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WAUB8GFF0G1111008
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
A3
Vehicle Trim
quattro Premium, quattro Komfort (Canada)
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WAUB8GFF*G1
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2016
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
220
Other Engine Info
Fuel: Gas (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAV02.0APA; Federal/California Emission Standard: PZEV II / Bin 2
Engine Manufacturer
Audi
Other Restraint System Info
Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass; Airbag - Dr/Pass; 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
B8GFF
Vehicle Descriptor Section
0
Check Digit
G1111008
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
23 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
CO2 Emissions
328.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2016 AUDI A3
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:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or depl...
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing t
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Campaign: 22V543000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehi...
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Final owner notification letters for Audi owners were mailed on July 25, 2024. Final owner letters for VW owners were mailed on August 13, 2024
Campaign: 24V110000
Owner Complaints (111)
Total Complaints
111
Crashes Reported
3
Injuries Reported
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"Electrical problems and fuel leak"
ODI #11730283
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
"This vehicle was involved in a rear end collision in late 2025. The vehicle was just sold at auction with a clean title even though it has frame damage that is more than 100% of the cost of this vehicle. It is sold with a clean title and I am worried..."
ODI #11714479 | Crash reported | Injuries: 1
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