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](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/V1_Audi_Steering_Wheels_cf6726ff-f82f-49aa-acce-88f49669418a_600x600.jpg?v=1697458285)
![Audi Paddle Shifters](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Paddles_480x480.png?v=1697431922)
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.
![Audi Paddle Shifters](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Paddles_480x480.png?v=1697431922)
V3 Shape Paddle Shifters:
- Only found on some 2013-2016 models.
- Note the egg shape with thick chrome edging.
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](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Audi_V4_Paddle_Shifter_ed35ddb5-8042-4a8b-92a9-f98dcfcafb24_480x480.jpg?v=1620875817)
V5 Shape Paddle Shifters:
- Found on most (not all) 2017-2021 RS models.
- Note the thin chrome edging.
![Audi Paddle Shifters](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Capture_240x240.jpg?v=1719104232)
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](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/231312_large.jpg?v=1594694569)
V7 Shape Paddle Shifters:
- Found in most (not all) 2020+ Audi RS models.
- Note the rectangular gap.
![Audi Paddle Shifters](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Capture3_240x240.jpg?v=1719104598)
![Audi Paddle Shifters](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1170/5646/files/Capture4_770fa2b0-f461-47d9-b271-c49743abe68a_240x240.jpg?v=1719104736)
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.