NHTSA ID Number: 10203513
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi Q7
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
11 Assembly plant
9 Check digit
10 Model year
8
7 Model (7&8)
Calculate per
NHTSA Code
12
6 Restraint system
5 Engine
4 Series
3
2
1 Mfg. Make (1-3)
Sequential
production number
(position 12 - 17)
S5 Prestige q
S5 Cab Prestige q
Q5 TDI Prestige
SQ5 Prestige
Q7 TDI Prestige
R8 V10 5.2 Spyder****
W= A5 Prestige q S-Line
A5 Cab Prestige q
A7 Premium+ q
S7
RS7***
Q5 3.0T Prestige S-Line
Q5 TDI Presige S-Line
Q7 TDI Prestige S-Line
R8 V8 4.2 Spyder****
2= A7 Prestige q
R8 V10 5.2 Plus Coupé
- Manual
3= S5 Man Prestige q
R8 V10 5.2 Plus Coupé
4= A5 Man Prest q
9= Allroad Premium q
1 Mfg. Make (1-3)
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007
8 = 2008
9 = 2009
A = 2010
B = 2011
C = 2012
D = 2013
E = 2014
3
4 Series
12
13
14
15
16
17
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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G= V6 3.0L 333hp (CTUB) S4 / S5 / S5 Cab /
A8 / A8L
G= V6 3.0L 272hp (CTUC) Q5
G= V6 3.0L 354hp (CTUD) SQ5
G= V6 3.0L 333hp (CTWA) Q7
G= V6 3.0L 280hp (CTWB) Q7
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CNRB) Q7
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CPNA) A8
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CPNB) A6 / A7
Sportback, Q5
N= V10 5.2L 550hp (CTPA) R8 Coupe
N= V10 5.2L 525hp (CTYA) R8 / R8 Spyder
U= V8 4.2L 430hp (CNDA) R8 / R8 Spyder
U= V10 5.2L 525hp (CTYA) R8
1= 4 cyl 2.0L 265hp (CDMA) TTS Cpe/Rdstr
2= V8 4.0L 420hp (CEUA) A8 / A8L
2= V8 4.0L 420hp (CEUC) S6 / S7 Sportback (C7)
2= V8 4.0L 520hp (CGTA) S8
2= V8 4.0L 560hp (CRDB) RS7 Sportback (C7)
4= W12 6.3L 500hp (CEJA) A8L (D4)
6= V8 4.2L 450hp (CFS) RS5 Cpe/Cab
8 or C= 4 cyl 2.0L 211hp + 40 kW (CHJA) Q5
Sequential
Product
Number
A= Ingolstadt
D= Bratislava
N= Neckarsulm
1= Gyor
11 Assembly plant
FD (4H)
FE (4L)
FG (42)
FH (8F)
9 Check digit
10 Model year
RS7
= A8 / S8
= Audi Q7
= R8
= A5 / S5 /
RS5 Cab
=TT / TTS
= A4 / S4
= Audi Q5
= A5 / S5 /
8
The following 2.0T models are E85 Flex-Fuel capable: A4 2.0T quattro automatic, allroad
2.0T quattro, A5 2.0T Cabriolet quattro, A5 2.0T Coupé quattro automatic, Q5 2.0T
Some early production R8 V10 Coupes with manual transmission vehicles used a 4th
and 5th charater combination of 'GU' instead of 'GN'.
Some early production vehicles use the character 'C' instead of '8'.
7 Model (7&8)
2014 Audi
VIN Decoder
6 Restraint system
Calculate per
NHTSA Code
TRU = Audi - Hungar
WAU = Audi - Germa
WA1 = Audi - Europe
Vehicle (M.V.P
WUA = quattro GmbH
Pass. Car
FK (8J)
FL (8K)**
FP (8R)
FR (8T)
5 Engine
Sequential
production number
(position 12 - 17)
K = 1989
L = 1990
M = 1991
N = 1992
P = 1993
R = 1994
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
3 = 2003
4 = 2004
5 = 2005
6 = 2006
7 = 2007
8 = 2008
9 = 2009
A = 2010
B = 2011
C = 2012
D = 2013
E = 2014
* 7th VIN character is alphabetic for CDN, Mex. and US 2010 and later
vehicles. ROW model characters are listed in parenthesis, (), for reference only.
** A4 allroad models are indentified by WMI code of 'WAI', All other A4 models
are identified by WMI code of 'WAU'.
*** RS5 Cabriolet, RS5 Coupé, RS7 and R8 models are identified by WMI code
of ‘WUA’.
2
**** R8 Coupe 4.2 and 5.2 models and R8 Spyder 4.2 and 5.2 models may use
2014 Restraint System:
2014 Audi VIN Decoder
All = Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass, Advanced Front AirBag
A (A5 / S5 / RS5 Cab, TT / TTS, R8) = Side AirBags Front, Knee Airbags Front
A (A5 / S5, RS5 Coupé) = Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain,
Knee Airbags Front
A (A4 / S4, A6 / S6, Q5, Q7) = Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain
A (A8 / S8) = Side AirBags Frt. & Rear, Side Guard Air Curtain, Knee AirBag
A (R8) = Side AirBags Front, Knee Airbags Front
A (A4 / S4, / A6 / S6, A7 / S7 / RS7) Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain,
Knee AirBag
B (A4 / S4, A6 / S6, A7 / S7 / RS7) = Side AirBags Front & Rear, Side Guard
Air Curtain, Knee AirBag
Side Guard Air Curtain
B (Q5, Q7) Side AirBags Front & Rear, Side Guard Air Curtain
Q5 TDI Prem.+ S-Line
Q7 3.0T Prest. S-Line
R8 V8 4.2 Coupé Manual
E= A4 Premium+
R8 V10 5.2 Coupé****
F= A4 Premium+ q
A6 2.0T Premium q
A6 Premium+ q
S6
R8 V8 4.2 Coupé****
G= A5 Manual Prem q
S5 Manual Prem+ q
A6 2.0T Premium+ q
R8 V10 5.2 Coupé Manual
H= A4 Manual Prem+ q
A6 Prestige q
J= A4 Prestige
A5 Cab Premium+
K= A4/S4 Prestige q
R8 V10+ 5.2 Coupé
2014 Restraint System:
July 15, 2013 (Rev 2)
All = Active - Dr/Pass, AirBag - Dr/Pass, Advanced Front AirBag
A (A5 / S5 / RS5 Cab, TT / TTS, R8) = Side AirBags Front, Knee Airbags Front
A (A5 / S5, RS5 Coupé) = Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain,
Knee Airbags Front
A (A4 / S4, A6 / S6, Q5, Q7) = Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain
A (A8 / S8) = Side AirBags Frt. & Rear, Side Guard Air Curtain, Knee AirBag
A (R8) = Side AirBags Front, Knee Airbags Front
A (A4 / S4, / A6 / S6, A7 / S7 / RS7) Side AirBags Front, Side Guard Air Curtain,
Knee AirBag
B (A4 / S4, A6 / S6, A7 / S7 / RS7) = Side AirBags Front & Rear, Side Guard
Air Curtain, Knee AirBag
Side Guard Air Curtain
B (Q5, Q7) Side AirBags Front & Rear, Side Guard Air Curtain
July 15, 2013 (Rev 2)
10
F= 4 cyl 2.0L 220hp (CAED) A4 CVT / A4 q / A5
Cpe q / A5 Cab / A6 CVT (C7) / A6 q
F= 4 cyl 2.0L 211hp (CETA) TT Cpe q / TT
Rdstr q
F= 4 cyl 2.0L 220hp (CPMB) A4 q /
A5 Cpe q / A5 Cab q / Allroad / Q5
G= V6 3.0L 310hp (CTUA) A6 q (C7) / A7 q
G= V6 3.0L 333hp (CTUB) S4 / S5 / S5 Cab /
A8 / A8L
G= V6 3.0L 272hp (CTUC) Q5
G= V6 3.0L 354hp (CTUD) SQ5
G= V6 3.0L 333hp (CTWA) Q7
G= V6 3.0L 280hp (CTWB) Q7
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CNRB) Q7
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CPNA) A8
M= V6 3.0L TDI 240hp (CPNB) A6 / A7
Sportback, Q5
N= V10 5.2L 550hp (CTPA) R8 Coupe
N= V10 5.2L 525hp (CTYA) R8 / R8 Spyder
U= V8 4.2L 430hp (CNDA) R8 / R8 Spyder
U= V10 5.2L 525hp (CTYA) R8
1= 4 cyl 2.0L 265hp (CDMA) TTS Cpe/Rdstr
2= V8 4.0L 420hp (CEUA) A8 / A8L
2= V8 4.0L 420hp (CEUC) S6 / S7 Sportback (C7)
2= V8 4.0L 520hp (CGTA) S8
2= V8 4.0L 560hp (CRDB) RS7 Sportback (C7)
4= W12 6.3L 500hp (CEJA) A8L (D4)
6= V8 4.2L 450hp (CFS) RS5 Cpe/Cab
8 or C= 4 cyl 2.0L 211hp + 40 kW (CHJA) Q5
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3
A
2
U
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1
W
Series
Mfg. Make (1-3)
L= A5 Premium+ q
A5 Cab Premium+ q
Q5 2.0T Premium+
Q7 3.0T/TDI Prem+
R8 V10+ 5.2 Coupé Manual
M= A4/S4 Man Prestige q
A5 Premium+ q S-Line
R= A5 Manual Prem+ q
A8 L Sedan
S= TT/TTS/TTRS Rdstr
Prem+ q
A5 Manual Prem.+ q
S-Line
R8 V8 4.2 Spyder****
R8 V10 5.2 Spyder****
T= allroad Premium q
R8 V10 5.2 Spyder Manual
U= allroad Premium+ q
A5 Cab Prestige
R8 V8 4.2 Spyder Manual
V= allroad Prestige q
S5 Prestige q
S5 Cab Prestige q
Q5 TDI Prestige
SQ5 Prestige
Q7 TDI Prestige
R8 V10 5.2 Spyder****
W= A5 Prestige q S-Line
A5 Cab Prestige q
A7 Premium+ q
S7
RS7***
Q5 3.0T Prestige S-Line
Q5 TDI Presige S-Line
Q7 TDI Prestige S-Line
R8 V8 4.2 Spyder****
2= A7 Prestige q
R8 V10 5.2 Plus Coupé
- Manual
3= S5 Man Prestige q
R8 V10 5.2 Plus Coupé
4= A5 Man Prest q
9= Allroad Premium q
TRU = Audi - Hungary: Pass. Car
WAU = Audi - Germany: Pass. Car
WA1 = Audi - Europe: Multi-Purpose
Vehicle (M.V.P)
WUA = quattro GmbH - Germany:
Pass. Car
A= A4 Premium
A5 Cab Premium
A8 Sedan
R8 V8 4.2 Coupé****
R8 V10 5.2 Coupé****
B= A4 Premium q
S4 Premium+q
TT/TTS/TTRS Cpé
Prem + quattro
C= A5 Premium q
A5 Cab Premium q
A6 2.0T Premium
S5 Premium+ q
S5 Cab Premium+ q
Q5 2.0T Premium
Q5 Hybrid Prestige
Q5 TDI Premium+
SQ5 Premium+
Q7 3.0T/TDI Prem
RS5 Cpé & Cab***
D= A4 Manual Prem q
S4 Manual Prem+
A6 2.0T Premium+
S8 Sedan
Q5 3.0T Premium+
Q5 TDI Prem.+ S-Line
Q7 3.0T Prest. S-Line
R8 V8 4.2 Coupé Manual
E= A4 Premium+
R8 V10 5.2 Coupé****
F= A4 Premium+ q
A6 2.0T Premium q
A6 Premium+ q
S6
R8 V8 4.2 Coupé****
G= A5 Manual Prem q
S5 Manual Prem+ q
A6 2.0T Premium+ q
R8 V10 5.2 Coupé Manual
H= A4 Manual Prem+ q
A6 Prestige q
J= A4 Prestige
A5 Cab Premium+
K= A4/S4 Prestige q
R8 V10+ 5.2 Coupé
Model (7&8)
2014 Audi VIN Decoder
Series:
September 2013
Vehicle
Identification
Vehicle Data Label Location
The vehicle data label is in the rear right
longitudinal member on the floor panel.
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
11
Sales Codes
Engine Codes
CNRB
CTWA, CTWB
3.0L 6-cylinder TDI
3.0L 6-cylinder
Transmission Codes
0C8
12
8-speed automatic transmission
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
Vehicle Lifting
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points
Sales
Codes
Front
Front: Position the mounting plate on the
floor panel reinforcement (Æ).
! WARNING
Vehicle
Lifting
Never raise the front of the vehicle by the side member vertical
stiffener.
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
13
Rear
Rear: Position the mounting plate on the floor plate
reinforcement near the rear axle mount (Æ).
! WARNING
Make sure the lifting platform support plate is centrally
positioned on the reinforcement.
14
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
Engine Mechanical – 3.0L
CNRB (TDI)
General, Technical Data
Engine Number Location
Engine –
3.0L CNRB (TDI)
The engine number (engine code and serial number) is located
on the left side in the front under the high pressure pump
toothed belt (Æ). The first 3 digits of the engine code stand for
displacement and the mechanical structure of the engine. They
are stamped in the cylinder block, including the serial number.
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
15
Engine Data
Engine code
Displacement
liter
Output
kW at RPM
Torque
Nm at RPM
Bore
diameter mm
Stroke
mm
Compression ratio
CZ
at least
Ignition sequence
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Turbocharger, Supercharger
Catalytic converter
Particulate filter
Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) regulation
Valves per cylinder
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
system
16
CNRB
2.967
176 @ 4000-4500
550 @ 1500-3000
83.0
91.4
16.8
51
1-4-3-6-2-5
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