#MA480W License Plate
2012 AUDI A6
Massachusetts, US
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Overview
The license plate number #MA480W belongs to a AUDI A6 (2012 model) and is registered in Massachusetts as a passenger car manufactured by AUDI AG. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #MA480W was first searched on LookupAPlate on June 25, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
AUDI
Manufacturer Name
AUDI AG
Model
A6
Model Year
2012
Plant City
NECKARSULM
Series
Premium Plus quattro
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
2995
Displacement (CI)
182.766113563
Displacement (L)
2.995000
Engine Model
Audi
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
310
Other Engine Info
50-St/Can. BIN 5 / ULEV II emission std. Emissions Certification Test Group: CADXV03.03UF.
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Transmission
Transmission Style
Automatic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Active Seat Belt, Advanced Front AirBag
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
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Showing 8 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM (18V229000)
Received on 11/04/2018
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
11/04/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V229000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION (18V370000)
Received on 04/06/2018
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.
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.
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
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.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
04/06/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V370000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM (17V002000)
Received on 03/01/2017
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
03/01/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V002000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (17V781000)
Received on 06/12/2017
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
06/12/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V781000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS (16V646000)
Received on 07/09/2016
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
07/09/2016
NHTSACampaignNumber
16V646000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL (15V019000)
Received on 20/01/2015
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
20/01/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V019000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION (15V823000)
Received on 08/12/2015
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
08/12/2015
NHTSACampaignNumber
15V823000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (11V580000)
Received on 06/12/2011
Make
AUDI
Model
A6
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Summary
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AIR BAG MAY NOT BE STITCHED PROPERLY.
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN INJURY.
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
ReportReceivedDate
06/12/2011
NHTSACampaignNumber
11V580000
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