Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 23, 2026.
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VIN: WAU8EAF84LN011286
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NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
1,291 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11012474
This TSB provides a deployment overview for customer service packages, MLB, and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR.
Document 11012476
This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
Document 11012481
This bulletin provides information when the red coolant warning lamp is on, DTCs P218100, P017B00, P017C00, and/or P017E00 are stored in the ECM.
Document 11012482
This bulletin provides information when the engine overheats, red coolant temperature warning, MIL on - 4.0 ltr. V8 TFSI; P029900.
Document 11012483
This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
Document 11012489
This bulletin provides information when DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 stored in the J775 suspension control unit.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 23, 2026. Records match 2020 Audi A8, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 23, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
453 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Curb weight
5,335 lb
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Front wheel size
19 in
Rear wheel size
19 in
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
4.0 TFSI 8 Cylinder
Dealer-listed features 20
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Cruise Control
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Weather Package
Cold Weather Package
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seat rows
2
Axles
2
Engine
4L · 8-cylinder
Engine manufacturer
Audi
Manufactured in
NECKARSULM, GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 23, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
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Audi parking system plus front and rear parking sensorsDealer listed
Front headlight washersDealer listed
LED daytime running lightsDealer listed
Auto-leveling headlightsDealer listed
Front cornering lightsDealer listed
LED brake lightsDealer listed
Rain detecting wipersDealer listed
Manual rear child safety door locksDealer listed
10 airbagsDealer listed
Driver front impact airbagDealer listed
Passenger front impact airbagDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 109
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Bluetooth
AWD
Sunroof/Moonroof
Cruise Control
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Wifi Hotspot
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Weather Package
Cold Weather Package
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Leather front seat upholstery
Dual-zone front climate control
Rear climate control with rear controls
Dual-zone rear climate control
Leather rear seat upholstery
Automatic climate control
Power rear side window sunblinds
Leather steering wheel
Power tilting steering wheel
Power telescopic steering wheel
Power front seat head restraint control
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Residual heat recirculation
Auxiliary rear heater
Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Power rear windshield blind
Bucket front seats
Front seat center armrest
Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Front passenger seat with 4-way power lumbar
Rear bench seat
Rear seat center armrest with trunk pass-thru
Exterior 20
First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation sunshade
Second-row tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation and power sunshade
Second-row sunroof coverage
Dual sunroof
Compact spare tire with aluminum wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
4 doors
Front license plate bracket
Galvanized steel/aluminum/composite body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Chrome bodyside insert
Chrome grille
Chrome side window trim
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Chrome front bumper rub strip
Chrome rear bumper rub strip
Black windshield trim
Mechanical 25
Full-time AWD
4L V-8 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, twin turbo, premium gasoline, engine with 453HP
4L V-8 DOHC
Adaptive ride suspension
Auto-leveling front and rear suspension
Automatic height adjustable suspension with driver control
Regenerative brakes
Audi drive select driver selectable steering effort
Auto stop-start engine
Twin turbo
8-speed automatic
Selectable mode transmission
Sequential shift with steering wheel controls
Automatic
Quattro all-wheel drive
Painted front and rear brake calipers
Servotronic speed sensitive power steering
Lock-up transmission
Front mounted engine
Spark ignition system
Variable intake manifold
Longitudinal mounted engine
Aluminum engine block
Aluminum cylinder head
Overdrive transmission
Entertainment 18
Primary monitor touchscreen
Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
Bang & Olufsen speakers
External memory control
Voice activated audio controls
AM/FM/digital/SiriusXMsatellite
Internal storage capability
20 GB internal storage
3 total number of 1st row displays
10.3 inch primary display
Audio system theft deterrent
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium digital signal processor