The Audi A3 has had three recent generations: the 8P, the 8V and the 8Y. The S3 and RS3 follow the same generations. From one generation to the next, the steering wheel changes in design, controls and equipment. For a custom steering wheel, the generation therefore decides which steering wheel family to choose. Here is how to recognise it.
Which A3 generations are covered?
| Generation | Period | Steering wheel family | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3, S3, RS3 8P | 2003 to 2013 | R8, TT RS, RS3 and more | 529 € |
| A3, S3, RS3 8V | 2012 to 2020 | RS7, RS6, RS5, RS4 and more, or A3, S3, RS3, RS4, RS5 and more, depending on the original steering wheel | 529 € |
| A3, S3, RS3 8Y | from 2020 | A3, S3, RS3, RS4, RS5 and more | 529 € |
The prices shown are starting prices, before the options chosen in the configurator. Each family covers several Audi models, which is why several models appear in the product titles. The compatibility guide by brand and generation explains how these families work.
How do you know if your A3 is an 8P, an 8V or an 8Y?
The years 2012 and 2013, then the year 2020, can belong to two generations. To settle it, rely on:
- the generation code, shown in the vehicle documents or found from the VIN;
- the central screen: on the 8V, it rises out of the dashboard; on the 8Y, a 10.1-inch touchscreen is built into the centre of the dashboard, in place of the control dial;
- the current steering wheel: a photo from the front is often enough to recognise the family.
To find the code, the article on where to find your car's generation code lists the places to look.
Which steering wheel for an A3 8P?
To build a steering wheel for an A3, S3 or RS3 8P, use the custom steering wheel Audi R8, TT RS and RS3 page, from 529 €. The steering wheel is made to order for your vehicle, in the material of your choice: Alcantara, smooth or perforated nappa leather, woven or forged carbon.
The 8P shares this family with the TT 8J, the R8 Type 42, the RS4 B7 and the RS6 C6. The article on the Audi TT 8J or 8S follows the same logic for the TT.
Which steering wheel for an A3 8V?
The 8V is the only A3 generation linked to two steering wheel families, both from 529 €. The first is the one on the custom steering wheel Audi RS7, RS6, RS5 and RS4 page, shared with the A4 and A5 B8, and the A6 and A7 C7. The second is the one for the A3 8Y, presented below.
Compare your current steering wheel with the photos on both product pages. If in doubt, send a photo from the front and your VIN: the family is confirmed by hand before production. The article on the VIN and steering wheel compatibility explains where to find it.
Which steering wheel for an A3 8Y?
To build a steering wheel for an A3, S3 or RS3 8Y, use the page shared with the A4 and A5 B9 and the Q2, from 529 €:
Custom Steering Wheel Audi A3, S3, RS3, RS4, RS5 and more
529,00 €
On a recent 8Y, attach a photo from the front of your current steering wheel to your order: it lets us confirm the family before production.
Whatever the generation, you keep your original airbag, which is refitted to the new steering wheel. Your original buttons are transferred, or you receive new OEM buttons with your order.
What information should you send before production?
- the exact model: A3 Sportback, sedan or convertible, S3 or RS3;
- the generation, 8P, 8V or 8Y, and the model year;
- a photo of the current steering wheel from the front;
- a photo of the controls and the paddles;
- the VIN, especially for an 8V.
With this information, Apex Studio checks compatibility by hand before starting production. To see every Audi family, browse the Audi steering wheel collection.
