FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Will these actually fit my Audi?

Nearly all Audi factory seats and models are covered; see the compatibility list in the description. Share your model, year and a few photos of your current seats, and we confirm fitment before production starts, on whichever channel you reached us on. Two things we always check: your car's option level, which determines how much electrical transfer is involved, and the seat airbag design. Select 2026 and later RS models use a new dual-airbag seat, so note your exact model and year in the order notes and we confirm compatibility before production begins.

Other sellers say plug-and-play. Why do you not?

Because Audi builds these platforms with five different crash sensors, four different illuminated seat belt buckles, and several versions of the heating connector and the wireless control module. No seat can ship pre-fitted for every combination, so the version-specific parts remain with your car by design: the sensor harness moves across as one assembly, the heating connector usually plugs straight in, three ventilation wires are seated to match your car's layout, and the wireless control module transfers if your car has one. None of it requires special skills, only care. Depending on your option level, the full job runs from about half an hour to two or three hours.

What does my installer need to do?

Remove the factory seats, transfer four connectors, and mount the new seats. The sensor harness, together with the seat belt receptacle, occupancy sensor and crash sensor, moves across as a single assembly on every car. The heating connector usually plugs in and works; in a small number of cases the wires re-seat into your original connector. Three ventilation wires are left unconnected on purpose and are seated to match your car's layout. If your car has a wireless control module, it transfers with its harness. No cutting, no splicing. Because the car keeps its own original electronics, post-install coding is generally not required; certain configurations may need a VCDS or OBD11 reset, and we flag this during pre-production if it applies to your case.

Production and shipping timeline

Production: 7 to 14 days for standard configurations. Backorder periods or complex custom selections may take longer, and we tell you the expected timing during pre-production confirmation.

Shipping after production: Current methods, prices, and transit estimates are maintained in the Shipping Estimate section on this page. Checkout shows the methods available for the selected configuration and total packed order.

Transit times are estimates. Actual delivery may vary depending on carrier booking, customs inspection, and routing conditions.

Packaging varies by configuration. Full seat assemblies travel in protective wooden crates. Final delivery is made by liftgate truck, and the carrier handles unloading. Given the crate's weight, it can be difficult to reposition after delivery. If installation will be performed at a workshop, we recommend entering the workshop address at checkout.

How close will the stitching color match my OEM interior?

We source thread from Audi's OEM supplier and match your specification as closely as possible. Exact matching cannot be guaranteed: thread comes in batches, and Audi's own production lines use different material batches across factories. In most cases the variation is not detectable in normal use. Please note we do not accept returns based on stitching-color deviation within the same color family. If you require 100% factory-correct color, order the Audi German OEM-Sourced upholstery tier.

Can I have ventilation with a suede or Alcantara center?

Yes. Perforation is what makes ventilation work, and it can be done on suede, Alcantara or leather, so your material and layout are not restricted by choosing ventilation. If you have seen perforated suede go white around the holes, that comes from the backing rather than the surface. Factory material is laminated to a white anti-crease cloth, and punching through it leaves white fibers around every hole. We rebuild the material and laminate it to a black backing, so the holes stay clean.

What if there is a workmanship issue after install?

If our assembly causes an issue revealed during or shortly after install, for example upholstery detaching or a component not fitted correctly, and you need a shop to address it within 14 days of install, we contribute toward the labor cost. Document the issue and contact us before proceeding with the shop work. This covers workmanship on our side; additional labor that results from an installer's lack of familiarity with the product is not covered, which is why we ask you to brief your installer before ordering.

Where does it ship from and will I owe import duties or taxes?

You do not pay import duties, import taxes, or customs clearance fees. We cover them on every shipping option. Due to the nature of these seats, components carrying Audi-branded elements (such as RS logo trim panels) may ship separately (no additional fee) for compliance reasons.

What happens after I place my order?

After your order, our team manually confirms every detail with you, including vehicle platform, factory functions, finish selection, and delivery address, and only then does production start. You stay on one communication channel with the same team from pre-sale through delivery.