WAURVAFD5CN016465

2012 Audi

Available vehicle information

VIN
WAURVAFD5CN016465
Make
Audi
Model year
2012
Country
Germany
Record status
bid

VIN structure

WAU WMI · RVAFD5 VDS · CN016465 VIS
WMI WAU World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS RVAFD5 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS CN016465 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code C Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code N Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make AUDI
Model A8
Model year 2012
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim L
Engine model Audi
Displacement 4.163000 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 372.00 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Doors 4
Plant city NECKARSULM
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 16V619000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report received: 24/08/2016

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

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About VIN WAURVAFD5CN016465

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WAURVAFD5CN016465 with a 2012 Audi. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and bid as the record status.

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