WUAJ5AFD3GN900476

Available vehicle information

VIN
WUAJ5AFD3GN900476
Model year
2016
Country
Germany
Record status
accident
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
19V057000 28/01/2019 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous and leak fuel.

Consequence

Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will install a fuel pressure damper, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BM.

Recall 2 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
20V397000 07/07/2020 View details
Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components.

Consequence

If the seal contacts hot engine components, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining plate to prevent the engine compartment seal from loosening. The recall began September 4, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51G6.

Recall 3 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 15 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
Combined 18 MPG
Engine displacement 4.0 L
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Drive All-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 484.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $4200
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WUA WMI · J5AFD3 VDS · GN900476 VIS
WMI WUA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS J5AFD3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS GN900476 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 S8
Model year 2016
Manufacturer AUDI SPORT GMBH
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim quattro Plus
Displacement 4 L
Cylinders 8
Engine power 605 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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