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  • On the driver’s side dashboard near the windshield
  • Inside the driver’s side door near the latch
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Why Choose EpicVIN’s Audi Q8 VIN Decoder?

  • Flagship coupe SUV since 2019: The Q8 is Audi's single-generation range-topper, built on the MLB Evo platform alongside the Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga at the Bratislava plant in Slovakia. Available with a 3.0T V6 (335 hp), a 4.0T V8 in SQ8 and RS Q8 trims, and a PHEV with 17.3 kWh battery, it was the first Audi to feature the all-digital dual-touchscreen cockpit. The 2024 facelift added OLED taillights. Use our vin lookup free tool to decode engine, drive type, and factory option codes instantly.
  • Accuracy > 99%: Check-digit validation and cross-checks with official NMVTIS and NHTSA sources; open manufacturer recalls available.
  • Equipment & safety: Factory options and key safety systems, including active/closed recalls.
  • One-click facts & risks: Salvage/flood, theft, odometer jumps, owner count, and commercial use. Need brand-wide decoding? Use the Audi Vin Decoder.

What You’ll Get in a Audi Q8 VIN Report

Results for VIN Decoding for
VIN# WA1EVBF10ND007141

2022 AUDI Q8

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2022 AUDI Q8 - VIN Decoder

  • Odometer

    No problems

  • Safety Recalls

    4 record

  • Accidents

    1 problem

  • Last mileage

    513 km

  • Sales

    No data

  • Owners

    1 owner found

  • Year

    Year 2022

  • Make

    Make Audi

  • Model

    Model Q8

  • Fuel Type

    Fuel Type Gasoline

  • Engine

    Engine 3L

  • Made in

    Made in SLOVAKIA

  • Make/model/series
  • Body/cab type
  • Type of engine and (when available) transmission
  • Year
  • Assembly factory (11th position)
  • Basic options/safety systems (if encoded)
  • Recalls
  • Odometer detailed information: Shows the last known mileage data
  • Accidents
  • Number of owners
  • Sales statistics: Shows vital historical listings of the vehicle’s sales from auctions and dealers
  • Photos: In a free online report, you can see the latest up-to-date photo; in a full report, you can find a large number of photos of each vehicle

Always identify open recalls by VIN; dealer recall repairs are performed at no cost. It’s useful to compare safety ratings for a specific vehicle.

Audi Q8 – Buyer's Quick Guide

Generation Name Years Platform Body Key changes
Gen 1 Pre-facelift (4M) 2019-2023 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo 5-door coupe SUV Launched as Audi's flagship SUV with sloping roofline; 3.0T V6 with 48V mild hybrid standard; dual-touchscreen MMI cockpit; adaptive air suspension optional; SQ8 (4.0T V8, 500 hp) and RS Q8 (4.0T V8, 591 hp) added for 2020-2021
Gen 1 Facelift (4M) 2024-2026 Volkswagen Group MLB Evo 5-door coupe SUV Updated front grille and bumpers; OLED tail lamps with customizable signatures; refreshed interior materials; new wheel designs up to 23 inches; plug-in hybrid 60 TFSIe added for Europe
  • Transmission Cooler Line Leak (Severity: high)
    2020 models recalled for insufficient transmission cooling line connection causing fluid leak
  • Fuel Pump Failure (Severity: high)
    Shared recall with Q7: fuel pump may stop working without warning, stalling the engine
  • Rearview Camera Software Glitch (Severity: medium)
    Backup camera display may go blank or freeze after the vehicle is started
  • MMI Touchscreen Delamination (Severity: medium)
    Lower touchscreen display may delaminate or develop dead spots after sun exposure
  • Air Suspension Sensor Drift (Severity: low)
    Ride-height sensors may give incorrect readings causing uneven suspension level
Generation NHTSA IIHS
First Gen (2019-2023) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick (2019-2023 with specific headlights)
Facelift (2024-2026) ★★★★★ Top Safety Pick+ (2024)

Total recalls: 3

Date Recall

21V825000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V806000
EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: INFOTAINMENT: VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

23V868000
AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
  • Engine Choice
    The base 3.0T V6 is the most reliable pick. The 4.0T V8 in SQ8/RS Q8 adds power but also turbo and cooling complexity.
  • Touchscreen
    Check both MMI screens for dead zones, delamination, or delayed response. Replacement costs $2,000-$3,500.
  • Recalls
    Confirm fuel pump and transmission cooler recalls are completed. Both can cause sudden stalling with no warning.
  • Air Suspension
    Let the vehicle sit overnight, then check for sagging corners. Air strut replacement runs $1,800-$3,000 per corner.
  • Tire Costs
    Factory 21-23 inch staggered tires cost $350-$500 each. Budget $1,400-$2,000 per set plus alignment.
Annual Maintenance Repair Range Insurance Depreciation
$1,200-$1,600 $1,500-$4,500/year $2,200-$3,200/year 44-50%

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Where to Find the VIN on Audi Q8

How to Find a VIN?
  • On the dashboard under the windshield on the driver’s side.
  • On the sticker in the driver’s door jamb/pillar.
  • In documents: Title, registration, insurance.

Audi Q8 VIN Structure

  • 1-3 WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier): manufacturer/country (e.g., 1FT = Make, USA)
  • 4-8 VDS (Vehicle Description Section): model/body/systems/motor
  • 9 Check digit: error-protection control digit
  • 10 Year: specific code
  • 11 Plant: assembly factory
  • 12–17 Serial: production sequence number

VIN decoding chart — Audi Q8, 17-character layout

Pos Character(s) Meaning
1 W Manufacturing country: SLOVAKIA
2 A Manufacturer: Audi
3 1 Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
4 E Model: Q8
5 V Body Style: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
6 B Cylinders: 6
Engine Displacement (L): 3
Engine HP: 335
Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline
7 F Trim: S Line
Drive Type: AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Style: Automatic
Transmission Speed: 8
8 1 Safety/Restraint: -
9 0 Check digit (ISO 3779)
10 N Model year: 2022
11 D Plant Information: BRATISLAVA SLOVAKIA
12–17 000001–999999 Sequential production number (varies)

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Vehicle History Risk Factors

  • Salvage/Flood/Rebuilt: NMVTIS title brand status indicating severe damage, flood exposure, or rebuilt after total loss.
  • Theft: Reliable analysis of theft records and total-loss events.
  • Odometer: Suspicious mileage “jumps” or inconsistencies across service, auction, and DMV records, which inform buyers of potential issues.
  • Owners/Use: Ownership review, taxi/ride-share/commercial use, liens/leases, and possible usage restrictions.

These items appear in a full VIN report the decoder itself shows factory specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Audi Q8 VIN code is what is used to decode vehicle details and is printed on the inside frame or jamb of the driver-side front door or on the dashboard on the driver’s side.

Digit 1 is where the car was assembled, digit 2 indicates the manufacturer, digit 3 is the vehicle type, digits 4-8 describe the model, body style, engine type, and transmission, digit 9 verifies the VIN is valid, digits 10-11 indicate the model year and factory of assembly, and digits 12-17 are the factory’s production sequence number. Enter the VIN number into the Audi Q8 decoder to lookup vehicle details.

Enter the VIN number into the Audi Q8 decoder to lookup a report on the vehicle’s options such as the transmission, trim color, emissions specifications, and anything that was changed in the production process. Check Audi specs with VIN.

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