Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Sedan 8V.2 Facelift Clear Black Venom Custom Taillights (2017-2020)

Description

Audi A3 Tail Lights — Black Venom Style (8V.2 Facelift, 2017-2020)

Upgrade your 2017-2020 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Sedan (8V.2 Facelift) with these handcrafted custom Audi A3 tail lights. Each set is meticulously modified from genuine OEM used tail light cores, then upgraded to an aggressive Black Venom style with a crystal-clear lens paired with a deep black inner bezel. The result is a sharper, more modern look that transforms the rear of your A3 sedan while keeping the factory dynamic sweeping turn signal that defines the 8V.2 platform. Looking for a true Audi A3 8V tail lights build or an Audi S3 tail lights upgrade for your facelift sedan? Hunting for Audi RS3 custom taillights, Audi RS3 Black Venom taillights, or genuine Audi A3 clear tail lights on the 8V.2 platform? These Audi A3 tail lights are built specifically for the 8V.2 Facelift (2017-2020) body style and are not compatible with the pre-facelift 8V (2013-2016) or the new 8Y (2022+).

Why Choose Our Audi A3 Custom Tail Lights

• 100% Plug & Play — Direct fit on the original mounting points and original Audi connectors, no coding, no VCDS adaptation, no module re-flashing, and no wire splicing required on US-spec A3 vehicles equipped with the factory LED tail lamps.
• OEM Core Base — Built on original used Audi tail light housings, not cheap aftermarket replica shells. That means factory-accurate mounting geometry, original gasket profiles, and a clean OE appearance from the inside out — none of which a cheap aftermarket shell can replicate.
• Preserves the Dynamic Sweeping Signal — The 8V.2 facelift is famous for its distinctive dynamic sweeping turn signal that flows from the inner edge outward. Our handcrafted Audi A3 tail lights keep the original Audi LED driver board, the original LED spacing, and the original reflector geometry — so the dynamic sweeping signal you see through the new clear lens is exactly the dynamic sweeping signal the factory designed. You get the sharp Black Venom look without losing the A3’s most recognizable rear-end design cue.
• Audi A3 8V Smoked Look — Crystal-clear outer lens paired with a deep black inner bezel. The blackout interior is exactly the Audi A3 8V smoked tail lights look A3 owners want — sharper, more modern, premium rear-end styling that pairs perfectly with the 8V.2’s compact executive sedan proportions.
• Fits All Three A3 / S3 / RS3 Trims — Built on the same OEM tail light housing used across every 8V.2 sedan variant — A3, S3, and RS3. One fitment covers the entire pre-facelift RS3 sedan and standard A3 / S3 lineup of the 8V.2 generation.
• Factory Seal Quality — Each unit is pressure-tested and visually inspected before shipping to prevent moisture, fogging, or condensation.
• 1-Year Warranty — Covers manufacturing defects only. Does not cover damage from accidents, improper installation, or unauthorized modifications.

Compatibility

Looking for Audi A3 clear tail lights or an Audi S3 tail lights upgrade on your 2017-2020 8V.2 build? These modified Audi A3 tail lights are designed to fit:

• Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Sedan 8V.2 (Facelift) — 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 — A3 Premium, A3 Premium Plus, A3 Prestige, S3 Premium, S3 Premium Plus, S3 Prestige, RS3 (5-cyl)
• Body style: 4-door sedan (US-spec only — the Sportback 5-door hatch is not sold in the US)
• Plug type: US / EU / CN versions have different connectors — please confirm your market version with us before shipping so we send the correct harness.

Important — Please confirm before ordering:

• This listing fits the 8V.2 Facelift (2017-2020) only. The pre-facelift 8V (2013-2016) uses a different tail light housing without the dynamic sweeping turn signal and is not compatible with this listing.
• The new 8Y (2022+) A3 uses a completely new platform with a different tail light housing and is also not compatible with this listing.
• Plug type varies by region (US / EU / CN). Confirm your market version before ordering so we ship the correct connector.

Audi A3 Tail Lights Installation

Our Audi A3 tail light upgrade is designed for a hassle-free installation. The process takes roughly 30-60 minutes per side with basic hand tools:

1. Open the trunk and remove the side trunk trim panels to expose the tail light mounting bolts.
2. Unplug the factory harness connector and remove the mounting bolts / nuts.
3. Carefully pull the OEM tail light straight out of the body.
4. Transfer any region-specific bulb holders / control modules to the new housings if applicable.
5. Seat the new Audi A3 tail light, reinstall the bolts, reconnect the harness, and test all functions (running light, brake, turn signal, reverse, dynamic sweeping turn signal) before reassembling the trim panels.

No coding, no VCDS adaptation, no module re-flashing, and no wire splicing is required on US-spec A3 vehicles that came with the factory LED tail lamps. The body control module recognizes the original LED load profile and flags zero fault codes out of the box.

Quality Promise

Each pair of Audi A3 tail lights is hand-assembled by experienced craftsmen using only original OEM tail light cores. Every Audi A3 tail light we ship has been pressure-tested and visually inspected before it leaves our workshop, so the Audi A3 tail lights arrive ready to install and built to last.

Important Note — Please Read Before Purchase: Each set is handcrafted from genuine USED OEM tail light cores (not new aftermarket shells, not replicas). Because every used core starts with different wear patterns, age-related micro-scratches, slight color variations, and minor cosmetic differences from years of prior use, no two sets are exactly identical. Slight variations in housing tone, internal finish, surface patina, or material aging are inherent to the handmade, used-core nature of our product — these are not quality defects and not grounds for return or refund. We pre-inspect every core, seal every unit, and guarantee function.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Will these Audi A3 tail lights trigger error codes or need coding?

No error codes, and no coding required on US-spec 8V.2 A3 vehicles that came with the factory LED tail lamps. Because we build on the original Audi LED driver board, the body control module sees the exact same load profile as the factory LED tail light, so there is no cold-bulb check, no cornering-light fault, and no LED failure DTC. The lighting functions (running light, brake, turn signal, reverse, dynamic sweeping turn signal) all work the moment the harness is reconnected. No inline resistors, no error-canceling modules, no extra wiring harness — just plug the factory connector back in and the lights work as if they came from the factory.

Are these Audi A3 tail lights made from OEM cores or aftermarket shells?

These are built on genuine used OEM Audi A3 tail light cores, not aftermarket replica shells. The starting point is an original Audi tail light housing pulled from a low-mileage vehicle, which we then disassemble, refinish in the Black Venom blackout treatment, re-lens, and re-seal by hand. That is what gives you factory-accurate mounting geometry, original gasket profiles, and a perfectly flush body line — none of which a cheap aftermarket replica shell can replicate. Every competitor currently selling an Audi A3 clear tail lights, an Audi RS3 Black Venom taillights SKU, or any Audi RS3 custom taillights listing in this price range is doing the same thing on real OEM cores, but almost none of them publish the actual core-sourcing process. We do.

Do these Audi A3 tail lights fit all three (A3 / S3 / RS3)?

Yes — these Audi A3 tail lights fit all three 8V.2 sedan variants (A3, S3, and RS3) of the Facelift generation (2017-2020). The standard A3, the performance S3, and the high-performance RS3 sedan all share the same outer tail light housing shape, so one fitment covers the entire 8V.2 sedan lineup. The same set works whether you are doing a standard A3 swap, an Audi S3 tail lights upgrade on a tuned build, or a full Audi RS3 custom taillights conversion on the 5-cylinder flagship — same mounting, same plug, same functions. If your A3 / S3 / RS3 was originally equipped with halogen tail lamps (very rare on US-spec 8V.2), please message us first — halogen and the LED harness use different pinouts.

Does the Venom lens preserve the dynamic sweeping signal of the Audi A3?

Yes — and that was a non-negotiable design decision when we developed this set. The factory 8V.2 facelift tail light is famous for its distinctive dynamic sweeping turn signal that flows from the inner edge outward. Any aftermarket housing that loses that signal feels like a downgrade no matter how aggressive the rest of the lens looks. Our Audi A3 8V tail lights keep the original Audi LED driver board, the original LED spacing, and the original reflector geometry inside the housing — so the dynamic sweeping signal you see through the new clear lens is exactly the dynamic sweeping signal the factory designed. You get the sharp Black Venom look without losing the A3’s most recognizable rear-end design cue.