VIN WAUF1GFF3J1027357

Vehicle identification record for VIN WAUF1GFF3J1027357. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN WAUF1GFF3J1027357

VIN
WAUF1GFF3J1027357
Make
Audi
Model year
2018
Country
Germany
Record status
frame damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
21V198000 22/03/2021 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.

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

5/5
2018 Audi S3 4 DR AWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆
Side Crash ★★★★★
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 22 MPG
Highway 28 MPG
Combined 25 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 359.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3050
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WAU WMI · F1GFF3 VDS · J1027357 VIS
WMI WAU World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS F1GFF3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS J1027357 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code J Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 1 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 S3
Model year 2018
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim quattro Prestige, quattro Technik (Canada)
Displacement 2 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 292 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city GYOR
Plant country HUNGARY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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