Bilstein 19-232355 B4 OE Replacement Rear Shock Absorber 2012-2016 Audi A3 8VK

Vehicle Fitment

• 2012-2016 Audi A3 Sedan / Sportback (8V1, 8VK) - FWD, All Engines - Without Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
• 2019-2023 Volkswagen Jetta (A7 / Mk7) - FWD - Without Electronic Damper Control

Fitment Notes

• Rear position only - sold individually (1 shock absorber per listing)
• For vehicles WITHOUT Electronic Damper Control (EDC / DCC) only - not compatible with electronically controlled suspension variants
• Audi A3 8V fitment covers both Sedan (8VS) and Sportback (8VA) body styles, FWD only - does not fit Quattro (AWD) variants
• Volkswagen Jetta A7 (2019-2023) fitment is FWD only - torsion beam rear suspension platform
• Not recommended for use with lowering springs - designed for stock ride height applications

Features

• Engineered to meet or exceed OEM damping specifications - restores factory ride quality and handling precision
• Gas pressure technology prevents oil foaming under load, ensuring consistent, fade-free damping in all conditions
• Application-specific valving tuned to the exact suspension geometry of the MQB platform
• Direct bolt-on replacement - installs in place of the OE unit with no modifications required
• High power reserves provide maximum safety and consistent performance under spirited driving
• Consistent damping output delivers a new-car feel throughout the life of the shock
• Compatible with standard ride height OEM springs - maintains original suspension geometry
• Manufactured by thyssenkrupp Bilstein in Germany to OE production standards

Specifications

• Series: Bilstein B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Rear
• Quantity: 1 shock absorber
• EDC / DCC Compatibility: Without electronic damper control only
• Drivetrain: FWD only
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Warranty: Limited lifetime against manufacturer defects

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein 19-232355 B4 Rear Shock Absorber

Product Description

The Bilstein 19-232355 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber designed for FWD applications on the 2012-2016 Audi A3 (8V1/8VK) Sedan and Sportback across all standard engine variants, as well as the 2019-2023 Volkswagen Jetta A7. As the industry's reference standard for gas pressure shock absorbers, the B4 series is engineered to restore the precise factory damping characteristics these platforms were built with - delivering the same ride quality, handling stability, and road feedback the vehicle had from new. Gas pressure technology prevents oil foaming under load, maintaining consistent damping output through all driving conditions.

This is a straightforward bolt-on replacement requiring no modifications, making it equally suited to professional workshop fitting or a DIY job. The 19-232355 is intended for standard ride height applications with stock OEM springs and is not compatible with vehicles equipped with Electronic Damper Control (EDC/DCC) or Quattro AWD rear suspension. Backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty and manufactured in Germany by thyssenkrupp Bilstein, it is the benchmark OE-quality choice for restoring rear suspension performance to factory specification.