VIN Decoder Results
WAUSGAFC3CN002227
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
AUDI
Vehicle Model
A7
Vehicle Trim
quattro
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
WAUSGAFC*CN
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model Year
2012
Plant City
NECKARSULM
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
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
6
Displacement (CC)
2995
Displacement (CI)
182.766113563
Displacement (L)
2.995000
Engine Model
Audi
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
310
Other Engine Info
50-St/Can. BIN 5 / ULEV II emission std. Emissions Certification Test Group: CADXV03.03UF.
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Active Seat Belt, Advanced Front AirBag
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
WAU
World Manufacturer Identifier
SGAFC
Vehicle Descriptor Section
3
Check Digit
CN002227
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
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
2012 AUDI A7
Source
NHTSA Database
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number f
Campaign: 17V781000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Campaign: 16V646000
Owner Complaints (30)
Total Complaints
30
Crashes Reported
2
Injuries Reported
0
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Oil system. A quart of oil has to be added every day. Dealership says its crank case breather. Which the supercharge cause the oil to burn more. Also the antifreeze is burning more because the engine is so hot from the oil burning rapidly. Audi is aw..."
ODI #11488899
STEERING
"As I was driving with my 4 year old daughter in the vehicle, while making a left turn my vehicle steering wheel locked or seemed to lock on me with no warning, and then the "DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" indicator appeared. Thank God I was able to safety st..."
ODI #11457112
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