WAUMF68P16A000254

Available vehicle information

VIN
WAUMF68P16A000254
Make
Audi
Model year
2006
Country
Germany
Record status
water damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
18V082000 30/01/2018 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Recall 2 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
16V079000 10/02/2016 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Recall 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
09V377000 30/09/2009 View details
Summary

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.

Recall 4 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
06V293000 07/08/2006 View details
Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATION MODULE MAY LEAK.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

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 22 MPG
Highway 29 MPG
Combined 25 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 355.48 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3050
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WAU WMI · MF68P1 VDS · 6A000254 VIS
WMI WAU World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS MF68P1 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 6A000254 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 6 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code A 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 A3
Model year 2006
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Wagon
Trim w/ Sport package
Displacement 1.984000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 200.00 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city INGOLSTADT
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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