OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi Rear Hatch and Liftgate Hinge
8V3-827-299-B is the genuine hinge used at assigned rear hatch and liftgate attachment points. Its mounting plates connect the lid and body, while the pivot provides the hinge movement needed for the hatch to open and close in its original path.
This listing supplies one individual hinge as shown in the archive photograph. The vehicle may use two hinges; order the quantity required for the repair. The rear lid, separate mounting hardware, gas struts, power liftgate drives, latch and other body components are separate.
Technical details
- OEM number: 8V3-827-299-B / 8V3827299B.
- Function: Rear hatch or liftgate pivot and attachment.
- Assembly features: Metal mounting plates and hinge pivot shown in the original photograph.
- Quantity: One hinge per purchased unit.
- Installation side: Left or right where the factory catalog assigns this same hinge number.
- Application control: Body style, lid arrangement, mounting pattern and full OEM revision.
Hatch hinges are specific to the lid and body mounting arrangement. A sedan trunk lid can use a different hinge design even when the sedan and hatchback share a model name. Match the original hinge number and body style before ordering. This component is not the gas strut or powered drive that assists the lid’s movement.
Common reasons to replace
Replace a hinge when its pivot has excessive wear, it is bent, it binds or a mounting plate has been damaged. A worn or distorted hinge may contribute to poor lid alignment, irregular panel gaps, difficult closure or unwanted movement. Replacement may also be necessary after a body repair where the hinge itself has been damaged.
Inspect the mounting surfaces, both hinges, latch, stops and lid supports at the same time. A loose fastener, damaged body attachment, incorrectly adjusted latch or weak gas strut requires its own correction. A new hinge alone does not repair a distorted rear lid or a fault in the power liftgate system.
Fitment
The table identifies confirmed hatch and liftgate applications. Match the installed body style and original hinge assignment. The same model’s sedan trunk arrangement or a different generation may require another hinge.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018–2023 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder or 3.6L gasoline VR6 | SUV; original liftgate; left or right assigned hinge; Rear hatch attachment; no transmission-specific restriction listed | Original hatch/liftgate hinge position assigned 8V3827299B. Match body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and full revision. One hinge supplied; not the sedan’s separate trunk-lid hinge arrangement. |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2024–2025 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder | SUV; original liftgate; left or right assigned hinge; Rear hatch attachment; no transmission-specific restriction listed | Original hatch/liftgate hinge position assigned 8V3827299B. Match body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and full revision. One hinge supplied; not the sedan’s separate trunk-lid hinge arrangement. |
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019–2023 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder | Five-door fastback; original rear hatch; left or right assigned hinge; Rear hatch attachment; no transmission-specific restriction listed | Original hatch/liftgate hinge position assigned 8V3827299B. Match body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and full revision. One hinge supplied; not the sedan’s separate trunk-lid hinge arrangement. |
| Audi Q3 | 2019–2025 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder | F3 SUV; quattro; original rear hatch; left or right assigned hinge; Rear hatch attachment; no transmission-specific restriction listed | Original hatch/liftgate hinge position assigned 8V3827299B. Match body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and full revision. One hinge supplied; not the sedan’s separate trunk-lid hinge arrangement. |
| Audi A3 e-tron | 2016–2018 | 1.4L turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder with plug-in hybrid electric drive | 8V Sportback; FWD; original rear hatch; Rear hatch attachment; no transmission-specific restriction listed | Original hatch/liftgate hinge position assigned 8V3827299B. Match body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and full revision. One hinge supplied; not the sedan’s separate trunk-lid hinge arrangement. |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | 2022–2025 | Battery electric drive | F4 SUV; original liftgate; left or right assigned hinge; Electric single-speed drive; no hinge-specific drivetrain restriction listed | Original rear liftgate hinge assigned 8V3827299B; match the body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and complete revision. One hinge supplied; mounting nuts and bracket bolts are separate. |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 2022 | Battery electric drive | F4 Sportback; electric quattro; original liftgate; Electric single-speed drive; no hinge-specific drivetrain restriction listed | Original rear liftgate hinge assigned 8V3827299B; match the body-side and lid-side mounting pattern and complete revision. One hinge supplied; mounting nuts and bracket bolts are separate. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory body repair procedure and support the rear lid securely before loosening hinge attachments. Do not rely only on the gas struts or powered liftgate drive to support the lid during hinge replacement. Record the original mounting position and protect surrounding glass, paint and trim during access.
Inspect the body and lid mounting points for damage. Fit the correct hinge and separately specified hardware, then align the lid and tighten according to the factory sequence and values. Preserve any required sealing or corrosion protection at the disturbed attachments.
Check lid gaps, hinge movement, latch engagement and clearance through the full operating range. For a powered liftgate, complete the required adjustment or initialization procedure after the repair. This hinge restores the assigned mechanical pivot; it does not replace a failed drive unit or correct unrelated latch or wiring faults.