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WAU43AFD7HN019696
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
A8
Vehicle Trim
quattro Sport L
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WAU43AFD*HN
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2017
Plant City
NECKARSULM
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
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
8
Displacement (CC)
4000
Displacement (CI)
244.0949763789
Displacement (L)
4
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
450
Other Engine Info
Fuel:GASOLINE(50-st) Emission Certification Test group:HVGAV04.0NUA Federal/California Emission standard:IntT3 Bin125/ULEV II
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Advanced Front Airbags
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee 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
WAU
World Manufacturer Identifier
43AFD
Vehicle Descriptor Section
7
Check Digit
HN019696
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2017 AUDI A8
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi
Campaign: 19V035000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.
Consequence:
If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer servi
Campaign: 20V397000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Consequence:
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. A
Campaign: 22V178000
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