Audi VIN Recall Check

Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is one of the more prestigious and expensive car brands. Known for high-performing vehicles, the Germany-based automaker showcases luxury inside and out. However, elite brands like Audi are not so different from other car manufacturers. Potential safety issues have been discovered in the past that result in Audi car recalls.

Whether you’re buying or selling an Audi, you need to know if it has any safety issues that must be addressed. An Audi VIN recall check can help you discover problems that the manufacturer may be able to fix. At Vehicle.report, our free vehicle history report includes free recall information for any Audi model from anywhere in the US.

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What is an Audi VIN recall check?

At Vehicle.report, you can check for car recalls for Audi vehicles. Our database can give you recall information from manufacturers. Check if there are issues that need to be fixed using the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Car manufacturers like Audi initiate a vehicle safety recall to inform car owners about defects that pose a risk to vehicle safety. This issue may have been found in several vehicles or parts of the same design or manufacture. The US Department of Transportation’s agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), oversees the safety recalls.

A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that identifies your Audi vehicle as a unique unit which means that no other vehicle has the same VIN. It can be used as the key to all vehicle data.

How do I find previous recalls on my Audi car?

Audi has a recall rate of 1,805 per 1,000 vehicles based on iSeeCars.com’s analysis of NHTSA data for the 31-year period that ended in September 2016. This is higher than the industry average of 1,115 per 1,000 cars sold. Checking if a car has an active recall can help you identify potential problems whether you’re buying or selling an Audi.

Audi Recalls

Our Audi recall search tool is 100% free. You can also check for recalls by VIN at the official Audi Owner’s website. At Vehicle.report, however, you can unlock a ton of data using the VIN. Every VIN report generated includes the vehicle’s specifications, market velue, title history and a complete NMVTIS vehicle report.

How can I check an Audi car’s history for free?

Acquiring a free car report can be easier than paying for one or getting it from a dealership. You can do it anytime with just a few clicks as soon as you find a car you would like to consider buying. Checking the vehicle history of a car is a critical step before you proceed to other steps in the purchasing process. You should be able to get a car report without being blocked by a paywall that most vehicle history providers require.

Why should you get a free vehicle history when paid services are available? First of all, free does not mean that running a database of vehicle data does not cost anything at all. Vehicle.report lets advertisers on its website cover the cost. Free does not also mean unreliable. Using the latest technology, we are able to efficiently collate information from trusted government and industry sources.

How to run an Audi VIN recall check?

Look for all active recalls for any Audi sedan, SUV, wagon, or coupe in the United States in two easy steps:

VIN recall check
Step 1

Check the VIN

You can find the VIN on the door frame on the driver’s side or through the windshield near the base of the dashboard (driver’s side).

These documents will also have the VIN: registration card, vehicle title, Insurance card, or owner’s manual.

Step 2

Run the Audi Recall Check tool

What can an Audi VIN recall check tell me about a recall?

NHTSA Campaign Number: a unique number assigned to each recall.

Summary of important details about the recall: the model and model year of recalled vehicles, the issue that poses a safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards, and, possibly, where the vehicles were sold or registered, and how the problem may affect the vehicle’s operation and safety.

Remedy: the solution to the structural or mechanical problem, and whether the issue can be fixed or if a defective component can be replaced.

Contact information: the date when Audi will start sending notices to owners, the recall reference number for the recall, and the Audi customer service hotline.

Why should I run Vehicle.report’s Audi VIN recall check?

Audi has a recall rate of 1,805 per 1,000 vehicles based on iSeeCars.com’s analysis of NHTSA data for the 31-year period that ended in September 2016. This is higher than the industry average of 1,115 per 1,000 cars sold. Checking if a car has an active recall can help you identify potential problems whether you’re buying or selling an Audi. The Volkswagen Group announced several Audi car recalls in the last two years. Here are some of the vehicles affected and why they were recalled:

Audi VIN Recall

Using Vehicle.report’s 100% free Audi recall search tool, a VIN unlocks a ton of data including:

  • Recalls
  • Car report summary
  • Market value
  • Vehicle specifications
  • Equipment details
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Safety rating
  • Inspection checklist
  • Auto insurance
  • NMVTIS report

Get a Free Audi Recall Check

Find out if your Audi vehicle has any open car recalls.
Enter your VIN and click Check Audi Recall below: