WA1DGBFE7BD004290

Available vehicle information

VIN
WA1DGBFE7BD004290
Model year
2011
Country
Germany
Record status
frame damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
18V818000 19/11/2018 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.

Consequence

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
16V660000 13/09/2016 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to 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 inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.

Recall 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15V019000 20/01/2015 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Recall 4 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
23V086000 15/02/2023 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 16 MPG
Highway 21 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 3.0 L
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 493.72222222222223 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4200
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WA1 WMI · DGBFE7 VDS · BD004290 VIS
WMI WA1 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DGBFE7 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS BD004290 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code B 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 Q7
Model year 2011
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim S Line Prestige
Engine model 3.0T
Displacement 2.967000 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 272.00 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city BRATISLAVA
Plant country SLOVAKIA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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