Our paddles are categorized by the OEM paddle that they are designed to replace/fit onto. Each different shape is labelled as V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6 and V7. 

Exception: These models below fall under 2013-2016 (V2 or V3 shape):

  • A6, S6 & RS6 (C7)
  • A7, S7 & RS7 (4G) 
  • A8 & S8 (D4)

2006-2016 Audi Models

V1 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Generally found on 2006-2013 models.
  • Note the steering wheel shapes and the paddle shifter shape.
  • Paddles are square-shaped and can be black plastic or chrome.
Audi Paddle Shifters
Audi Paddle Shifters

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V2 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Generally found on 2013-2016 models
  • Note the steering wheel shapes and the paddle shifter shape.
  • Paddles are square-shaped and can be black plastic or chrome.

V2 Audi Steering Wheels

Audi Paddle Shifters

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V3 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Only found on some 2013-2016 models.
  • Note the egg shape with thick chrome edging.

V3 Paddle Shifter FitmentAudi Paddle Shifters

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2017+ Audi Models

V4 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Found on 2017+ models only.
  • Note the 3 embossed lines on the back. 
  • Note: The V4 paddle looks very similar to V6 but has 3 embossed lines on the back (unlike the V6).
V4 Paddle Shifter Fitment

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V5 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Found on most (not all) 2017-2021 RS models.
  • Note the thin chrome edging. 
Audi Paddle Shifters

V5 Paddle Shifter Fitment

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V6 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Found on 2020+ models only.
  • Can be black plastic or chrome.
  • Note: The V6 paddle looks very similar to V4 but does not have 3 embossed lines on the back (unlike the V4)
Audi V6 Paddles

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V7 Shape Paddle Shifters:

  • Found in most (not all) 2020+ Audi RS models.
  • Note the rectangular gap.
Audi Paddle ShiftersAudi Paddle Shifters

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Still unsure which paddle shifters will fit your car? Send a photo of the back of your paddles to support@dsg-paddles.com or our online chat, and we'll confirm fitment as soon as possible.