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WA1FVBF15KD023044
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
Q8
Vehicle Trim
S Line quattro Prestige
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WA1FVBF1*KD
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2019
Plant City
BRATISLAVA
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
SLOVAKIA
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Transmission Style
Automatic
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3000
Displacement (CI)
183.0712322841
Displacement (L)
3
Engine Model
3.0T
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
335
Other Engine Info
Emissions Certification Test Group: KVGAJ03.0NAM; Federal/California Emissions Standard: Tier 3 BIN 125 LEV3 ULEV125
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Advanced Front Airbags.
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
VIN Breakdown
WA1
World Manufacturer Identifier
FVBF1
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
KD023044
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,650
CO2 Emissions
474.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
2019 AUDI Q8
Source
NHTSA Database
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Consequence:
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Aud
Campaign: 20V149000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.
Consequence:
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numb
Campaign: 19V114000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this reca
Campaign: 22V516000
Owner Complaints (104)
Total Complaints
104
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
"- Vehicle: 2019 Audi Q8, VIN [XXX] - Recall: Campaign 25V900 (90TV), Rearview Camera Software - Dealer: Audi Marin, 700 Francisco Blvd W, San Rafael CA, BAR# XXX - What happened: Recall attempted April 1, 2026. Technician logged Error 005A — commun..."
ODI #11731959
ENGINE
"Piston slap issues. The manufacturer is aware of the engine failure issues. They extended the engine warranty coverage from 50k to 80k miles knowing that the engine piston slap is an extreme issue but they won’t issue a total and complete recall. Own..."
ODI #11715703
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