WA1C4BFY1J2057401

Available vehicle information

VIN
WA1C4BFY1J2057401
Model year
2018
Country
Germany
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

5
5 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
21V947000 08/12/2021 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, 2018-2022 Q5, and SQ5 vehicles. A liquid spill in the rear seat, or water ingress from an insufficient body seam underneath the vehicle may allow liquid to penetrate the gateway control module, causing it to shutdown.

Consequence

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module and seal an underbody seam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90S9.

Recall 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
18V369000 01/06/2018 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

Recall 3 WHEELS:HUB
19V416000 05/06/2019 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach.

Consequence

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the wheel arch trim with an additional screw and nut, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66K6.

Recall 4 STRUCTURE:BODY
19V737000 16/10/2019 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi SQ5 and 2018-2020 Audi Q5 vehicles. The rear wheel arch cover trim may loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

The detached trim may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four clips securing the forward part of the rear wheel arch trim, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 66K8.

Recall 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
19V277000 08/04/2019 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake master cylinder casting may be too short.

Consequence

A short casting can cause a sudden loss of brakes, increasing the risk of crash. The electronic parking brake and its emergency brake function are not affected and will still function.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 3, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 47O9.

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 →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 19 MPG
Highway 24 MPG
Combined 21 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 434.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3600
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WA1 WMI · C4BFY1 VDS · J2057401 VIS
WMI WA1 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS C4BFY1 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J2057401 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 2 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 SQ5
Model year 2018
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim quattro Prestige
Displacement 3 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 354 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city SAN JOSE
Plant state CHIAPAS
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC

VIN Theft & Fraud Check

Check this VIN using NICB VINCheck, a free service provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to help identify vehicles reported as stolen or with certain insurance theft or salvage records.

Check VIN on NICB VINCheck →

Request VIN review or removal