Four Seasons 73279 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator
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Four Seasons 73279 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator

Brand Four Seasons 73279
Position Left Main
Door Linkage Female
Mounting Ear Qty. 3
Style HVAC Air Door Actuator
Terminal Pin Qty. 5
Product line Air Door Actuator
Fits Audi and Volkswagen · 200 vehicles

Air door actuator. Controls HVAC airflow with a direct-fit actuator design.

Recirculation door actuator. Built for precise cabin air direction control.

Five-pin design. Uses a 5-terminal connection for straightforward integration.

Cross-references ATE 604816, Four Seasons 73279 and Global Parts Distributors LLC 1712779 for the same application. See all 12.

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Four Seasons 73279 HVAC Air Door Actuator

The Four Seasons 73279 is an HVAC recirculation door actuator for vehicles that need precise control of cabin air routing. It is built with a female door linkage, 3 mounting ears, and a 5-pin terminal layout for direct replacement use in supported Audi and Volkswagen applications.

Key Features

  • Four Seasons Air Door Actuator line for HVAC recirculation door control
  • Female door linkage for the specified HVAC door connection
  • 3 mounting ears for secure installation
  • 5-terminal pin configuration
  • Direct replacement for select Audi Q3, Audi TT, Volkswagen Jetta, and Volkswagen Tiguan applications
  • Part number 73279 for easy identification and ordering

Product Details

This HVAC air door actuator helps control the recirculation door inside the climate system, directing airflow between fresh air and recirculated cabin air. Four Seasons 73279 is listed for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including the Audi Q3, Audi Q4 e-tron, Audi TT, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Volkswagen Passat. It also cross-references ATE 604816 for the same application.

Fits 2022-2024 Audi Q4 e-tron, right. Fits 2023-2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, right. Fits 2021-2024 Volkswagen ID.4, right. Fits 2015-2018 Audi Q3, main or left main or right main depending on climate control configuration. Fits 2015-2018 Audi Q3 Quattro, main or left main or right main depending on climate control configuration. Fits 2015-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, defrost. Fits 2011-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, right. Fits 2012-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, main or left main or right main depending on climate control configuration. Fits 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat, left or right with dual-zone climate control.

Common Repair Symptoms

  • HVAC recirculation door stuck in one position
  • Inconsistent airflow direction from the vents
  • Cabin air not switching properly between fresh and recirculated modes
  • Clicking or actuator noise from the dash area
  • Climate control response problems in Audi and Volkswagen vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before ordering, since fitment varies by HVAC configuration and dual-zone climate control setup. Confirm the door linkage style, 3-ear mounting pattern, and 5-pin connector match the original unit. For vehicles such as the Audi Q3 and Volkswagen Tiguan, review the fitment notes carefully to distinguish between main, left main, and right main applications.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC replacement components for a broad range of import vehicle applications. Part number 73279 is cataloged against multiple OE and aftermarket references to support accurate replacement selection.

Related reading

This part fits 200 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2024AudiQ4 e-tron——Right—
2024AudiQ4 e-tron Sportback——Right—
2024VolkswagenID.4——Right—
2023AudiQ4 e-tron——Right—
2023AudiQ4 e-tron Sportback——Right—
2023VolkswagenID.4——Right—
2022AudiQ4 e-tron——Right—
2022VolkswagenID.4——Right—
2021VolkswagenID.4——Right—
2018AudiQ3——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2018AudiQ3——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2018AudiQ3——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2018AudiQ3 Quattro——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2018AudiQ3 Quattro——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2018AudiQ3 Quattro——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2018VolkswagenJetta——N/ADefrost; Air Door Actuator
2018VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3——N/AAir Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3 Quattro——N/AAir Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3 Quattro——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3 Quattro——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ3 Quattro——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017AudiQ52.0LL4N/AAir Door Actuator
2017AudiQ72.0LL4N/AAir Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenCC——N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenJetta——N/AAir Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenJetta——N/ADefrost; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan——RightAir Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan Limited——RightAir Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan Limited——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan Limited——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2017VolkswagenTiguan Limited——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3 Quattro——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3 Quattro——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016AudiQ3 Quattro——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenCC——N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenJetta——N/ADefrost; Air Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2016VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3 Quattro——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3 Quattro——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015AudiQ3 Quattro——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenCC——N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenCC2.0LL4N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenCC3.6LV6N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenJetta——N/ADefrost; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenPassat3.6LV6N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenPassat1.8LL4N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenPassat2.0LL4N/AVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2015VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014AudiQ3 Quattro——Main—
2014AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2014AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2014AudiTT RS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2014AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenCC——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenCC——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenGolf——RightAir Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenGTI——RightAir Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenPassat——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenPassat——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2014VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2013AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2013AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2013AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2013AudiTT RS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2013AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenCC——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenCC——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenGolf——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenGolf R——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenGolf SportWagen——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenGTI——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenPassat——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenPassat——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2013VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2012AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2012AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2012AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2012AudiTT RS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2012AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenCC——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenCC——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenGolf——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenGolf R——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenGolf SportWagen——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenGTI——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenPassat——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenPassat——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenPassat CC——LeftVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenPassat CC——RightVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenTiguan——MainNot compatible with dual-zone climate control.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenTiguan——Left MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2012VolkswagenTiguan——Right MainVehicle is compatible with Dual Zone Climate Control for HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2011AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2011AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2011AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2011AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2011AudiTT RS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2011AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenCC——Left—
2011VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenGolf——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenGolf SportWagen——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenGTI——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2011VolkswagenPassat CC——Left—
2010AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2010AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2010AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2010AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2010AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenCC——Left—
2010VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenGLI——N/A—
2010VolkswagenGolf2.5LL5RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenGolf City——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenGolf SportWagen——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenGTI——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenJetta——N/AAir Door Actuator
2010VolkswagenPassat——Left—
2010VolkswagenPassat CC——Left—
2009AudiA32.0LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiA31.4LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiA31.8LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiA3 Quattro2.0LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiA3 Quattro3.2LV6RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiTT Quattro2.0LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6RightAir Door Actuator
2009AudiTTS Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenCC——Left—
2009VolkswagenEos——N/AAir Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenGolf City——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenGTI——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenJetta——N/AAir Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenJetta City——N/AAir Door Actuator
2009VolkswagenPassat——Left—
2009VolkswagenPassat CC——Left—
2008AudiA32.0LL4RightAir Door Actuator
2008AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2008AudiTT——RightAir Door Actuator
2008AudiTT Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2008VolkswagenGTI——N/AAir Door Actuator
2008VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2008VolkswagenJetta City——RightAir Door Actuator
2008VolkswagenPassat——N/ATo 11/2007; Air Door Actuator
2008VolkswagenR32——RightHVAC Recirculation Door Actuator. Considered a direct replacement for a faulty or malfunctioning actuator.; Air Door Actuator
2007AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2007AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGolf——N/AAir Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGolf——MainNot compatible with Dual Zone A/C variations.; Air Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGolf City——N/AAir Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGolf City——MainNot compatible with Dual Zone A/C variations.; Air Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGTI——N/AAir Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenGTI——MainNot compatible with Dual Zone A/C variations.; Air Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenJetta——N/AATC relay connector incompatible with HVAC blower motor resistor harness.; Air Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenJetta City——N/AATC relay connector incompatible with HVAC blower motor resistor harness.; Air Door Actuator
2007VolkswagenPassat——N/AAir Door Actuator
2006AudiA3——RightAir Door Actuator
2006AudiA3 Quattro——RightAir Door Actuator
2006VolkswagenGolf——N/AAir Door Actuator
2006VolkswagenGTI——N/AAir Door Actuator
2006VolkswagenGTI——RightNot compatible with Dual Zone A/C variations.; Air Door Actuator
2006VolkswagenJetta——RightAir Door Actuator
2006VolkswagenPassat——N/AAir Door Actuator
Directly replaces or cross-references 12 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
ATE — 604816Four Seasons — 73279Global Parts Distributors LLC — 17127791K0907511B1K0907511Q2Q0907511E3C0907511D3C0907511T65517521A60279BDAC1250MT18747