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WAUB1GFF8H1025161
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
S3
Vehicle Trim
quattro Premium Plus
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WAUB1GFF*H1
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2017
Plant City
GYOR
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
HUNGARY
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Transmission Style
Automatic
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000
Displacement (CI)
122.0474881894
Displacement (L)
2
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
292
Other Engine Info
Fuel:GASOLINE(50-st) Emission Certification Test group:HVGAV02.0VAUA 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 Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
VIN Breakdown
WAU
World Manufacturer Identifier
B1GFF
Vehicle Descriptor Section
8
Check Digit
H1025161
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2017 AUDI S3
Source
NHTSA Database
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is oc...
Consequence:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign: 21V198000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi A3 and S3 Sedan vehicles. In a lower-speed crash situation, the air bag control unit software may deploy the passenger frontal air bag improperly if the front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat or is laying...
Consequence:
If the air bag deploys with more force than intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Vo
Campaign: 17V196000
Owner Complaints (9)
Total Complaints
9
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
"transmission failed after going over a small pothole at 20mph, after which engine revved up than slammed into high gear and jerked the car forward, car has been towed to dealership for inspection, transmission light came on"
ODI #11594028
AIR BAGS
"I have contacted Audi dealerships in my area with regard to Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY NHTSA Recall Number 21V198. But they say they do not have the parts to fix the recall and have no idea when they can fix it"
ODI #11484281
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