear RightConvertible | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V105125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Fits Rear LeftConvertible | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | SK697331 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | SK697330 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
10 Knuckle parts for the 2016 Audi A3 come from 2 brands — VAICO and SKP. The "Popular" part is SKP SK697331.
In the Daily Driver grade, VAICO supplies 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is VAICO V105409.
The Economy section lists 6 options from VAICO and SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK697331 is listed in this group.
2 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | ER9150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | KS01004201 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 2120117E | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
3 Rack and Pinion parts for the 2016 Audi A3 come from 3 brands — AAE, BOSCH and TERREPOWER.
Listed part numbers: AAE ER9150, BOSCH KS01004201 and TERREPOWER 2120117E.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 1032912 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 165mm Length | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TBR4218 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front190mm Length | View on Amazon |
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | BKK0130 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V106232 | 🇺🇸 US | Material Type: Plastic | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
4 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI, REIN and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1032912, DELPHI TBR4218 and REIN BKK0130, plus the other parts above.
Steering Column Lock
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V105316 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Central Locking with Radio Remote Controlinterior controls, without Safelock [4I2] | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Column locks.
One part is listed for the 2016 Audi A3 — VAICO V105316.
Steering Gear Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | HWB1051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12x1.5x70mm | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Gear bolts.
This group shows a single part: REIN HWB1051.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TA1915 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | MS10624 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | MS10625 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | EV80665 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Design Allows Easier Installation | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 45A1089 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 45A1090 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TA1905 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| LEMFÖRDER Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 2532902 | 🇺🇸 US | Inner | View on Amazon |
| LEMFÖRDER Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 3528001 | 🇺🇸 US | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | MS10711 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | ES80666 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Design Allows Easier Installation | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | ES80667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Design Allows Easier Installation | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | X52TE4369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | X52TE4370 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | X52TR4371 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| TRW Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | JTE1052 | 🇺🇸 US | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | SES80666 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | SES80667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | EV80665 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 1015850 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 1015851 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 1015864 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 1017778 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Tie Rod End & Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 543401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | 544097 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged | 544098 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 544101 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | 534918 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TI43125 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TO43001 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | TO43002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | GS10624 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | GS10625 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | GS10711 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | EV80665 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | SCI0138R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | ES80667 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front RightOuter | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Fits: 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged | V107232 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
38 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2016 Audi A3, from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY and 12 other brands. DELPHI TA1915 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Economy is the most populated section, led by DORMAN, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 6 other brands.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2016 Audi A3
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is 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 the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2016 Audi A3?
Our catalog currently lists 57 steering parts for the 2016 Audi A3 across 6 subcategories and 18 brands, covering all 5 engine options (1.4L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 1.4L L4 Turbocharged, 1.8L L4 Turbocharged, 2.0L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and 2.0L L4 Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2016 Audi A3 engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. 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 steering problems on a 2016 Audi A3?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. 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 the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
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 A3 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 A3?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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