The 2026 Audi A3 has 18 suspension parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 7 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The suspension system on the 2026 Audi A3 controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. The largest groups are Control Arm (7 parts), Shock / Strut (3 parts) and Ball Joint (2 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 6 parts.
The 2026 Audi A3 was sold with both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 15 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
7 brands supply suspension parts for the 2026 Audi A3, led by LEMFÖRDER (3 parts), REIN (3 parts) and DELPHI (3 parts), plus 4 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2026 Audi A3. 2 parts have it, including MOOG RK623822 (Control Arm) and MOOG RK623823 (Control Arm). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Ball Joint
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEMFÖRDER Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 2999802 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| LEMFÖRDER Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 2999902 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle.
LEMFÖRDER supplies both parts for the 2026 Audi A3.
Part numbers include LEMFÖRDER 2999802 and LEMFÖRDER 2999902.
Bump Stop
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AVZ0559 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Frontwith PR Code G02, G04, G06, G08, with 70mm Length | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bump stops that limit suspension travel.
This group shows a single part: REIN AVZ0559.
Control Arm
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | RK623822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | RK623823 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TC4687 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Lower ForwardLateral Arm | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TC6880 | 🇺🇸 US | Rear Lower Rearward | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2026 A3 engines | 526592 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Upper | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2026 A3 engines | 524926 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Lower | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2026 A3 engines | 524925 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Lower | 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.
7 Control Arm parts are listed for the 2026 Audi A3, from DORMAN, MOOG and DELPHI. MOOG RK623822 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.
Part numbers include MOOG RK623822, MOOG RK623823 and DELPHI TC4687, among others listed above.
Control Arm Anchor Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | HWB1045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear Upper Inner12x82.5mm | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bolts that anchor a control arm to the chassis or subframe.
One part is listed for the 2026 Audi A3 — REIN HWB1045.
Control Arm Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEMFÖRDER Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 3837901 | 🇺🇸 US | Front 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.
One part is listed for the 2026 Audi A3 — LEMFÖRDER 3837901.
Shock / Strut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYB Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 3448024 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Excel-G | View on Amazon |
| SACHS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 318202 | 🇺🇸 US | RearReplaced by 560 816 | View on Amazon |
| SACHS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 560816 | 🇺🇸 US | RearExc.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.
3 Shock / Strut parts are listed for the 2026 Audi A3, from SACHS and KYB.
This group includes KYB 3448024, SACHS 318202 and SACHS 560816.
Shock / Strut Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACHS Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 802696 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
This group shows a single part: SACHS 802696.
Subframe Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REIN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AVM0765 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Subframe bushings. 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.
One part is listed for the 2026 Audi A3 — REIN AVM0765.
Sway Bar Link
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TC8528 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
One part is listed for the 2026 Audi A3 — DELPHI TC8528.
Buying Suspension Parts for a 2026 Audi A3
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 and Shock / Strut .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suspension parts fit the 2026 Audi A3?
Our catalog currently lists 18 suspension parts for the 2026 Audi A3 across 9 subcategories and 7 brands, covering both the 1.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do suspension parts differ between 2026 Audi A3 engines?
Some do. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 15 are 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 2026 Audi A3?
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 2026 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 2026 Audi A3?
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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