VIN Decoder Results

WAUGFAFC4GN169968

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

AUDI

Vehicle Model

Vehicle Trim

quattro Premium Plus

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WAUGFAFC*GN

Manufacturer Name

AUDI AG

Model Year

2016

Plant City

NECKARSULM

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

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

Displacement (CC)

2000

Displacement (CI)

122.0474881894

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

2.0T

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Brake (hp) From

252

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

GFAFC Vehicle Descriptor Section

4 Check Digit

GN169968 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★★ 5/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

24 MPG

Highway

34 MPG

Combined

28 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,450

CO2 Emissions

315.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Premium

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 AUDI A6

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

Consequence: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. O

Campaign: 18V862000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occ...

Consequence: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Vol

Campaign: 18V370000

Owner Complaints (51)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"There is a recall out for “2016 Audi A6 vehicles” the recalls are “fuel system rail” as well as “coolant pump”. Both recalls are vin specific and what I find to be devastating is that both recall risk pertains to possible fire! I have the exact issue..."

ODI #11727798

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"I own a 2016 Audi A6 3.0T. After filling the fuel tank completely, the vehicle only traveled approximately 190–200 miles before the fuel gauge indicated empty. This represents a sudden and significant loss of fuel range compared to normal operation. ..."

ODI #11707949

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