Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Sportback 8V Facelift (2016-2020) Clear Black Venom Custom Taillights

Black Venom Custom Taillights – 8V Sportback Facelift (2016-2020)

These Audi A3 8V tail lights are hand-built for the facelift third-generation A3 Sportback (2016-2020, including S3 and RS3). Each pair starts as a genuine used Audi OEM core pulled from a low-mileage donor car, then refinished in-house with our signature Black Venom treatment: a fully transparent clear lens paired with a deep gloss-black internal frame that swaps the stock chrome-trimmed look for a sharp, aggressive rear-end – while keeping every factory LED function Audi built into the 8V facelift.

If you have been hunting for an Audi RS3 clear tail light set, a proper pair of Audi S3 Black Venom taillights, or simply clean Audi A3 custom taillights you can bolt on in your own driveway, this is the set – hand-built one pair at a time, not mass-assembled.

Why the Black Venom Treatment – and What It Changes

The facelift 8V Sportback already carries one of the best rear-light signatures in the compact class: full LED, sweeping dynamic indicators, and a light bar that reads clearly at night. The problem is the trim – the stock lamps carry bright chrome internals that date the rear end and wash out the signal contrast.

Our Black Venom finish turns every internal element gloss black, so when the lamps are off the rear reads as a single dark glass panel, and when they ignite, the LED elements float against black instead of chrome.

For drivers researching an RS3 Sportback Black clear tail light conversion or comparing Audi A3 8V tail lights across the market, this is the cleanest way to get the murdered-out rear look without losing a single factory function.

Built to Fix the Factory Condensation Problem – Not Just Restyle It

Condensation is the 8V A3’s best-known rear-lamp fault: moisture creeps past the aged factory seal, fogs the lens, and leaves staining that no drilling or silica pack will permanently cure. Every core we rebuild goes through our condense-fix workflow – the housing is opened fully, dried, resealed with professional-grade sealant, and the original LED boards are remounted on fresh thermal pads before a vacuum-style reseal.

The result is a lamp that holds against moisture intrusion for the long haul, which is why every set of Audi A3 8V tail lights ships with a 90-day warranty from delivery date.

True Plug-and-Play – No VCDS, No ODIS, No Warnings

Because the original Audi LED driver boards stay in the build, the onboard supply control module (BCM) sees factory-level current draw the moment you plug in. There is no VCDS coding, no ODIS pass-through, and no resistor hacks.

If you have been planning an Audi A3 tail light upgrade but put it off because you do not own a coding cable, these Audi A3 8V tail lights are the set for you: the factory connectors click straight in and everything – running light, brake light, dynamic sweep indicator, reverse light – works exactly as Audi intended.

Budget about 30-45 minutes per side with a Torx driver and a trim tool.

What You Get in the Box

Every set of Audi A3 8V tail lights we ship is bench-tested and packed with the following items.

• 1 x Pair of A3 / S3 / RS3 Sportback outer tail lights – Black Venom finish, clear lens, gloss-black internal frame
• 1 x Pair of tailgate inner LED units, matching Black Venom finish
• Original Audi OEM LED driver boards remounted on fresh thermal pads
• Professional-grade sealant reseal on every housing
• Mounting hardware and gaskets pre-fitted
• Printed install guide + 90-day warranty from delivery date

Fitment – Read This Before You Order

This set of Audi A3 8V tail lights fits the A3 / S3 / RS3 Sportback 8V facelift (2016-2020) – the five-door hatchback body only. It does not fit the A3 Sedan (separate listing – different trunk-mounted lamps), the Cabriolet, or the pre-facelift 8V (2013-2016, different housing and connector). It also does not fit the fourth-generation 8Y platform (2021+).

Genuine Audi part numbers on the originals: 8V5945095 / 8V5945096 (outer) and 8V5945093 / 8V5945094 (tailgate inner). If your current lamps do not carry these numbers, send us the last 8 digits of your VIN before ordering and we will confirm the correct version for your build date.

Handmade Disclaimer – Important to Read

Every pair of these Audi A3 8V tail lights is handcrafted on a per-order basis from genuine used OEM cores. Because each set is built by hand, small variations between individual pieces – lens clarity, trim finish depth, gasket seating – are normal and expected. They are not defects and are not grounds for refund or return under our handmade-custom policy.

Production time is typically 5-8 business days before dispatch. Each Audi A3 8V tail lights set is bench-tested against a factory-spec harness before it is packed, because we will not ship a set we are not proud to put our name on.

Each item is handcrafted from genuine used OEM cores and is not a genuine Audi part. Audi, S3, and RS3 are registered trademarks of Audi AG. This product is not endorsed by or affiliated with Audi AG.