WA1AWBF18RD002531

Available vehicle information

VIN
WA1AWBF18RD002531
Model year
2024
Country
Germany
Record status
rebuild
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
23V868000 20/12/2023 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence

An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

Recall 2 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
25V900000 19/12/2025 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

2024 Audi SQ8 SUV AWD
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 15 MPG
Highway 21 MPG
Combined 17 MPG
Engine displacement 4.0 L
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 518.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4450
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WA1 WMI · AWBF18 VDS · RD002531 VIS
WMI WA1 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS AWBF18 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS RD002531 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code R Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code D Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make AUDI
Model SQ8
Model year 2024
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Series SUV
Trim quattro Premium Plus
Engine model TFSI
Displacement 4 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 500 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city BRATISLAVA
Plant country SLOVAKIA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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