WAUW2AFC7GN049895

Available vehicle information

VIN
WAUW2AFC7GN049895
Make
Audi
Model year
2016
Country
Germany
Record status
hood damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
18V370000 04/06/2018 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Consequence

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Recall 2 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
22V178000 23/03/2022 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Consequence

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Premium
City 17 MPG
Highway 27 MPG
Combined 21 MPG
Engine displacement 4.0 L
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 427.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3600
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WAU WMI · W2AFC7 VDS · GN049895 VIS
WMI WAU World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS W2AFC7 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GN049895 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code G Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code N 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 S7
Model year 2016
Manufacturer AUDI AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim quattro
Displacement 4 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 450 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Drive type AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant city NECKARSULM
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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