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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WAUM2AF20KN088318 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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WAUM2AF20KN•••••• 2019 Audi A6

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113on the model
32builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 4 Engine 2 Structure 1 Power Train 1

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Electrical System Feb 2024
When backing up the car the cameras don't turn on and often times the collision sensors go off randomly. On the highway the emergency brakes go off randomly when a car passes by on the right-hand side of the vehicle
Power Train Nov 2022
Multiple warnings indicating to contact dealer (Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, etc) then 1 minute later transmission failure and engine failure imminent.... Pull over immediately and contact dealer. I turned into a road off main highway within a…
Structure Jul 2019
Vehicle, which I have owned since february of 2019, was stationary. As I opened the trunk lid by pulling up on the handle, I leaned slightly into the trunk to view an object. At this point, the lid started to close, touching the back of my head and neck. The exact same thing…
Electrical System Jun 2023
1 / 2 · Purchased 2019 Audi A6 Prestige sedan in August 19, 2023 Issue #1: Transmission Issue · Day after purchase, transmission error appeared on dashboard during highway driving · Car acted up a little, so quickly got off highway and drove home. Emotionally scared · Called tow…
Electrical System Jan 2023
While I was driving, the vehicle gave an electrical system malfunction warning. When I stopped and restarted the vehicle, the car reluctantly started with delays and a check engine light. I had to tow the car to the dealership. Upon inspection, they determined it is a generator…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUM2AF20KN088318 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.